Postcode SK8 4LD is located in a major urban area, within the Heald Green area of Stockport in the North West region, and forms part of the Gatley South & Cheadle West area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 47.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% 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 median sale price in Heald Green is £365,000 (around £361 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £320,000 and £442,500. 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.
Gatley South & Cheadle West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,533 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.
Gatley South & Cheadle West has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.0% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 50 ft away from SK8 4LD.
Gatley South & Cheadle West near SK8 4LD 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 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Gatley | N/A | Walking directions to Gatley |
| 0.9 mi | Benchill (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Benchill (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 1 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 | Gatley Hill | Small | Walking directions to Gatley Hill |
| 0.5 mi | Gatley Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Gatley Recreation Ground |
Based on 201 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 (about £361 per square foot) in Heald Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £820,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 56 | £481,250 | £387 |
| Semi-Detached | 104 | £361,000 | £364 |
| Terraced | 26 | £330,000 | £327 |
| Flats | 15 | £237,000 | £320 |
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 | £450,000 | £190,000 | £360,000 | £290,000 |
| 2026 | £500,000 | £245,000 | £365,000 | £299,950 |
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 | £276 | £360 | £270 |
| 2026 | £390 | £334 | £363 | £313 |
There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK8 4LD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jul 2026 | 18, Borrowdale Avenue, Cheadle, SK8 4QF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 15 Sept 2025 | 52, Borrowdale Avenue, Cheadle, SK8 4QF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £383,000 | |
| 28 Jan 2026 | 19, Borrowdale Avenue, Cheadle, SK8 4QE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £395,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 13, Borrowdale Avenue, Cheadle, SK8 4QE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £538,000 | |
| 15 Sept 2025 | 4, Gainford Avenue, Cheadle, SK8 4QG | Detached | Freehold | £495,000 |
In the SK8 4LD postcode area, located within Gatley South & Cheadle West, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Lum Head Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Feb 2019. | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | The Kingsway School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Feb 2026. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Gatley Primary School | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Jul 2024. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SK8 4LD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 |
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 4LD, 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 4LD records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 anti-social behaviour, burglary and violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around SK8 4LD in Heald Green is £365,000 (about £361 per square foot) based on 201 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to SK8 4LD, including Lum Head Primary School (Good), The Kingsway School (Good) and Gatley Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SK8 4LD is Gatley, about 809 m away.
SK8 4LD scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,533 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 4LD is Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Anna Mary Charles-Jones (Independent).