Minster Drive is in Cheadle and in Stockport district. SK8 2JL 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 Minster Drive, Cheadle, SK8 2JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK8 2JW, SK8 2JJ, SK8 2JP, SK8 2JE, SK8 2JN, SK8 2JR, SK8 2JQ, SK8 2JH, SK8 2JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK8 2JL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.2% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.8% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SK8 2JL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.9% | 46.1% | 8.2% | 37.9% | 8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.4% | 20% | -2.4% | 44.2% | -24.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 6.8% | 2.8% | -4.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 24.2% | 18.9% | -5.3% | 9.1% | 9.8% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 10% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
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 (62.4%) 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 | 33.8% | 30% | -3.8% | 48.4% | -18.4% |
| Good health | 28.7% | 32.4% | 3.7% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 20.8% | 4.9% | 12.7% | 8.1% |
| Bad health | 18.5% | 12.1% | -6.4% | 4.0% | 8.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 4.8% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 3.6% |
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 2JL this area, 34.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.5% | 34.6% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 16.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 8.8% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 15.4% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 9.3% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 12.6% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 17.6% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -16.2% |
| Other | 8.1% | 1.6% | -6.5% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.1% | 3.4% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 90.3% | 87% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 5.6% |
In this area, 93.2% 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 | 91.8% | 93.2% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 4.8% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 92.3% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 2.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 0.5% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75% | 76.7% | -1.7% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 23.6% | 13.5% | 10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.9% | 37.2% | 7.7% |
| Christian | 44% | 46.2% | -2.2% |
| Muslim | 6.8% | 6.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Minster 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 -37.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2A Minster Drive, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-03-27 | £253,253 |
| 18 Minster Drive, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-10-18 | £199,806 |
| 14 Minster Drive, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £221,000 | 2024-08-30 | £223,831 |
| 11 Minster Drive, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £208,500 | 2023-05-04 | £224,438 |
| 14 Minster Drive, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £211,000 | 2022-05-06 | £230,508 |
SK8 2JL 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.
| Retired | 49 |
| Full-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | 4out of 4 | 1,992 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 2,673 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 2,949 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 | 2out of 4 | 527 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowbank Primary School Councillor Lane , SK8 2LE | 3out of 4 | 587 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Heath Primary School Edgeley Road , SK3 0RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Tree Primary School Queens Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HH | 3out of 4 | 1,160 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Hulme Primary School Cheadle Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5GB | - not rated | 1,449 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,261 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurus Cheadle Hulme Cheadle Road , SK8 5GB | - not rated | 1,452 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsway School Foxland Road , SK8 4QX | 3out of 4 | 2,443 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parrs Wood High School Wilmslow Road , East Didsbury M20 5PG | 3out of 4 | 2,738 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestnall School Priestnall Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3HP | 4out of 4 | 3,243 yd | Community 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 | 1,320 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH | - not rated | 3,545 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 | 1,129 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashcroft School The Together Trust Centre , Schools Hill SK8 1JE | - not rated | 1,682 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Inscape House School Together Trust Campus , Schools Hill SK8 1JE | 3out of 4 | 1,682 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Barn House School , Schools Hill SK8 1JE | - not rated | 1,828 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank Preparatory School Heathbank Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6HU | - not rated | 2,452 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe On The Park | Park Square, Bird Hall Lane | 532 yd | |
| Micker Brook | The Micker Brook, Councillor Lane | 728 yd | |
| Cheadle Town Football Club | Park Road Stadium, Park Road | 976 yd | |
| The Printers Arms | Printers Arms, 220 Stockport Road | 980 yd | |
| Wimborne Close Luncheon Club | Wimborne Close Sheltered Housi, Wimborne Close | 1,036 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nomads Bar Ltd @ Cheadle Heath Sports Club | Cheadle Heath Sports Centre, Norbreck Avenue | 630 yd | |
| Ladybridge Park Residents Club | Edenbridge Road, Cheadle Hulme | 977 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheadle Chippy | 163 Councillor Lane, Cheadle | 137 yd | |
| Spar & Subway | Spar Store, 195 Councillor Lane | 137 yd | |
| Amazon Jungle Grill | 165 Councillor Lane, Cheadle | 137 yd | |
| PJ's Pantry | 2 Shaftesbury Road, Cheadle Heath | 897 yd | |
| Pasta Punk And Ape Pizza | 978 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop | 151 Councillor Lane, Cheadle | 137 yd | |
| Price Busters | 161 Councillor Lane, Cheadle | 137 yd | |
| Cheadle Superstore | 147 Councillor Lane, Cheadle | 161 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Supermarket, Councillor Lane | 728 yd | |
| DA Shop | 15-19 Worcester Road, Cheadle Hulme | 797 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lavington Avenue Playing Fields LAVINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 229 yd |
| Oakhurst Drive Recreation Ground Oakhurst Drive | grass pitches | 342 yd |
| Ladybridge Primary School COUNCILLOR LANE | grass pitches | 421 yd |
| Adswood Park PARSONAGE WAY | grass pitches | 495 yd |
| Cheadle Heath Sports Club NORBRECK AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 693 yd |
| Ladybridge Park Residents Club EDENBRIDGE ROAD | squash courts | 792 yd |
| Orrishmere Primary School (Closed) Worcester Road | grass pitches | 864 yd |
| Cheadle Town Fc (Park Road Stadium) PARK ROAD STADIUM PARK ROAD STADIUM PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 879 yd |
| Park Road Playing Fields Stadium TENNYSON ROAD | grass pitches | 901 yd |
| Sandringham Road Playing Fields Sandringham Road | grass pitches | 940 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 206.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.