Lakeside is in Cheadle and in Stockport district. SK8 3FT is located in the Heald Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cheadle. This postcode has been in use since 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lakeside, Cheadle, SK8 3FT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK8 3GR, SK8 3GP, SK8 1PA, SK8 3GQ, SK8 1JF, SK8 1JG, SK8 1JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK8 3FT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 55.1% | 52.8% | -2.3% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 44.9% | 47.2% | 2.3% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 | 36.1% | 39.6% | 3.5% | 37.9% | 1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.6% | 47.9% | -1.7% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 3.3% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -5.8% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 8.3% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 | 40.2% | 44.6% | 4.4% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 34.5% | -2.1% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 17% | -2.1% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 19.6% | 20.4% | 0.8% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 8.2% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 8.7% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 12.9% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.3% | 42.5% | 7.2% | 33.8% | 8.7% |
| Other | 7.7% | 3.5% | -4.2% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.8% 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 | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 9% | 12% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 8.9% |
| Pakistani | 30.3% | 35.5% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 32.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 53.1% | 41.8% | -11.3% | 81.4% | -39.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 73.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.4% | 73.3% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -9.9% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.4% | 21.3% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 15.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.4% | 73% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 19.3% | 18.7% | 9.8% | 9.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.4% | 3.4% | -14.0% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.5% | 76.7% | 9.8% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.5% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.8% | 37.2% | -17.4% |
| Christian | 24.8% | 46.2% | -21.4% |
| Hindu | 5.8% | 1.7% | 4.1% |
| Muslim | 38.8% | 6.5% | 32.3% |
| Other religion | 4.7% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lakeside was 2.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 800.0% higher than the Heald Green average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Lakeside has the lowest crime rate of 3 local areas in Heald Green and the 3rd lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Stockport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside House Lakeside, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £5,900,000 | 2016-12-21 | £8,189,552 |
SK8 3FT 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SK8 3FT area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Retired | 83 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Other | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | 4out of 4 | 4,339 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 4,626 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 5,057 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Cheshire Jewish Primary School St Ann's Road North , SK8 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 326 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lum Head Primary School Troutbeck Road , Gatley SK8 4RR | 3out of 4 | 722 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect Vale Primary School Prospect Vale , Off Brown Lane SK8 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Catholic Infant School Conway Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6DB | 4out of 4 | 1,152 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Catholic Junior School Conway Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6DB | 3out of 4 | 1,152 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 | 839 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurus Cheadle Hulme Cheadle Road , SK8 5GB | - not rated | 1,301 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Catholic High School St James' Way , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 3,056 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Hulme High School Woods Lane , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7JY | 4out of 4 | 3,255 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parrs Wood High School Wilmslow Road , East Didsbury M20 5PG | 3out of 4 | 3,261 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,360 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Barn House School , Schools Hill SK8 1JE | - not rated | 603 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Hospital School 100 Wilmslow Road , SK8 3DG | - not rated | 694 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashcroft School The Together Trust Centre , Schools Hill SK8 1JE | - not rated | 763 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Inscape House School Together Trust Campus , Schools Hill SK8 1JE | 3out of 4 | 763 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Specialist Support Primary School Crossacres Road , M22 5DR | 4out of 4 | 1,929 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catering Academy @ Agilent Technologies Ltd | Agilent Technologies, 5500 Lakeside | 159 yd | |
| Heatherdew Phoenix | Together Money,, Lake View | 222 yd | |
| TGI Fridays & Jailbirds Chicken | Royal Crescent, Heald Green | 256 yd | |
| Cheadle Royal | The Cheadle Royal Premier Inn, Royal Crescent | 258 yd | |
| David Lloyd Clubs | David Lloyd Tennis Centre, Royal Crescent | 367 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heald Green Social Club & Institute Ltd | Heald Green Social Institute, 19 Finney Lane | 933 yd | |
| Gatley Golf Club Ltd | Gatley Golf Club, Motcombe Road | 1,020 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granelli Kiosk | The Kiosk, Bruntwood Park | 893 yd | |
| Desi Kana & Slims | 6 Finney Lane, Heald Green | 963 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, Cheadle Royal Retail Park | 619 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Manchester Sports Club ST. ANNS ROAD NORTH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 362 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Cheadle) ROYAL CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 373 yd |
| Lady Barn House School SCHOOLS HILL | grass pitches | 545 yd |
| Lum Head Primary School TROUTBECK ROAD | grass pitches | 831 yd |
| The Kingsway School FOXLAND ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 914 yd |
| Bruntwood Park Bruntwood Lane | cycling, grass pitches | 1,010 yd |
| Village Gym (Cheadle) CHEADLE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,019 yd |
| Gatley Golf Club Ltd WATERFALL FARM WATERFALL FARM STYAL ROAD | golf | 1,019 yd |
| Cheadle Catholic Junior School CONWAY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,043 yd |
| Rose Vale Park (Closed) Rose Vale | grass pitches | 1,079 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.