Postcode insights

SK8 5ER

West Downs Road

Cheadle Hulme South

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Detailed insights for SK8 5ER

Overview

Postcode SK8 5ER 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 very high crime levels, with around 110.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Bruntwood Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
110
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
1.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

2/10

Cheadle Hulme Orrishmere has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,042 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Cheadle Hulme Orrishmere has a very high crime rate, with approximately 110.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.3%

Approximately 1.3% 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.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Cheadle Hulme Orrishmere is £57,510 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 262 ft away from SK8 5ER.

Flood risk

No risk

Cheadle Hulme Orrishmere near SK8 5ER has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Cheadle Hulme located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK8 5ER
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Cheadle Hulme

N/A

Walking directions to Cheadle Hulme

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SK8 5ER
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBruntwood ParkLargeWalking directions to Bruntwood Park
0.3 miMaple Avenue ParkMediumWalking directions to Maple Avenue Park

Area Profile

Population
426
Population density
1,212.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
25.44(+42%)
Burglary
22.09(+299%)
Violence and sexual offences
20.75(-44%)
Other theft
18.07(+174%)
Vehicle crime
18.07(+202%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
275
64.25%
Pakistani
44
10.28%
Chinese
19
4.44%
Indian
19
4.44%
Other White
17
3.97%
Total population: 428

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
148
46.25%
Level 3 (A level)
58
18.12%
No qualifications
42
13.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
12.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
4.06%
Total 16+ residents: 320

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
72
46.75%
Owns with a mortgage
66
42.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
7.14%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.95%
Social rents from council
2
1.3%
Total households: 154

Property prices in Cheadle Hulme South

Median price£432,500
Price per sq ft£397
Sales (last 12 months)184
Typical range (middle 50%)£310K – £616K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cheadle Hulme South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached58£631,750£421
Semi-Detached84£427,500£400
Terraced15£300,000£332
Flats27£189,000£301

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cheadle Hulme South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cheadle Hulme South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cheadle Hulme South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cheadle Hulme South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cheadle Hulme South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cheadle Hulme South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK8 5ER.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK8 5ER
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Sept 202512, West Downs Road, Cheadle, SK8 5ERSemi-DetachedLeasehold£480,000
21 Mar 20258, West Downs Road, Cheadle, SK8 5ERSemi-DetachedLeasehold£305,000
27 Feb 202618, Cheadle Road, Cheadle, SK8 5EWOtherFreehold£4,672
25 Jul 20251, North Downs Road, Cheadle, SK8 5EPSemi-DetachedFreehold£535,000
28 Mar 20253, Moseley Grange, Cheadle, SK8 5EZFlatsLeasehold£165,000

Schools

In the SK8 5ER postcode area, located within Cheadle Hulme Orrishmere, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK8 5ER
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryCheadle Hulme Primary SchoolFree schools

Good

0.1 miSecondaryLaurus Cheadle HulmeFree schools

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryOak Tree Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK8 5ER

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK8 5ER
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miThe Co-operative FoodCheadle Road, Stockport, SK8 5DUWalking 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 5ER, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Helen Foster-Grime

Cheadle Hulme South - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Tom Morrison

Cheadle - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictStockportE08000007
Parliamentary ConstituencyCheadleE14001158
WardCheadle Hulme SouthE05015020
ParishStockport, unparished areaE43000161
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Cheadle Hulme OrrishmereE02001216
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stockport 030CE01005784
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SK8 5ER

Is SK8 5ER (Cheadle Hulme Orrishmere) safe?

The area around SK8 5ER records about 110 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.

What is the average house price near SK8 5ER?

The median sale price around SK8 5ER in Cheadle Hulme Orrishmere is £432,500 (about £397 per square foot) based on 184 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SK8 5ER?

There are 16 schools close to SK8 5ER, including Cheadle Hulme Primary School (Good), Laurus Cheadle Hulme (Outstanding) and Oak Tree Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK8 5ER?

The closest station to SK8 5ER is Cheadle Hulme, about 1,063 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK8 5ER?

SK8 5ER scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,042 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SK8 5ER (Cheadle Hulme Orrishmere) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cheadle covering SK8 5ER is Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Helen Foster-Grime (Liberal Democrats).

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.