Postcode SK8 4JW is located in a major urban area, within the Heald Green ward of Stockport in the North West region, and forms part of the Gatley North area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Gatley North is £64,830 per year. The nearest station is Gatley, about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Scholes Park.
Gatley North has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,267 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 8% least deprived areas in England.
Gatley North has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Gatley North is £64,830 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 4 ft away from SK8 4JW.
Gatley North near SK8 4JW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gatley located about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Gatley | N/A | Walking directions to Gatley |
| 0.7 mi | Benchill (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Benchill (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.7 mi | Crossacres (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Crossacres (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Scholes Park | Large | Walking directions to Scholes Park |
| 0.4 mi | Hollyhedge Park | Large | Walking directions to Hollyhedge Park |
| 0.2 mi | Gatley Hill | Small | Walking directions to Gatley Hill |
Based on 191 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 (about £361 per square foot) in Heald Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,000 up to £755,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 52 | £445,000 | £388 |
| Semi-Detached | 94 | £370,000 | £366 |
| Terraced | 27 | £300,000 | £299 |
| Flats | 18 | £213,500 | £291 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £359,500 | £142,500 | £237,500 | £184,975 |
| 2017 | £347,500 | £135,000 | £245,000 | £221,250 |
| 2018 | £348,500 | £169,682 | £265,000 | £195,000 |
| 2019 | £351,500 | £178,750 | £257,800 | £233,000 |
| 2020 | £404,000 | £147,500 | £273,000 | £237,975 |
| 2021 | £405,000 | £201,250 | £310,000 | £260,000 |
| 2022 | £477,500 | £180,000 | £345,000 | £295,000 |
| 2023 | £525,000 | £186,500 | £350,000 | £282,500 |
| 2024 | £519,995 | £232,500 | £335,000 | £290,000 |
| 2025 | £454,998 | £190,000 | £360,000 | £290,000 |
| 2026 | £500,000 | £245,000 | £379,000 | £319,975 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £276 | £212 | £239 | £179 |
| 2017 | £278 | £208 | £256 | £205 |
| 2018 | £290 | £256 | £270 | £223 |
| 2019 | £301 | £254 | £271 | £236 |
| 2020 | £296 | £244 | £282 | £234 |
| 2021 | £329 | £266 | £311 | £247 |
| 2022 | £372 | £280 | £358 | £314 |
| 2023 | £403 | £306 | £365 | £269 |
| 2024 | £395 | £315 | £379 | £308 |
| 2025 | £396 | £276 | £360 | £270 |
| 2026 | £390 | £337 | £378 | £313 |
There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK8 4JW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 2025 | 1, Nansen Road, Cheadle, SK8 4JL | Detached | Freehold | £645,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2026 | 3, South Drive, Cheadle, SK8 4JP | Detached | Freehold | £605,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | Flat 13, Hollyhedge Heights, 298, Hollyhedge Road, Manchester, M22 4EE | Flats | Leasehold | £210,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 9, Firs Grove, Cheadle, SK8 4JU | Detached | Freehold | £655,000 | |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 9, Firs Road, Cheadle, SK8 4JT | Detached | Freehold | £755,500 |
In the SK8 4JW postcode area, located within Gatley North, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SK8 4JW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 63 Church Road, Stockport, SK8 4ES | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | 72 Church Road, Manchester, SK8 4NQ | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.5 mi | Starfreeze Groceries | 35-37 Peel Hall Road, Manchester, M22 5DW | Walking directions to Starfreeze Groceries |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | 45-49 Peel Hall Road, Manchester, M22 5DW | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
Annual council tax rates for Stockport district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SK8 4JW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Anna Mary Charles-Jones
Heald Green - Elected 7 May 2026
Tom Morrison
Cheadle - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SK8 4JW records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around SK8 4JW in Heald Green is £370,000 (about £361 per square foot) based on 191 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to SK8 4JW, including Crossacres Primary Academy (Outstanding), Gatley Primary School and Ashgate Specialist Support Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SK8 4JW is Gatley, about 947 m away.
SK8 4JW scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,267 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Cheadle covering SK8 4JW is Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Anna Mary Charles-Jones (Independent).