Lime Grove is in Cheadle and in Stockport district. SK8 1PF 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 Lime Grove, Cheadle, SK8 1PF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK8 1AH, SK8 1AQ, SK8 1AE, SK8 1BJ, SK8 1PQ, SK8 1AT, SK8 1AA, SK8 1AL, SK8 1PE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK8 1PF has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.8% 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 | 52.8% | 56.8% | 4.0% | 51.0% | 5.8% |
| Male | 47.2% | 43.2% | -4.0% | 49.0% | -5.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.4% | 35.2% | -4.2% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.9% | 33.7% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -10.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 14.6% | 9.9% | -4.7% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 16.6% | 12.1% | 6.1% | 10.5% |
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 | 56.3% | 41.8% | -14.5% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 31.5% | 2.9% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 16.5% | 5.7% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 7.1% | 4.9% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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.
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 44.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.6% | 16.1% | 5.5% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 7.2% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 10.4% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4.8% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 12.3% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 50% | 44.3% | -5.7% | 33.8% | 10.5% |
| Other | 3% | 4.8% | 1.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.4% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 93.9% | 86.4% | -7.5% | 81.4% | 5.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 88.8% 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 | 92.2% | 88.8% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 5.4% | 2.8% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 88.2% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 4.9% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 3.4% | -0.5% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.4% | 76.7% | 7.7% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.5% | 37.2% | -2.7% |
| Christian | 50.4% | 46.2% | 4.2% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lime Grove 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.0%.

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

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Lime Grove, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2025-11-13 | £412,266 |
| 38 Lime Grove, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £372,680 | 2025-07-22 | £381,891 |
| 8 Lime Grove, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2025-04-30 | £372,267 |
| 25 Lime Grove, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2025-02-11 | £343,817 |
| 40 Lime Grove, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £358,000 | 2024-08-19 | £380,221 |
SK8 1PF 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SK8 1PF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 174 |
| Full-Time Employee | 127 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Education | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfair Nursery School Ashgate Avenue , Crossacres M22 7ZE | - not rated | 2,803 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 2,861 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | - not rated | 3,036 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adswood Nursery School Arnfield Road , Adswood SK3 8PJ | - not rated | 3,529 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gresty Nursery School Ashurst Road , Peel Hall M22 5AU | - not rated | 3,619 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 | 223 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowbank Primary School Councillor Lane , SK8 2LE | 3out of 4 | 1,144 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowbank Primary School Councillor Lane , SK8 2LE | - not rated | 1,144 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhead Junior School Councillor Lane , SK8 2LE | - not rated | 1,144 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Demmings Infant School Demmings Road , SK8 2LF | - not rated | 1,180 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,240 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsway County Secondary School Foxland Road , Gatley SK8 4QX | - not rated | 1,240 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsway School Foxland Road , SK8 4QX | - not rated | 1,240 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parrs Wood High School Wilmslow Road , East Didsbury M20 5PG | - not rated | 1,501 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parrs Wood High School Wilmslow Road , East Didsbury M20 5PG | 3out of 4 | 1,501 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,857 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport College Wellington Road South , SK1 3UQ | - not rated | 4,319 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Area College Buckingham Road , SK4 4RA | - not rated | 4,754 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH | - not rated | 5,159 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanifah Small School 185-187 Stockport Road , SK8 2DP | - not rated | 971 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Barn House School , Schools Hill SK8 1JE | - not rated | 1,439 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashcroft School The Together Trust Centre , Schools Hill SK8 1JE | - not rated | 1,509 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethesda School Schools Hill , SK8 1JE | - not rated | 1,509 yd | Non-maintained special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Inscape House School Together Trust Campus , Schools Hill SK8 1JE | 3out of 4 | 1,509 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ratatouille | 72 - 74 High Street, Cheadle | 81 yd | |
| Cheadle Village Hall | Village Hall, Brook Road | 138 yd | |
| Turkish Bistro | 65 High Street, Cheadle | 150 yd | |
| Le Petit Bijou | 9 Massie Street, Cheadle | 156 yd | |
| Brezo Lounge | 30 High Street, Cheadle | 162 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Hart | White Hart Hotel, High Street | 181 yd | |
| George And Dragon | 1 High Street, Cheadle | 186 yd | |
| James Watts | The James Watt, High Street | 186 yd | |
| Cheadle Social Club | Ashfield Crescent, Cheadle | 280 yd | |
| The Rectory | 4 Old Rectory Gardens, Cheadle | 297 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chimes | 30 Lime Grove, Cheadle | 52 yd | |
| Texsas Crispy | 82 High Street, Cheadle | 81 yd | |
| Wood Oven Pizza LTD (cheadle) | 86 High Street, Cheadle | 81 yd | |
| Greggs PLC | 67 High Street, Cheadle | 123 yd | |
| Mcktuckys | 21 High Street, Cheadle | 174 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 1 Warwick Mall, High Street | 127 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 25-29 High Street, Cheadle | 186 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 11A Wilmslow Road, Cheadle | 262 yd | |
| Lifestyle Express | 142 Stockport Road, Cheadle | 836 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ladies Workout Express (Closed) Ashfield Road | health and fitness suite | 245 yd |
| Grange Park Road Playing Fields GRANGE PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 606 yd |
| Abney Hall Playing Fields (Closed) Manchester Road | grass pitches | 650 yd |
| Cheadle (Kingsway) Sports Club KINGSWAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 872 yd |
| Brookfield Recreation Ground 83A 83A BROOKFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 925 yd |
| Park Road Playing Fields Stadium TENNYSON ROAD | grass pitches | 937 yd |
| Cheadle Town Fc (Park Road Stadium) PARK ROAD STADIUM PARK ROAD STADIUM PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 972 yd |
| Brookfield Park BROOKFIELD HOUSE BROOKFIELD HOUSE WILMSLOW ROAD | grass pitches | 1,025 yd |
| Waterside Hotel & Leisure Club WILMSLOW ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,055 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 | 84.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 84.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 84.6% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.