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SK8 4JY

Firswood Mount

Heald Green

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Detailed insights for SK8 4JY

Overview

Postcode SK8 4JY 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 South & Cheadle West area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 38.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Gatley South & Cheadle West is £52,886 per year. The nearest station is Gatley, about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Scholes Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

2/10

Gatley South & Cheadle West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,791 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Gatley South & Cheadle West has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Gatley South & Cheadle West is £52,886 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from SK8 4JY.

Flood risk

No risk

Gatley South & Cheadle West near SK8 4JY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Gatley located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK8 4JY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Gatley

N/A

Walking directions to Gatley
0.8 mi

Benchill (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Benchill (Manchester Metrolink)
0.8 mi

Crossacres (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Crossacres (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SK8 4JY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miScholes ParkLargeWalking directions to Scholes Park
0.3 miGatley HillSmallWalking directions to Gatley Hill
0.4 miGatley Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Gatley Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
352
Population density
3,011.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Burglary
11.02(+99%)
Violence and sexual offences
11.02(-70%)
Vehicle crime
10.41(+74%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.74(-62%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.45(-73%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
211
59.77%
Pakistani
66
18.7%
Indian
25
7.08%
Other
16
4.53%
Other Asian
9
2.55%
Total population: 353

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
134
45.42%
Level 3 (A level)
44
14.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
12.88%
No qualifications
32
10.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
8.47%
Total 16+ residents: 295

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
73
58.4%
Owns with a mortgage
39
31.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
8%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.4%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Heald Green

Median price£360,000
Price per sq ft£360
Sales (last 12 months)171
Typical range (middle 50%)£313K – £421K

Based on 171 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 (about £360 per square foot) in Heald Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,000 up to £744,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Heald Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached40£433,000£394
Semi-Detached92£360,000£363
Terraced25£300,000£299
Flats14£231,000£314

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Heald Green

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heald Green.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£459,995£205,000£360,000£287,500
2026£472,500£257,500£370,000£342,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heald Green.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Heald Green.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£395£289£358£270
2026£387£328£387£330
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Heald Green.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Heald Green in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK8 4JY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK8 4JY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Mar 202547, Linksway, Cheadle, SK8 4LADetachedFreehold£550,000
25 Mar 20254, Priest Avenue, Cheadle, SK8 4JWDetachedFreehold£445,000
27 Mar 20251, Kings Avenue, Cheadle, SK8 4JNSemi-DetachedFreehold£490,000
15 Sept 202552, Borrowdale Avenue, Cheadle, SK8 4QFSemi-DetachedFreehold£383,000
18 Mar 20263, South Drive, Cheadle, SK8 4JPDetachedFreehold£605,000

Schools

In the SK8 4JY postcode area, located within Gatley South & Cheadle West, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK8 4JY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryGatley Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryLum Head Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryCrossacres Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK8 4JY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK8 4JY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco Express63 Church Road, Stockport, SK8 4ESWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miThe Co-operative Food72 Church Road, Manchester, SK8 4NQWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Stockport district (2025-26).

Band A£1,650
Band B£1,925
Band C£2,200
Band D£2,475
Band E£3,025
Band F£3,575
Band G£4,126
Band H£4,951

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SK8 4JY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Anna Mary Charles-Jones

Heald Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Independent

Member of parliament

Tom Morrison

Cheadle - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictStockportE08000007
Parliamentary ConstituencyCheadleE14001158
WardHeald GreenE05015025
ParishStockport, unparished areaE43000161
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Gatley South & Cheadle WestE02001214
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stockport 028AE01005767
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SK8 4JY

Is SK8 4JY (Gatley South & Cheadle West) safe?

The area around SK8 4JY records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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, burglary and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SK8 4JY?

The median sale price around SK8 4JY in Gatley South & Cheadle West is £360,000 (about £360 per square foot) based on 171 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SK8 4JY?

There are 13 schools close to SK8 4JY, including Gatley Primary School, Lum Head Primary School (Good) and Crossacres Primary Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK8 4JY?

The closest station to SK8 4JY is Gatley, about 813 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK8 4JY?

SK8 4JY scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,791 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SK8 4JY (Gatley South & Cheadle West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cheadle covering SK8 4JY is Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Anna Mary Charles-Jones (Independent).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.