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SK8 4LD

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Heald Green

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Detailed insights for SK8 4LD

Overview

Postcode SK8 4LD 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Gatley South & Cheadle West is £52,886 per year. The nearest station is Gatley located about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Scholes Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

Gatley South & Cheadle West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,408 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Gatley South & Cheadle West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 47.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8%

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.

Income level

8/10

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

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 50 ft away from SK8 4LD.

Flood risk

No risk

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.

Transport

The nearest station is Gatley located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK8 4LD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Gatley

N/A

Walking directions to Gatley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SK8 4LD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miScholes ParkLargeWalking directions to Scholes Park
0.4 miGatley HillSmallWalking directions to Gatley Hill
0.5 miGatley Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Gatley Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
312
Population density
4,875 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
14.19(-24%)
Burglary
14.19(+155%)
Violence and sexual offences
9.68(-74%)
Vehicle crime
8.39(+39%)
Other theft
3.87(-41%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
193
61.86%
Pakistani
48
15.38%
Indian
18
5.77%
Irish
11
3.53%
Other
9
2.88%
Total population: 312

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
92
37.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
16.39%
No qualifications
39
15.98%
Level 3 (A level)
34
13.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
10.25%
Total 16+ residents: 244

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
52
46.02%
Owns outright
42
37.17%
Social rents from council
7
6.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
5.31%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.65%
Total households: 113

Property prices in Heald Green

Based on 157 recent sales, the median property price is £372,000 in Heald Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £103,000 up to £845,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Heald Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached45£450,000
Flats12£197,500
Semi-Detached74£365,500
Terraced26£278,750

10 year median price trend in Heald Green

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heald Green.

Schools

In the SK8 4LD 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 4LD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryLum Head Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryThe Kingsway SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryGatley Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK8 4LD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 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.

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 028BE01005772
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.