Crantock Drive is in Heald Green, Cheadle and in Stockport district. SK8 3EZ 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 Crantock Drive, Heald Green, Cheadle, SK8 3EZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK8 3EX, SK8 3HB, SK8 3ET, SK8 3HA, SK8 3HD, SK8 3DD, SK8 3EY, SK8 3HF, SK8 3EU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK8 3EZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 51.6% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 50.7% | 48.4% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 36.8% | 39.1% | 2.3% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.8% | 42.8% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -1.4% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 1.8% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 10.3% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 5.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 50.7% | 48.4% | -2.3% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 29.7% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 14.1% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 5.5% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 | 17.9% | 15.6% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 8.6% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 11.5% | -6.0% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 5.9% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 19.7% | 3.9% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.8% | 34.2% | 11.4% | 33.8% | 0.4% |
| Other | 7.7% | 4.5% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.7% | 1.7% | -2.0% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 5.1% | 6.1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 88% | 82.7% | -5.3% | 81.4% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 88.4% 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 | 91.2% | 88.4% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 6.1% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 88.4% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 1.4% | -6.0% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.5% | 37.2% | -4.7% |
| Christian | 47.8% | 46.2% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 9.9% | 6.5% | 3.4% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crantock 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Crantock Drive, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-04-25 | £328,435 |
| 54 Crantock Drive, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2020-05-29 | £291,068 |
| 64 Crantock Drive, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £254,000 | 2019-10-22 | £337,354 |
| 46 Crantock Drive, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2019-08-16 | £268,407 |
| 28 Crantock Drive, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £176,500 | 2018-10-19 | £239,054 |
SK8 3EZ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etchells Primary School East Avenue , Heald Green SK8 3DL | 3out of 4 | 495 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolshaw Primary School Cross Road , Heald Green SK8 3LW | 3out of 4 | 764 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Primary School Outwood Road , Heald Green SK8 3ND | 3out of 4 | 819 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect Vale Primary School Prospect Vale , Off Brown Lane SK8 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 860 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cheshire Jewish Primary School St Ann's Road North , SK8 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,296 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurus Cheadle Hulme Cheadle Road , SK8 5GB | - not rated | 2,161 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Catholic High School St James' Way , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,200 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsway School Foxland Road , SK8 4QX | 3out of 4 | 2,257 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Hulme High School Woods Lane , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7JY | 4out of 4 | 2,833 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Enterprise Academy Simonsway , M22 9RH | 3out of 4 | 3,655 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 | 2,284 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 | 595 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Hospital School 100 Wilmslow Road , SK8 3DG | - not rated | 831 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal School, Manchester Stanley Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6RQ | 4out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal College Manchester (Seashell Trust) Stanley Road , SK8 6RQ | - not rated | 1,257 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Barn House School , Schools Hill SK8 1JE | - not rated | 1,959 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuppuccino Heald Green Ltd | Flat 1, Smithy Croft | 379 yd | |
| Cheadle Green Village Hall | Heald Green Public Hall, Outwood Road | 475 yd | |
| Heald Green United Reform Church | Heald Green United Reformed Church, Wilmslow Road | 492 yd | |
| Sangam | 202 Wilmslow Road, Heald Green | 502 yd | |
| Houghies Cafe Bar | 134 Outwood Road, Heald Green | 567 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heald Green Social Club & Institute Ltd | Heald Green Social Institute, 19 Finney Lane | 677 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Star | 20 Haddon Road, Heald Green | 349 yd | |
| Coopers | 178A Wilmslow Road, Heald Green | 543 yd | |
| Kismat Tandoori | 132 Outwood Road, Heald Green | 567 yd | |
| Subway | 222 Finney Lane, Heald Green | 662 yd | |
| Desi Kana & Slims | 6 Finney Lane, Heald Green | 731 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Londis (Heald Green) | 6-8 Haddon Road, Heald Green | 349 yd | |
| Long Lane Post Office | 190 Wilmslow Road, Heald Green | 492 yd | |
| Spar Convenience Store | 180-182 Wilmslow Road, Heald Green | 536 yd | |
| Tesco | 232 Finney Lane, Heald Green | 662 yd | |
| Village Saver | 212 Finney Lane, Heald Green | 662 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Outwood Road Recreation Ground WYTHENS ROAD | grass pitches | 649 yd |
| Cheadle And Gatley Junior Football Club CROSS ROAD | grass pitches | 663 yd |
| Outwood Primary School OUTWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 739 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 | 298.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.