Worthington Crescent is in Cheadle and in Stockport district. SK8 2GJ is located in the Cheadle West & Gatley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cheadle. This postcode has been in use since 2016-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Worthington Crescent, Cheadle, SK8 2GJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK8 2GH, SK8 2GN, SK8 2GP, SK8 1QN, SK8 1QW, SK8 1QY, SK8 4AW, SK8 1QJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SK8 2GJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 47.5% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 49.8% | 52.5% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 | 22.5% | 40.3% | 17.8% | 37.9% | 2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.5% | 49.8% | -9.7% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 5.7% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 1.9% | -8.5% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 (95.8%) 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 | 43.2% | 73.8% | 30.6% | 48.4% | 25.4% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 22% | -17.3% | 33.6% | -11.6% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 2.8% | -9.7% | 12.7% | -9.9% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 0.6% | -3.7% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 2GJ this area, 5.7% 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 70.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.4% | 5.7% | -17.7% | 18.2% | -12.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 2.3% | -10.8% | 9.6% | -7.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 8.8% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 12.6% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.3% | 70.1% | 36.8% | 33.8% | 36.3% |
| Other | 6.3% | 0.4% | -5.9% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.5% | 0.8% | -2.7% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 6.6% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Pakistani | 13.6% | 9.9% | -3.7% | 2.7% | 7.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 72.8% | 63.2% | -9.6% | 81.4% | -18.2% |
| Arab | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 79.1% 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 | 82.5% | 79.1% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -4.1% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.7% | 11.1% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 5.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.5% | 78.5% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.3% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 5.8% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 16% | 1.9% | -14.1% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.1% | 76.7% | 6.4% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.9% | 37.2% | 3.7% |
| Christian | 30.4% | 46.2% | -15.8% |
| Hindu | 4.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 16.6% | 6.5% | 10.1% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Worthington Crescent was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Cheadle West & Gatley average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% 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 Worthington Crescent, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-03-14 | £360,284 |
| 16 Worthington Crescent, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2024-12-13 | £341,830 |
| 37 Worthington Crescent, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2024-10-02 | £390,452 |
| 7 Worthington Crescent, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2024-08-29 | £393,478 |
| 15 Worthington Crescent, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £413,000 | 2023-09-01 | £437,688 |
SK8 2GJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 2GJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 167 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 3,132 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | 4out of 4 | 3,671 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 4,389 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broad Oak Primary School Broad Oak Lane , East Didsbury M20 5QB | 3out of 4 | 772 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Primary School Ashfield Road , SK8 1BB | 3out of 4 | 991 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gatley Primary School Hawthorn Road , Gatley SK8 4NB | 4out of 4 | 1,149 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lum Head Primary School Troutbeck Road , Gatley SK8 4RR | 3out of 4 | 1,837 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowbank Primary School Councillor Lane , SK8 2LE | 3out of 4 | 1,924 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parrs Wood High School Wilmslow Road , East Didsbury M20 5PG | 3out of 4 | 1,341 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 | 2,270 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurus Cheadle Hulme Cheadle Road , SK8 5GB | - not rated | 2,556 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport Academy Heathbank Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0UP | 3out of 4 | 3,143 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 | 2,493 yd | Further education | No | 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 | 1,871 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashcroft School The Together Trust Centre , Schools Hill SK8 1JE | - not rated | 2,007 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Inscape House School Together Trust Campus , Schools Hill SK8 1JE | 3out of 4 | 2,007 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Specialist Support Primary School Crossacres Road , M22 5DR | 4out of 4 | 2,203 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stella Maris School St John's Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3BR | - not rated | 2,434 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yeshurun Hebrew Congregation | Coniston Road, Gatley | 487 yd | |
| Cheadle Village Hall | Village Hall, Brook Road | 534 yd | |
| Bellini's | 7 Gatley Road, Cheadle | 651 yd | |
| Istanbul Grill | Cafe Bar, 1-3 Gatley Road | 651 yd | |
| Janna Restaurant | 5 Gatley Road, Cheadle | 651 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Hart | White Hart Hotel, High Street | 663 yd | |
| The Rectory | 4 Old Rectory Gardens, Cheadle | 762 yd | |
| George And Dragon | 1 High Street, Cheadle | 857 yd | |
| James Watts | The James Watt, High Street | 857 yd | |
| Cheshire Line Tavern | The Cheshire Line, Manchester Road | 873 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benny's Chinese Cuisine | 4 Gatley Road, Cheadle | 622 yd | |
| The Chimes | 30 Lime Grove, Cheadle | 624 yd | |
| Aamchi Mumbai | 2A Gatley Road, Cheadle | 630 yd | |
| Texsas Crispy | 82 High Street, Cheadle | 726 yd | |
| Wood Oven Pizza LTD (cheadle) | 86 High Street, Cheadle | 726 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 1 Warwick Mall, High Street | 769 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 11A Wilmslow Road, Cheadle | 772 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 25-29 High Street, Cheadle | 857 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Broad Oak Primary School BROAD OAK LANE | grass pitches | 806 yd |
| Cheadle (Kingsway) Sports Club KINGSWAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 843 yd |
| Waterside Hotel & Leisure Club WILMSLOW ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 908 yd |
| Ladies Workout Express (Closed) Ashfield Road | health and fitness suite | 915 yd |
| Gatley Carrs Recreation Ground (Closed) Brookside Road | grass pitches | 1,015 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 | 97.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.5% |
| 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 | 2.5% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 229.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.