Greenvale Drive is in Cheadle and in Stockport district. SK8 1QB 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 Greenvale Drive, Cheadle, SK8 1QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK8 1PR, SK8 1QD, SK8 1PP, SK8 1QX, SK8 1PY, SK8 1LY, SK8 1PW, SK8 1PJ, SK8 1PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK8 1QB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 55.7% | 52.1% | -3.6% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 44.3% | 47.9% | 3.6% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 | 27.4% | 29.6% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.9% | 36.9% | -7.0% | 44.2% | -7.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 11.8% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 15.1% | 18.2% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 12.1% |
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 | 46.3% | 45.5% | -0.8% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 24.8% | 29.3% | 4.5% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 20.3% | 12.4% | -7.9% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 9.5% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 5.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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 | 27.8% | 24.4% | -3.4% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 8.3% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 9.3% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 9.8% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 34% | 42% | 8.0% | 33.8% | 8.2% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.6% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 4.1% | 1.2% | -2.9% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 89.4% | 86.8% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 5.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 89.9% 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 | 92.3% | 89.9% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 7.2% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 90.3% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 6.8% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 1.3% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 76.7% | 7.1% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29% | 37.2% | -8.2% |
| Christian | 47.1% | 46.2% | 0.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 10.9% | 0.5% | 10.4% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greenvale Drive 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 -79.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Greenvale Drive, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2025-01-31 | £273,711 |
| 17 Greenvale Drive, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-02-14 | £279,076 |
| 14 Greenvale Drive, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2021-12-17 | £269,500 |
| 9 Greenvale Drive, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £207,813 | 2020-11-09 | £269,258 |
| 12 Greenvale Drive, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2018-12-07 | £299,049 |
SK8 1QB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 1QB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 70 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfair Nursery School Ashgate Avenue , Crossacres M22 7ZE | - not rated | 2,469 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 3,190 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gresty Nursery School Ashurst Road , Peel Hall M22 5AU | - not rated | 3,283 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | - not rated | 3,365 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adswood Nursery School Arnfield Road , Adswood SK3 8PJ | - not rated | 3,754 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 446 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gatley Primary School Hawthorn Road , Gatley SK8 4NB | - not rated | 1,297 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gatley Primary School Hawthorn Road , Gatley SK8 4NB | 4out of 4 | 1,297 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broad Oak Primary School Broad Oak Lane , East Didsbury M20 5QB | 3out of 4 | 1,325 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowbank Primary School Councillor Lane , SK8 2LE | 3out of 4 | 1,355 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 907 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsway County Secondary School Foxland Road , Gatley SK8 4QX | - not rated | 907 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsway School Foxland Road , SK8 4QX | - not rated | 907 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parrs Wood High School Wilmslow Road , East Didsbury M20 5PG | - not rated | 1,706 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parrs Wood High School Wilmslow Road , East Didsbury M20 5PG | 3out of 4 | 1,706 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 | 1,828 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport College Wellington Road South , SK1 3UQ | - not rated | 4,631 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Area College Buckingham Road , SK4 4RA | - not rated | 5,083 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH | - not rated | 5,429 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 | 1,262 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanifah Small School 185-187 Stockport Road , SK8 2DP | - not rated | 1,271 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashcroft School The Together Trust Centre , Schools Hill SK8 1JE | - not rated | 1,373 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethesda School Schools Hill , SK8 1JE | - not rated | 1,373 yd | Non-maintained special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Inscape House School Together Trust Campus , Schools Hill SK8 1JE | 3out of 4 | 1,373 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellini's | 7 Gatley Road, Cheadle | 79 yd | |
| Istanbul Grill | Cafe Bar, 1-3 Gatley Road | 79 yd | |
| Janna Restaurant | 5 Gatley Road, Cheadle | 79 yd | |
| La Cueva Ltd | 8 Old Rectory Gardens, Cheadle | 218 yd | |
| Subway Cheadle | 10 Old Rectory Gardens, Cheadle | 222 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Hart | White Hart Hotel, High Street | 189 yd | |
| The Rectory | 4 Old Rectory Gardens, Cheadle | 212 yd | |
| James Watts | The James Watt, High Street | 469 yd | |
| George And Dragon | 1 High Street, Cheadle | 469 yd | |
| Cheadle Social Club | Ashfield Crescent, Cheadle | 471 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benny's Chinese Cuisine | 4 Gatley Road, Cheadle | 91 yd | |
| Aamchi Mumbai | 2A Gatley Road, Cheadle | 95 yd | |
| Second Serving | 20 Old Rectory Gardens, Cheadle | 218 yd | |
| Pizza La Vita | 16 Old Rectory Gardens, Cheadle | 222 yd | |
| Cake Box Cheadle Ltd | 17 Wilmslow Road, Cheadle | 241 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 11A Wilmslow Road, Cheadle | 241 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Warwick Mall, High Street | 344 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 25-29 High Street, Cheadle | 469 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ladies Workout Express (Closed) Ashfield Road | health and fitness suite | 527 yd |
| Cheadle (Kingsway) Sports Club KINGSWAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 530 yd |
| Grange Park Road Playing Fields GRANGE PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 619 yd |
| The Kingsway School FOXLAND ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 904 yd |
| Brookfield Park BROOKFIELD HOUSE BROOKFIELD HOUSE WILMSLOW ROAD | grass pitches | 976 yd |
| Abney Hall Playing Fields (Closed) Manchester Road | grass pitches | 991 yd |
| Brookfield Recreation Ground 83A 83A BROOKFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,027 yd |
| Village Gym (Cheadle) CHEADLE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,090 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 | 72.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.