Laurel Avenue is in Cheadle and in Stockport district. SK8 1ER is located in the Cheadle West & Gatley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cheadle. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Laurel Avenue, Cheadle, SK8 1ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK8 1EW, SK8 1EP, SK8 1HH, SK8 1EN, SK8 1ES, SK8 1HQ, SK8 1EJ, SK8 1EL, SK8 1EB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK8 1ER has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.1% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.1% | 58.1% | 4.0% | 51.0% | 7.1% |
| Male | 45.9% | 41.9% | -4.0% | 49.0% | -7.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SK8 1ER, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.1% | 46.3% | 11.2% | 37.9% | 8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.4% | 35.7% | -8.7% | 44.2% | -8.5% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 10.7% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 5.7% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43% | 41.1% | -1.9% | 48.4% | -7.3% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 34.9% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 17.4% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 4.3% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.7% | 24.3% | -8.4% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 10.3% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 11.9% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4.1% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 14.4% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.2% | 32.5% | 10.3% | 33.8% | -1.3% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.1% | 87.1% | -9.0% | 81.4% | 5.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 92.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.7% | 92.1% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 4.3% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 92.1% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North Africa | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.1% | 13.5% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.6% | 37.2% | 3.4% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Laurel Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Cheadle East & Cheadle Hulme North average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Laurel Avenue, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2025-11-14 | £508,523 |
| 1 Laurel Avenue, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £208,500 | 2018-11-23 | £296,130 |
| 3 Laurel Avenue, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2017-12-15 | £216,664 |
| 9 Laurel Avenue, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2012-11-30 | £237,794 |
| 1 Laurel Avenue, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2010-09-10 | £240,894 |
SK8 1ER area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfair Nursery School Ashgate Avenue , Crossacres M22 7ZE | - not rated | 2,858 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | - not rated | 3,118 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adswood Nursery School Arnfield Road , Adswood SK3 8PJ | - not rated | 3,160 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 3,380 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gresty Nursery School Ashurst Road , Peel Hall M22 5AU | - not rated | 3,642 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheadle Village Primary School Ashfield Road , SK8 1BB | 3out of 4 | 597 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Demmings Infant School Demmings Road , SK8 2LF | - not rated | 840 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowbank Primary School Councillor Lane , SK8 2LE | 3out of 4 | 856 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowbank Primary School Councillor Lane , SK8 2LE | - not rated | 856 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhead Junior School Councillor Lane , SK8 2LE | - not rated | 856 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Kingsway School Foxland Road , SK8 4QX | 2out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsway County Secondary School Foxland Road , Gatley SK8 4QX | - not rated | 1,075 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsway School Foxland Road , SK8 4QX | - not rated | 1,075 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manor County Secondary School North Downs Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 1,085 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurus Cheadle Hulme Cheadle Road , SK8 5GB | 4out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College Cheadle Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 1,085 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport College Wellington Road South , SK1 3UQ | - not rated | 4,269 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH | - not rated | 4,914 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Area College Buckingham Road , SK4 4RA | - not rated | 5,247 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Barn House School , Schools Hill SK8 1JE | - not rated | 747 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashcroft School The Together Trust Centre , Schools Hill SK8 1JE | - not rated | 759 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethesda School Schools Hill , SK8 1JE | - not rated | 759 yd | Non-maintained special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Inscape House School Together Trust Campus , Schools Hill SK8 1JE | 3out of 4 | 759 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanifah Small School 185-187 Stockport Road , SK8 2DP | - not rated | 1,057 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheadle Golf Club | Cheadle Road, Cheadle | 435 yd | |
| Starbucks @ Village Urban Resort | Village Hotel, Cheadle Road | 435 yd | |
| Trinity Church | Cheadle Trinity Methodist And United Reform Church, Massie Street | 442 yd | |
| Create It | 37 Wilmslow Road, Cheadle | 463 yd | |
| Lulu's Kitchen Ltd | 41 Wilmslow Road, Cheadle | 463 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheadle Social Club | Ashfield Crescent, Cheadle | 542 yd | |
| The Rectory | 4 Old Rectory Gardens, Cheadle | 566 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 22 Stockport Road, Cheadle | 673 yd | |
| Cheadle & Gatley Conservative Club | 24 Stockport Road, Cheadle | 673 yd | |
| James Watts | The James Watt, High Street | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza La Vita | 16 Old Rectory Gardens, Cheadle | 545 yd | |
| Second Serving | 20 Old Rectory Gardens, Cheadle | 551 yd | |
| Chickadees | 25-27 Wilmslow Road, Cheadle | 567 yd | |
| Cake Box Cheadle Ltd | 17 Wilmslow Road, Cheadle | 567 yd | |
| The Little Fish & Chip Shop Ltd | 7 Wilmslow Road, Cheadle | 567 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 11A Wilmslow Road, Cheadle | 567 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Warwick Mall, High Street | 657 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 25-29 High Street, Cheadle | 675 yd | |
| Lifestyle Express | 142 Stockport Road, Cheadle | 903 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grange Park Road Playing Fields GRANGE PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 181 yd |
| Brookfield Park BROOKFIELD HOUSE BROOKFIELD HOUSE WILMSLOW ROAD | grass pitches | 242 yd |
| Life Leisure Cheadle Shiers Drive | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 367 yd |
| Village Gym (Cheadle) CHEADLE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 375 yd |
| Brookfield Recreation Ground 83A 83A BROOKFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 392 yd |
| Cheadle Golf Club CHEADLE ROAD | golf | 447 yd |
| Ladies Workout Express (Closed) Ashfield Road | health and fitness suite | 666 yd |
| Cheadle Town Fc (Park Road Stadium) PARK ROAD STADIUM PARK ROAD STADIUM PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 680 yd |
| Park Road Playing Fields Stadium TENNYSON ROAD | grass pitches | 722 yd |
| Lady Barn House School SCHOOLS HILL | grass pitches | 741 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 76.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.