Smith Street is in Cheadle and in Stockport district. SK8 2BU is located in the Cheadle East & Cheadle Hulme North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cheadle. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Smith Street, Cheadle, SK8 2BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK8 2BT, SK8 2BX, SK8 2BP, SK8 2BS, SK8 2DB, SK8 2BY, SK8 2BZ, SK8 2DA, SK8 2DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK8 2BU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.9% 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 | 56.2% | 54.9% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 3.9% |
| Male | 43.8% | 45.1% | 1.3% | 49.0% | -3.9% |
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 | 37.6% | 38% | 0.4% | 37.9% | 0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.7% | 45.1% | 2.4% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 8% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 9% | 5.6% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 39.1% | 41.7% | 2.6% | 48.4% | -6.7% |
| Good health | 42% | 40.9% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 7.3% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 14.4% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 1.5% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 17.9% | 15.9% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 8.9% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 15% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 8.4% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 14.5% | -0.9% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.3% | 33.6% | 3.3% | 33.8% | -0.2% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.5% | 93.6% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 12.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92.5% 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 | 97.1% | 92.5% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 93.2% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.6% | 76.7% | 8.9% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35% | 37.2% | -2.2% |
| Christian | 54% | 46.2% | 7.8% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Smith Street 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 -22.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Smith Street, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2020-10-23 | £181,338 |
| 1 Smith Street, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2015-12-02 | £342,667 |
| 5 Smith Street, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2007-10-16 | £218,010 |
| 1 Smith Street, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £199,950 | 2007-04-30 | £354,394 |
| 7 Smith Street, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2003-12-12 | £288,341 |
SK8 2BU 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 | 83 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | 4out of 4 | 2,122 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 2,376 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 2,859 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowbank Primary School Councillor Lane , SK8 2LE | 3out of 4 | 518 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Primary School Ashfield Road , SK8 1BB | 3out of 4 | 816 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Heath Primary School Edgeley Road , SK3 0RJ | 3out of 4 | 973 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladybridge Primary School Councillor Lane , SK8 2JF | 2out of 4 | 1,477 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mersey Vale Primary School Valley Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 2BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,857 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockport Academy Heathbank Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0UP | 3out of 4 | 1,499 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parrs Wood High School Wilmslow Road , East Didsbury M20 5PG | 3out of 4 | 1,792 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurus Cheadle Hulme Cheadle Road , SK8 5GB | - not rated | 1,862 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsway School Foxland Road , SK8 4QX | 3out of 4 | 2,024 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College Parrs Wood Road , East Didsbury M20 6BX | 3out of 4 | 2,594 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,736 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH | - not rated | 4,217 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pendlebury Centre Edgeley Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 975 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashcroft School The Together Trust Centre , Schools Hill SK8 1JE | - not rated | 1,739 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Inscape House School Together Trust Campus , Schools Hill SK8 1JE | 3out of 4 | 1,739 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Barn House School , Schools Hill SK8 1JE | - not rated | 1,787 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stella Maris School St John's Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3BR | - not rated | 2,028 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Printers Arms | Printers Arms, 220 Stockport Road | 55 yd | |
| St Cuthbert's C Of E Church | St Cuthberts Church, 6 Cuthbert Road | 241 yd | |
| Cheadle Town Football Club | Park Road Stadium, Park Road | 353 yd | |
| Gather And Gather @ Lex Autolease | Street Record, Heathside Park Road | 450 yd | |
| Ashlea | The Ashlea, 14 Manchester Road | 788 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rivals Bar Limited T/A The Red Lion | Red Lion, 83 Stockport Road | 422 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 22 Stockport Road, Cheadle | 707 yd | |
| Cheadle & Gatley Conservative Club | 24 Stockport Road, Cheadle | 707 yd | |
| Nomads Bar Ltd @ Cheadle Heath Sports Club | Cheadle Heath Sports Centre, Norbreck Avenue | 827 yd | |
| Abney Scout & Guide Centre | Abney Scout And Guide Residential Centre, Abney Park | 846 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheadle Tandoori | 228 Stockport Road, Cheadle | 40 yd | |
| Yummys | 179-181 Stockport Road, Cheadle | 231 yd | |
| Bonani Takeaway | 150 Stockport Road, Cheadle | 231 yd | |
| Prego Pizzas | 152 Stockport Road, Cheadle | 231 yd | |
| The Dragon | 84 Stockport Road, Cheadle | 399 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lifestyle Express | 142 Stockport Road, Cheadle | 231 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 283 Stockport Road, Cheadle Heath | 451 yd | |
| Premier -Cheadle Heath Convenience Store | 225-227 Stockport Road, Cheadle Heath | 788 yd | |
| Aldi | 220 Stockport Road, Cheadle Heath | 799 yd | |
| Cheadle Superstore | 147 Councillor Lane, Cheadle | 828 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Park Road Playing Fields Stadium TENNYSON ROAD | grass pitches | 429 yd |
| Cheadle Town Fc (Park Road Stadium) PARK ROAD STADIUM PARK ROAD STADIUM PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 507 yd |
| Abney Hall Playing Fields (Closed) Manchester Road | grass pitches | 523 yd |
| Lavington Avenue Playing Fields LAVINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 772 yd |
| Brookfield Recreation Ground 83A 83A BROOKFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 810 yd |
| Ladies Workout Express (Closed) Ashfield Road | health and fitness suite | 826 yd |
| Cheadle Heath Sports Club NORBRECK AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 836 yd |
| Walnut Tree Playing Fields (Closed) Criccieth Road | grass pitches | 842 yd |
| Cheadle Heath Primary School EDGELEY ROAD | grass pitches | 894 yd |
| Oakhurst Drive Recreation Ground Oakhurst Drive | grass pitches | 994 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.