Etchells Road is in Heald Green, Cheadle and in Stockport district. SK8 3AT is located in the Heald Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cheadle. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Etchells Road, Heald Green, Cheadle, SK8 3AT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK8 3AU, SK8 3AL, SK8 3AH, SK8 3AJ, SK8 3AP, SK8 3BE, SK8 3GZ, SK8 3DF, SK8 3AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SK8 3AT has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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% | 48.8% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 49.8% | 51.2% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SK8 3AT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.9% | 32.4% | 7.5% | 37.9% | -5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.1% | 51.7% | -11.4% | 44.2% | 7.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 4.6% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 9.7% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.5%) 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 | 57.7% | 52.5% | -5.2% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 27.8% | 34% | 6.2% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 10.1% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.9% | 12.5% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 10.9% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 15.2% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 6.6% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 13.2% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.5% | 37% | 12.5% | 33.8% | 3.2% |
| Other | 9.4% | 4.7% | -4.7% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53.5% 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 | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 16.1% | 32.9% | 16.8% | 2.7% | 30.2% |
| Other Asian | 4.7% | 0.9% | -3.8% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 64.7% | 53.5% | -11.2% | 81.4% | -27.9% |
| Arab | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 79.2% 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 | 84.2% | 79.2% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -4.0% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.7% | 17.7% | 7.0% | 5.6% | 12.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83% | 79% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 15.5% | 15.2% | 9.8% | 5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 1.2% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.1% | 1.5% | -7.6% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 76.7% | 12.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.6% | 37.2% | -21.6% |
| Christian | 39.6% | 46.2% | -6.6% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 37.4% | 6.5% | 30.9% |
| Sikh | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Etchells Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Heald Green average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Etchells Road, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2025-08-26 | £379,595 |
| 61 Etchells Road, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £767,000 | 2024-06-28 | £817,410 |
| 13 Etchells Road, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2022-11-01 | £429,812 |
| 11 Etchells Road, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2022-08-10 | £408,529 |
| 45 Etchells Road, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-06-29 | £384,014 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfair Nursery School Ashgate Avenue , Crossacres M22 7ZE | - not rated | 3,031 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gresty Nursery School Ashurst Road , Peel Hall M22 5AU | - not rated | 3,543 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Adswood Nursery School Arnfield Road , Adswood SK3 8PJ | - not rated | 3,836 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | - not rated | 4,610 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 5,273 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etchells Primary School East Avenue , Heald Green SK8 3DL | 3out of 4 | 522 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Catholic Infant School Conway Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6DB | 3out of 4 | 597 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Catholic Junior School Conway Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6DB | 3out of 4 | 597 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradshaw Hall Junior School Vernon Close , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6AN | - not rated | 620 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradshaw Hall Infant School Vernon Close , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6AN | - not rated | 620 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurus Cheadle Hulme Cheadle Road , SK8 5GB | 4out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manor County Secondary School North Downs Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 1,300 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsway School Foxland Road , SK8 4QX | 2out of 4 | 1,903 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsway County Secondary School Foxland Road , Gatley SK8 4QX | - not rated | 1,903 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsway School Foxland Road , SK8 4QX | - not rated | 1,903 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 | 1,300 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport College Wellington Road South , SK1 3UQ | - not rated | 5,460 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North West Hospital School 100 Wilmslow Road , SK8 3DG | - not rated | 599 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Preparatory School Matlock Road , Heald Green SK8 3BU | - not rated | 1,125 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashcroft School The Together Trust Centre , Schools Hill SK8 1JE | - not rated | 1,189 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethesda School Schools Hill , SK8 1JE | - not rated | 1,189 yd | Non-maintained special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Inscape House School Together Trust Campus , Schools Hill SK8 1JE | 3out of 4 | 1,189 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benugo | John Lewis Partnership, Cheadle Royal Retail Park | 213 yd | |
| John Lewis Partnership | Cheadle Royal Retail Park, Wilmslow Road | 213 yd | |
| The Griffin | The Griffin Hotel, 124 Wilmslow Road | 220 yd | |
| Emmanuel Church | 198 Bruntwood Lane, Cheadle Hulme | 262 yd | |
| Delhi Dream | 124 Turves Road, Cheadle Hulme | 504 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heald Green Social Club & Institute Ltd | Heald Green Social Institute, 19 Finney Lane | 350 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desi Kana & Slims | 6 Finney Lane, Heald Green | 255 yd | |
| Coopers | 178A Wilmslow Road, Heald Green | 427 yd | |
| Lucky Star | 146 Turves Road, Cheadle Hulme | 494 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 136A Turves Road, Cheadle Hulme | 504 yd | |
| One One Eight | 118 Turves Road, Cheadle Hulme | 504 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, Cheadle Royal Retail Park | 377 yd | |
| Spar Convenience Store | 180-182 Wilmslow Road, Heald Green | 446 yd | |
| The Coop | 136B Turves Road, Cheadle Hulme | 504 yd | |
| Long Lane Post Office | 190 Wilmslow Road, Heald Green | 566 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cheadle Catholic Junior School CONWAY ROAD | grass pitches | 599 yd |
| Bruntwood Primary School Pitches (Closed) Conway Road | grass pitches | 606 yd |
| Bradshaw Hall Primary School VERNON CLOSE | grass pitches | 622 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Cheadle) ROYAL CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 622 yd |
| Bradshaw Hall Playing Fields (New) Hall Acres Lane | grass pitches | 779 yd |
| Ryecroft Park Sports Club PARK AVENUE | tennis courts | 962 yd |
| Bruntwood Park Bruntwood Lane | cycling, grass pitches | 1,006 yd |
| Eden Park Eden Park Road | grass pitches | 1,007 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 | 63.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.