Postcode SK8 4LB 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 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Scholes Park.
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.
Gatley South & Cheadle West has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.6 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 12.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Gatley South & Cheadle West is £52,886 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 306 ft away from SK8 4LB.
Gatley South & Cheadle West near SK8 4LB 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 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Gatley | N/A | Walking directions to Gatley |
| 0.9 mi | Crossacres (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Crossacres (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.9 mi | Benchill (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Benchill (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Scholes Park | Large | Walking directions to Scholes Park |
| 0.4 mi | Gatley Hill | Small | Walking directions to Gatley Hill |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 40 | £433,000 | £394 |
| Semi-Detached | 92 | £360,000 | £363 |
| Terraced | 25 | £300,000 | £299 |
| Flats | 14 | £231,000 | £314 |
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 | £459,995 | £205,000 | £360,000 | £287,500 |
| 2026 | £472,500 | £257,500 | £370,000 | £342,500 |
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 | £395 | £289 | £358 | £270 |
| 2026 | £387 | £328 | £387 | £330 |
There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK8 4LB.
In the SK8 4LB postcode area, located within Gatley South & Cheadle West, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK8 4LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 63 Church Road, Stockport, SK8 4ES | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | The Co-operative Food | 72 Church Road, Manchester, SK8 4NQ | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
Annual council tax rates for Stockport district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SK8 4LB, 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 4LB 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.
The median sale price around SK8 4LB in Gatley South & Cheadle West is £360,000 (about £360 per square foot) based on 171 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to SK8 4LB, including Lum Head Primary School (Good), The Kingsway School (Requires improvement) and Gatley Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SK8 4LB is Gatley, about 929 m away.
SK8 4LB 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).
The Member of Parliament for Cheadle covering SK8 4LB is Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Anna Mary Charles-Jones (Independent).
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.