Gatley Road is in Cheadle and in Stockport district. SK8 1LY 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 Gatley Road, Cheadle, SK8 1LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK8 1PY, SK8 1QB, SK8 1DE, SK8 1QD, SK8 1PR, SK8 1BX, SK8 1PS, SK8 1PP, SK8 1PX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK8 1LY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% of residents 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 | 53.9% | 54.2% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 46.1% | 45.8% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SK8 1LY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.6% | 28.3% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.6% | 60.4% | -2.2% | 44.2% | 16.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 2.4% | 4.2% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 5.3% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57.5% | 60.1% | 2.6% | 48.4% | 11.7% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 30.8% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 6.9% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -5.8% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
In the area around SK8 1LY this area, 7.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 62.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.8% | 7.5% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.5% | 3.8% | -0.7% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 9.4% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 13.6% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.3% | 62.3% | 5.0% | 33.8% | 28.5% |
| Other | 4.1% | 0.4% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 4.6% | 7.9% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 0.6% | -2.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 85.9% | 76.1% | -9.8% | 81.4% | -5.3% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 4.2% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 5.2% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
In this area, 89.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.5% | 89.7% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -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 | 91.8% | 89.7% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.5% | 8.2% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 0.6% | -5.9% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.3% | 76.7% | 16.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.1% | 37.2% | -9.1% |
| Christian | 44.1% | 46.2% | -2.1% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 5.7% | 0.5% | 5.2% |
| Muslim | 13% | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gatley Road 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Gatley Road, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2017-12-22 | £548,736 |
| 51 Gatley Road, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2017-01-06 | £134,825 |
| 51 Gatley Road, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £87,500 | 2015-10-12 | £131,830 |
| 1 - 3 Gatley Road, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £915,000 | 2015-07-03 | £1,395,000 |
| 9 Gatley Road, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2003-04-24 | £390,127 |
SK8 1LY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SK8 1LY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 3,217 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | 4out of 4 | 3,395 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 4,130 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheadle Primary School Ashfield Road , SK8 1BB | 3out of 4 | 474 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gatley Primary School Hawthorn Road , Gatley SK8 4NB | 4out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broad Oak Primary School Broad Oak Lane , East Didsbury M20 5QB | 3out of 4 | 1,330 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowbank Primary School Councillor Lane , SK8 2LE | 3out of 4 | 1,379 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lum Head Primary School Troutbeck Road , Gatley SK8 4RR | 3out of 4 | 1,553 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 | 3out of 4 | 882 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parrs Wood High School Wilmslow Road , East Didsbury M20 5PG | 3out of 4 | 1,722 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurus Cheadle Hulme Cheadle Road , SK8 5GB | - not rated | 1,899 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College Parrs Wood Road , East Didsbury M20 6BX | 3out of 4 | 2,690 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport Academy Heathbank Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0UP | 3out of 4 | 2,786 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,834 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH | - not rated | 5,456 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 | 1,255 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashcroft School The Together Trust Centre , Schools Hill SK8 1JE | - not rated | 1,371 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Inscape House School Together Trust Campus , Schools Hill SK8 1JE | 3out of 4 | 1,371 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Hospital School 100 Wilmslow Road , SK8 3DG | - not rated | 2,229 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pendlebury Centre Edgeley Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 2,247 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellini's | 7 Gatley Road, Cheadle | 35 yd | |
| Istanbul Grill | Cafe Bar, 1-3 Gatley Road | 35 yd | |
| Janna Restaurant | 5 Gatley Road, Cheadle | 35 yd | |
| La Cueva Ltd | 8 Old Rectory Gardens, Cheadle | 128 yd | |
| Subway Cheadle | 10 Old Rectory Gardens, Cheadle | 132 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rectory | 4 Old Rectory Gardens, Cheadle | 125 yd | |
| White Hart | White Hart Hotel, High Street | 149 yd | |
| Cheadle Social Club | Ashfield Crescent, Cheadle | 400 yd | |
| James Watts | The James Watt, High Street | 418 yd | |
| George And Dragon | 1 High Street, Cheadle | 418 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aamchi Mumbai | 2A Gatley Road, Cheadle | 60 yd | |
| Benny's Chinese Cuisine | 4 Gatley Road, Cheadle | 66 yd | |
| Second Serving | 20 Old Rectory Gardens, Cheadle | 128 yd | |
| Pizza La Vita | 16 Old Rectory Gardens, Cheadle | 132 yd | |
| Cake Box Cheadle Ltd | 17 Wilmslow Road, Cheadle | 160 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 11A Wilmslow Road, Cheadle | 161 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Warwick Mall, High Street | 294 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 25-29 High Street, Cheadle | 418 yd | |
| Lifestyle Express | 142 Stockport Road, Cheadle | 1,059 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ladies Workout Express (Closed) Ashfield Road | health and fitness suite | 472 yd |
| Grange Park Road Playing Fields GRANGE PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 528 yd |
| Cheadle (Kingsway) Sports Club KINGSWAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 551 yd |
| Brookfield Park BROOKFIELD HOUSE BROOKFIELD HOUSE WILMSLOW ROAD | grass pitches | 889 yd |
| The Kingsway School FOXLAND ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 910 yd |
| Brookfield Recreation Ground 83A 83A BROOKFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 938 yd |
| Abney Hall Playing Fields (Closed) Manchester Road | grass pitches | 954 yd |
| Village Gym (Cheadle) CHEADLE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,006 yd |
| Life Leisure Cheadle Shiers Drive | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,031 yd |
| Park Road Playing Fields Stadium TENNYSON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,074 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 | 89.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 89.3% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.