Postcode SK8 5BU is located in a major urban area, within the Cheadle Hulme South ward of Stockport in the North West region, and forms part of the Cheadle Hulme Orrishmere area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cheadle Hulme Orrishmere is £57,510 per year. The nearest station is Cheadle Hulme, about 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Maple Avenue Park.
Cheadle Hulme Orrishmere has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,469 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 13% least deprived areas in England.
Cheadle Hulme Orrishmere has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.9% 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 Cheadle Hulme Orrishmere is £57,510 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 146 ft away from SK8 5BU.
Cheadle Hulme Orrishmere near SK8 5BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Cheadle Hulme located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Cheadle Hulme | N/A | Walking directions to Cheadle Hulme |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Maple Avenue Park | Medium | Walking directions to Maple Avenue Park |
| 0.1 mi | Oak Meadow | Small | Walking directions to Oak Meadow |
| 0.3 mi | Hesketh Park | Small | Walking directions to Hesketh Park |
Based on 184 recent sales, the median property price is £432,500 (about £397 per square foot) in Cheadle Hulme South area, with individual transactions ranging from £103,000 up to £1,165,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 58 | £631,750 | £421 |
| Semi-Detached | 84 | £427,500 | £400 |
| Terraced | 15 | £300,000 | £332 |
| Flats | 27 | £189,000 | £301 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £405,000 | £199,700 | £275,000 | £222,750 |
| 2017 | £400,000 | £187,500 | £283,350 | £209,000 |
| 2018 | £412,500 | £165,500 | £307,000 | £213,250 |
| 2019 | £383,000 | £169,500 | £320,000 | £235,000 |
| 2020 | £430,000 | £197,500 | £347,500 | £276,250 |
| 2021 | £525,000 | £185,000 | £365,000 | £277,000 |
| 2022 | £500,000 | £210,000 | £426,050 | £334,000 |
| 2023 | £542,000 | £185,000 | £397,500 | £330,000 |
| 2024 | £548,000 | £192,500 | £383,000 | £326,000 |
| 2025 | £560,000 | £171,250 | £422,000 | £300,000 |
| 2026 | £652,500 | £185,000 | £449,000 | £418,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £294 | £268 | £274 | £201 |
| 2017 | £296 | £247 | £286 | £237 |
| 2018 | £306 | £293 | £297 | £243 |
| 2019 | £306 | £354 | £300 | £254 |
| 2020 | £348 | £305 | £319 | £280 |
| 2021 | £369 | £256 | £351 | £303 |
| 2022 | £417 | £348 | £401 | £366 |
| 2023 | £405 | £305 | £379 | £344 |
| 2024 | £415 | £310 | £389 | £359 |
| 2025 | £421 | £291 | £396 | £354 |
| 2026 | £405 | £303 | £415 | £505 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK8 5BU.
In the SK8 5BU postcode area, located within Cheadle Hulme Orrishmere, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK8 5BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda | Stockport, SK8 5BB | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.1 mi | Waitrose | Station Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, SK8 5AE | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 34 Station Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, SK8 7AB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | Cheadle Road, Stockport, SK8 5DU | 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 5BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Helen Foster-Grime
Cheadle Hulme South - Elected 7 May 2026
Tom Morrison
Cheadle - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SK8 5BU records about 49 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, violence and sexual offences and burglary.
The median sale price around SK8 5BU in Cheadle Hulme Orrishmere is £432,500 (about £397 per square foot) based on 184 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to SK8 5BU, including Lane End Primary School (Good), Oak Tree Primary School (Good) and Greenbank Preparatory School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SK8 5BU is Cheadle Hulme, about 164 m away.
SK8 5BU scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,469 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 5BU is Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Helen Foster-Grime (Liberal Democrats).
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.