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SK8 6QL

Oak Green

Heald Green

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Detailed insights for SK8 6QL

Overview

Postcode SK8 6QL is located in a major urban area, within the Heald Green ward of Stockport in the North West region, and forms part of the Cheadle Hulme South East area. It has very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 66.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cheadle Hulme South East is £62,585 per year. The nearest station is Handforth, about 0.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Stanley Hall Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
8.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

2/10

Cheadle Hulme South East has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,474 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Cheadle Hulme South East has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.2%

Approximately 8.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Cheadle Hulme South East is £62,585 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 89 ft away from SK8 6QL.

Flood risk

No risk

Cheadle Hulme South East near SK8 6QL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

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

Nearby public transport stations for SK8 6QL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Handforth

N/A

Walking directions to Handforth

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SK8 6QL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miStanley Hall ParkMediumWalking directions to Stanley Hall Park

Area Profile

Population
245
Population density
512.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.67(-47%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.05(-5%)
Shoplifting
13.11(+127%)
Other theft
9.84(+49%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.52(-5%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
175
71.43%
Pakistani
31
12.65%
Other
9
3.67%
Indian
6
2.45%
Other Asian
4
1.63%
Total population: 245

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
64
32.16%
No qualifications
45
22.61%
Level 3 (A level)
33
16.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
10.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
8.54%
Total 16+ residents: 199

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
50
40.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
32
26.23%
Owns with a mortgage
25
20.49%
Other social rented
6
4.92%
Social rents from council
4
3.28%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Heald Green

Median price£360,000
Price per sq ft£360
Sales (last 12 months)171
Typical range (middle 50%)£313K – £421K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Heald Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached40£433,000£394
Semi-Detached92£360,000£363
Terraced25£300,000£299
Flats14£231,000£314

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Heald Green

Sale price

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

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Heald Green.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Heald Green.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK8 6QL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK8 6QL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Dec 202596, Delamere Road, Wilmslow, SK9 3RATerracedFreehold£255,000
21 Oct 20253, Sandiway Road, Wilmslow, SK9 3SNTerracedFreehold£240,000
12 Feb 202682, Stanley Park Grange, Chelford Road, Wilmslow, SK9 3SFFlatsLeasehold£63,000
12 Sept 20251, Birtles Way, Wilmslow, SK9 3SWTerracedFreehold£320,000
04 Jul 202582, Delamere Road, Wilmslow, SK9 3RBFlatsFreehold£235,000

Schools

In the SK8 6QL postcode area, located within Cheadle Hulme South East, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK8 6QL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableWillow House SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableRoyal College Manchester (Seashell Trust)Special post 16 institution

Good

0.4 miNot applicableRoyal School, ManchesterNon-maintained special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK8 6QL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK8 6QL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miTesco ExtraKiln Croft Lane, Cheshire East, SK9 3PAWalking directions to Tesco Extra

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 6QL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Anna Mary Charles-Jones

Heald Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Independent

Member of parliament

Tom Morrison

Cheadle - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictStockportE08000007
Parliamentary ConstituencyCheadleE14001158
WardHeald GreenE05015025
ParishStockport, unparished areaE43000161
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Cheadle Hulme South EastE02001225
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stockport 039CE01005793
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2006-09-01

Frequently asked questions about SK8 6QL

Is SK8 6QL (Cheadle Hulme South East) safe?

The area around SK8 6QL records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SK8 6QL?

The median sale price around SK8 6QL in Cheadle Hulme South East is £360,000 (about £360 per square foot) based on 171 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SK8 6QL?

There are 9 schools close to SK8 6QL, including Willow House School (Good), Royal College Manchester (Seashell Trust) (Good) and Royal School, Manchester (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK8 6QL?

The closest station to SK8 6QL is Handforth, about 1,094 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK8 6QL?

SK8 6QL scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,474 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SK8 6QL (Cheadle Hulme South East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cheadle covering SK8 6QL is Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Anna Mary Charles-Jones (Independent).

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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.