Thornton Road, Heald Green, Cheadle, SK8 3DR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK8 3DR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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	50.2%	53.4%	3.2%	51.0%	2.4%
Male	49.8%	46.6%	-3.2%	49.0%	-2.4%

Partnership Status

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 3DR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63% 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	23.4%	24.6%	1.2%	37.9%	-13.3%
Married: Opposite sex	57.9%	63%	5.1%	44.2%	18.8%
Separated	1.8%	0.4%	-1.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	3.6%	3.9%	0.3%	9.1%	-5.2%
Widowed	13.3%	8.1%	-5.2%	6.1%	2.0%

Health

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 (86.9%) 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	42.3%	53.9%	11.6%	48.4%	5.5%
Good health	36.4%	33%	-3.4%	33.6%	-0.6%
Fair health	16.6%	9.4%	-7.2%	12.7%	-3.3%
Bad health	4.1%	2.7%	-1.4%	4.0%	-1.3%
Very bad health	0.6%	1.1%	0.5%	1.2%	-0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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	23%	14.8%	-8.2%	18.2%	-3.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.4%	9.9%	0.5%	9.6%	0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.9%	11.7%	-5.2%	13.4%	-1.7%
Apprenticeship	4%	5.3%	1.3%	5.3%	0.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.7%	15.2%	1.5%	16.9%	-1.7%
Degree or Similar	27.3%	39.6%	12.3%	33.8%	5.8%
Other	5.8%	3.5%	-2.3%	2.8%	0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74% 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	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.1%	-0.8%
Chinese	0%	2.1%	2.1%	0.7%	1.4%
Indian	0%	2.4%	2.4%	3.1%	-0.7%
Pakistani	7.8%	13.7%	5.9%	2.7%	11.0%
Black African	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.5%	-1.7%
Other Black	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.5%	0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	3.2%	3.2%	0.8%	2.4%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.4%	0.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	0.5%	-0.1%	0.9%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
White	88.1%	74%	-14.1%	81.4%	-7.4%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 84.7% 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	91.5%	84.7%	-6.8%	83.2%	1.5%
European Union	2.5%	3.8%	1.3%	6.1%	-2.3%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0%	1.3%	1.3%	2.7%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	5%	9.7%	4.7%	5.6%	4.1%
Oceania	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.6%	83.8%	-6.8%	83.2%	0.6%
10+ Years	0%	13.3%	13.3%	9.8%	3.5%
5-10 Years	0.6%	1.9%	1.3%	2.9%	-1.0%
2-5 Years	0.9%	0.8%	-0.1%	2.2%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	7.8%	0.3%	-7.5%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88%	76.7%	11.3%
Ireland	1.6%	0.6%	1.0%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Spain	0.5%	0.4%	0.1%
Poland	1.1%	1.3%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	1.9%	1.5%	0.4%
Central and Western Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	0.8%	1.2%	-0.4%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	5.1%	13.5%	-8.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	27.1%	37.2%	-10.1%
Christian	51.7%	46.2%	5.5%
Hindu	1.3%	1.7%	-0.4%
Jewish	1.1%	0.5%	0.6%
Muslim	13.9%	6.5%	7.4%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	4.6%	6.0%	-1.4%

Safety

Is Thornton Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thornton 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£49,100

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in SK8 3DR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Thornton Road are based on 49 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Stockport.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Thornton Road, Heald Green, Cheadle, SK8 3DR

Estimated Average Property Prices for SK8 3DR

Average Price
£373,783

Semi-Detached
£373,783

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Thornton Road

Average Price
£375,207

Semi-Detached
£365,677

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£443,498

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Thornton Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Thornton Road, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£310,000	2024-02-02	£322,274
10 Thornton Road, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£315,000	2023-02-24	£322,238
30 Thornton Road, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2021-06-10	£354,325
8 Thornton Road, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£256,000	2020-01-17	£331,408
18 Thornton Road, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2018-11-14	£375,288

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SK8 3DR

Employment

SK8 3DR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 3DR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	99
Retired	87
Part-Time Employee	36
Self-Employed	22
Looking after home or family	10
Student (economically inactive)	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Other	5
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Human health and social work activities	22
Education	13
Construction	11
Manufacturing	9
Transport and storage	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Other	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Information and communication	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH	4out of 4	5,305 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Etchells Primary School East Avenue , Heald Green SK8 3DL	3out of 4	293 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Prospect Vale Primary School Prospect Vale , Off Brown Lane SK8 3RJ	3out of 4	731 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Primary School Outwood Road , Heald Green SK8 3ND	3out of 4	1,012 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
North Cheshire Jewish Primary School St Ann's Road North , SK8 4RZ	4out of 4	1,045 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bolshaw Primary School Cross Road , Heald Green SK8 3LW	3out of 4	1,047 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Laurus Cheadle Hulme Cheadle Road , SK8 5GB	- not rated	1,901 yd	Free schools	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Kingsway School Foxland Road , SK8 4QX	3out of 4	2,004 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St James' Catholic High School St James' Way , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6PZ	3out of 4	2,246 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cheadle Hulme High School Woods Lane , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7JY	4out of 4	2,788 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Manchester Enterprise Academy Simonsway , M22 9RH	3out of 4	3,654 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	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	2,021 yd	Further education	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
North West Hospital School 100 Wilmslow Road , SK8 3DG	- not rated	549 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oakgrove School Matlock Road , Heald Green SK8 3BU	3out of 4	793 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Royal School, Manchester Stanley Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6RQ	4out of 4	1,409 yd	Non-maintained special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Royal College Manchester (Seashell Trust) Stanley Road , SK8 6RQ	- not rated	1,409 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lady Barn House School , Schools Hill SK8 1JE	- not rated	1,675 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cuppuccino Heald Green Ltd	Flat 1, Smithy Croft	318 yd
Sangam	202 Wilmslow Road, Heald Green	389 yd
Heald Green United Reform Church	Heald Green United Reformed Church, Wilmslow Road	398 yd
The Griffin	The Griffin Hotel, 124 Wilmslow Road	492 yd
Cheadle Green Village Hall	Heald Green Public Hall, Outwood Road	671 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Heald Green Social Club & Institute Ltd	Heald Green Social Institute, 19 Finney Lane		402 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Coopers	178A Wilmslow Road, Heald Green	354 yd
Desi Kana & Slims	6 Finney Lane, Heald Green	469 yd
Golden Star	20 Haddon Road, Heald Green	585 yd
Subway	222 Finney Lane, Heald Green	723 yd
Good Burger	225 Finney Lane, Heald Green	839 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Spar Convenience Store	180-182 Wilmslow Road, Heald Green	362 yd
Long Lane Post Office	190 Wilmslow Road, Heald Green	398 yd
Londis (Heald Green)	6-8 Haddon Road, Heald Green	585 yd
Tesco	232 Finney Lane, Heald Green	723 yd
Village Saver	212 Finney Lane, Heald Green	723 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Outwood Road Recreation Ground WYTHENS ROAD	grass pitches	851 yd
David Lloyd Club (Cheadle) ROYAL CRESCENT	health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	922 yd
Cheadle And Gatley Junior Football Club CROSS ROAD	grass pitches	944 yd
Outwood Primary School OUTWOOD ROAD	grass pitches	951 yd
Bradshaw Hall Playing Fields (New) Hall Acres Lane	grass pitches	1,078 yd
Rose Vale Park (Closed) Rose Vale	grass pitches	1,082 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	65.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	115 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.