Councillor Lane is in Cheadle and in Stockport district. SK8 2JG 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 Councillor Lane, Cheadle, SK8 2JG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK8 2LR, SK8 2LT, SK8 2JF, SK8 5RU, SK8 2JT, SK8 2LS, SK8 2LU, SK8 5NX, SK8 2JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK8 2JG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% 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 | 50.3% | 54.8% | 4.5% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 49.7% | 45.2% | -4.5% | 49.0% | -3.8% |
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 | 22.4% | 28.8% | 6.4% | 37.9% | -9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46% | 38.6% | -7.4% | 44.2% | -5.6% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 15% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| Widowed | 14.9% | 15.7% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 9.6% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (64.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 23.5% | 25.4% | 1.9% | 48.4% | -23.0% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 39.5% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 23.5% | 23.7% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 11.0% |
| Bad health | 12.8% | 7.9% | -4.9% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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 2JG this area, 33.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.5% | 33.1% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 14.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 14.6% | 0.9% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 10.2% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.5% | 4.5% | -3.0% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 13.4% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.9% | 23.6% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -10.2% |
| Other | 8.7% | 0.6% | -8.1% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.9% | 91.5% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 10.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 86.4% 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 | 92.7% | 86.4% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 6.2% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.5% | 86.4% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 4% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 0% | -7.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74% | 76.7% | -2.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 18.6% | 13.5% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.4% | 37.2% | -7.8% |
| Christian | 60.5% | 46.2% | 14.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Councillor Lane 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 230 Councillor Lane, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2022-10-28 | £305,733 |
| 250 Councillor Lane, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-03-31 | £313,957 |
| 242 Councillor Lane, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2021-07-26 | £318,281 |
| 232 Councillor Lane, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2021-06-10 | £316,809 |
| 232 Councillor Lane, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2018-12-13 | £341,764 |
SK8 2JG 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SK8 2JG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 67 |
| Full-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adswood Nursery School Arnfield Road , Adswood SK3 8PJ | - not rated | 1,527 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | - not rated | 2,171 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | - not rated | 2,786 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 3,350 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Nursery School Churchill Street , Heaton Norris SK4 1ND | - not rated | 3,955 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladybridge Primary School Councillor Lane , SK8 2JF | 3out of 4 | 120 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orrishmere Primary School Worcester Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5NW | - not rated | 589 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Tree Primary School Queens Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HH | 3out of 4 | 859 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Demmings Infant School Demmings Road , SK8 2LF | - not rated | 958 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowbank Primary School Councillor Lane , SK8 2LE | 3out of 4 | 1,002 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Manor County Secondary School North Downs Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 1,250 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurus Cheadle Hulme Cheadle Road , SK8 5GB | 4out of 4 | 1,365 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport Academy Heathbank Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0UP | - not rated | 1,467 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Avondale High School Heathbank Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0UP | - not rated | 1,467 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Davenport School Frewland Avenue , Davenport SK3 8UA | - not rated | 2,523 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,250 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport College Wellington Road South , SK1 3UQ | - not rated | 2,949 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH | - not rated | 3,336 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Area College Buckingham Road , SK4 4RA | - not rated | 4,947 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pear Tree Specialist Support High School Worcester Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5NW | - not rated | 587 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Danyers College North Downs Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 1,250 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanifah Small School 185-187 Stockport Road , SK8 2DP | - not rated | 1,384 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pendlebury Centre Edgeley Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,504 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ramillies Hall School Cheadle Hulme , SK8 7AJ | - not rated | 1,520 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Micker Brook | The Micker Brook, Councillor Lane | 376 yd | |
| Cafe On The Park | Park Square, Bird Hall Lane | 679 yd | |
| Wimborne Close Luncheon Club | Wimborne Close Sheltered Housi, Wimborne Close | 759 yd | |
| The March Hare | Mill Lane, Cheadle Hulme | 776 yd | |
| Ivy Cafe & Pavillion | Ladybridge Connect, Off Meadway | 985 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladybridge Park Residents Club | Edenbridge Road, Cheadle Hulme | 593 yd | |
| Cross Keys | Cross Keys Hotel, 10 Adswood Road | 817 yd | |
| Nomads Bar Ltd @ Cheadle Heath Sports Club | Cheadle Heath Sports Centre, Norbreck Avenue | 965 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheadle Chippy | 163 Councillor Lane, Cheadle | 476 yd | |
| Spar & Subway | Spar Store, 195 Councillor Lane | 476 yd | |
| Amazon Jungle Grill | 165 Councillor Lane, Cheadle | 476 yd | |
| Yummy Kitchen Chinese Takeaway | 14 Grosvenor Road, Cheadle Hulme | 744 yd | |
| Kurious Kebab | 8 Grosvenor Road, Cheadle Hulme | 744 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Supermarket, Councillor Lane | 376 yd | |
| One Stop | 151 Councillor Lane, Cheadle | 476 yd | |
| Price Busters | 161 Councillor Lane, Cheadle | 476 yd | |
| Cheadle Superstore | 147 Councillor Lane, Cheadle | 498 yd | |
| DA Shop | 15-19 Worcester Road, Cheadle Hulme | 520 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ladybridge Primary School COUNCILLOR LANE | grass pitches | 124 yd |
| Adswood Park PARSONAGE WAY | grass pitches | 248 yd |
| Ladybridge Park Residents Club EDENBRIDGE ROAD | squash courts | 400 yd |
| Sandringham Road Playing Fields Sandringham Road | grass pitches | 570 yd |
| Orrishmere Primary School (Closed) Worcester Road | grass pitches | 593 yd |
| Oakhurst Drive Recreation Ground Oakhurst Drive | grass pitches | 610 yd |
| Lavington Avenue Playing Fields LAVINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 616 yd |
| Bridgehall Playing Fields EUROPA WAY | grass pitches | 617 yd |
| Cheadle Hulme Ladybridge Sports And Social Club VAUDREY DRIVE | grass pitches | 887 yd |
| Cheadle Heath Sports Club NORBRECK AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,026 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 | 86.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 86.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 86.7% |
| 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 | 52.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.