St Austell Drive is in Heald Green, Cheadle and in Stockport district. SK8 3EF 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 St Austell Drive, Heald Green, Cheadle, SK8 3EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK8 3EG, SK8 3JW, SK8 3JG, SK8 3ED, SK8 3JF, SK8 3JY, SK8 3EB, SK8 3JE, SK8 3EY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK8 3EF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.2% 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 | 52% | 55.2% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 4.2% |
| Male | 48% | 44.8% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -4.2% |
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 3EF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.3% 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 | 23.5% | 20.2% | -3.3% | 37.9% | -17.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.5% | 54.3% | -4.2% | 44.2% | 10.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 6.4% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 9% | 18% | 9.0% | 6.1% | 11.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48% | 45.1% | -2.9% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 34.4% | -1.8% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 11% | 13.4% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 5% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 16.5% | 26.1% | 9.6% | 18.2% | 7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 7.1% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22% | 7.5% | -14.5% | 13.4% | -5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 6% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 14.2% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.5% | 34.7% | 4.2% | 33.8% | 0.9% |
| Other | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 12.2% | 10.7% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 8.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 84.6% | 82.2% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 91% 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 | 92.5% | 91% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 5.1% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 89.9% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 0% | -7.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 76.7% | 9.9% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.7% | 37.2% | -12.5% |
| Christian | 57.1% | 46.2% | 10.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 12.8% | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Austell Drive 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 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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 St Austell Drive, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2023-09-22 | £342,371 |
| 17 St Austell Drive, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-09-08 | £363,121 |
| 7 St Austell Drive, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2023-02-17 | £352,927 |
| 17 St Austell Drive, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2022-08-10 | £302,382 |
| 27 St Austell Drive, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £373,000 | 2021-06-23 | £440,544 |
SK8 3EF 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 3EF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 119 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect Vale Primary School Prospect Vale , Off Brown Lane SK8 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 702 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Etchells Primary School East Avenue , Heald Green SK8 3DL | 3out of 4 | 755 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolshaw Primary School Cross Road , Heald Green SK8 3LW | 3out of 4 | 768 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Primary School Outwood Road , Heald Green SK8 3ND | 3out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cheshire Jewish Primary School St Ann's Road North , SK8 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,278 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 2,219 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurus Cheadle Hulme Cheadle Road , SK8 5GB | - not rated | 2,363 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Catholic High School St James' Way , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,499 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Hulme High School Woods Lane , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7JY | 4out of 4 | 3,150 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Enterprise Academy Simonsway , M22 9RH | 3out of 4 | 3,353 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 | 2,480 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakgrove School Matlock Road , Heald Green SK8 3BU | 3out of 4 | 835 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Hospital School 100 Wilmslow Road , SK8 3DG | - not rated | 939 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal School, Manchester Stanley Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6RQ | 4out of 4 | 1,509 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal College Manchester (Seashell Trust) Stanley Road , SK8 6RQ | - not rated | 1,509 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Barn House School , Schools Hill SK8 1JE | - not rated | 2,055 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheadle Green Village Hall | Heald Green Public Hall, Outwood Road | 199 yd | |
| Cuppuccino Heald Green Ltd | Flat 1, Smithy Croft | 296 yd | |
| Cafe Unity | 228 Finney Lane, Heald Green | 363 yd | |
| Cinnamon Tree Indian Restuarant | 224 Finney Lane, Heald Green | 363 yd | |
| The Brew HG Ltd | Going Dutch Florist, 217A Finney Lane | 464 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Flying Horse | 1 Longstone Road | 840 yd | |
| Heald Green Social Club & Institute Ltd | Heald Green Social Institute, 19 Finney Lane | 863 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 222 Finney Lane, Heald Green | 363 yd | |
| Good Burger | 225 Finney Lane, Heald Green | 456 yd | |
| Hung Wan | 219 Finney Lane, Heald Green | 465 yd | |
| Perfect Sandwich | 248B Finney Lane, Heald Green | 541 yd | |
| Sol's Takeaway | 252 Finney Lane, Heald Green | 541 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 232 Finney Lane, Heald Green | 363 yd | |
| Village Saver | 212 Finney Lane, Heald Green | 363 yd | |
| Noor Cash & Carry | 227 Finney Lane, Heald Green | 465 yd | |
| The Co-Op | 238 Finney Lane, Heald Green | 541 yd | |
| Londis (Heald Green) | 6-8 Haddon Road, Heald Green | 580 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Outwood Road Recreation Ground WYTHENS ROAD | grass pitches | 377 yd |
| Cheadle And Gatley Junior Football Club CROSS ROAD | grass pitches | 611 yd |
| Outwood Primary School OUTWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 953 yd |
| Rose Vale Park (Closed) Rose Vale | grass pitches | 997 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.