Cross Road is in Heald Green, Cheadle and in Stockport district. SK8 3LW 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 Cross Road, Heald Green, Cheadle, SK8 3LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK8 3LP, SK8 3PB, SK8 3LB, SK8 3LX, SK8 3LR, SK8 3LL, SK8 3LU, SK8 3NZ, SK8 3PA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK8 3LW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.9% | 51.5% | -4.4% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 44.1% | 48.5% | 4.4% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 29.9% | 35.3% | 5.4% | 37.9% | -2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.6% | 46.2% | -1.4% | 44.2% | 2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 6.7% | -5.1% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 8.4% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 47.2% | 51.4% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 31.2% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 10.6% | -4.5% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 4% | 5.8% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 1% | -2.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 24.8% | 19.2% | -5.6% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 7.1% | -9.4% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 15.5% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 6.7% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 17.6% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 24% | 31.8% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -2.0% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2.1% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.9% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% | 5.2% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 95.7% | 84.9% | -10.8% | 81.4% | 3.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 89.7% 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 | 92.6% | 89.7% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 89.7% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 7.2% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.3% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 16.1% | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.7% | 37.2% | -3.5% |
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 10% | 6.5% | 3.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cross 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 -15.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Cross Road, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £252,700 | 2024-11-22 | £250,266 |
| 18 Cross Road, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £347,500 | 2024-07-15 | £354,776 |
| 16 Cross Road, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2023-09-14 | £342,371 |
| 32 Cross Road, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-05-05 | £258,346 |
| 16 Cross Road, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £244,000 | 2017-06-16 | £354,909 |
SK8 3LW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 85 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolshaw Primary School Cross Road , Heald Green SK8 3LW | 3out of 4 | 96 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Primary School Outwood Road , Heald Green SK8 3ND | 3out of 4 | 731 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Etchells Primary School East Avenue , Heald Green SK8 3DL | 3out of 4 | 1,165 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect Vale Primary School Prospect Vale , Off Brown Lane SK8 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,380 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Handforth Grange Primary School Ullswater Road , Handforth SK9 3NG | 4out of 4 | 1,474 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James' Catholic High School St James' Way , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,273 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurus Cheadle Hulme Cheadle Road , SK8 5GB | - not rated | 2,837 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsway School Foxland Road , SK8 4QX | 3out of 4 | 2,899 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Hulme High School Woods Lane , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7JY | 4out of 4 | 3,089 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Enterprise Academy Simonsway , M22 9RH | 3out of 4 | 3,719 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 | 2,964 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 | 633 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal School, Manchester Stanley Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6RQ | 4out of 4 | 1,160 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal College Manchester (Seashell Trust) Stanley Road , SK8 6RQ | - not rated | 1,160 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Hospital School 100 Wilmslow Road , SK8 3DG | - not rated | 1,534 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Hulme School Claremont Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6EF | - not rated | 2,645 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houghies Cafe Bar | 134 Outwood Road, Heald Green | 224 yd | |
| The Beech Tree | The Beech Tree Hotel, 128 Outwood Road | 448 yd | |
| Cheadle Green Village Hall | Heald Green Public Hall, Outwood Road | 582 yd | |
| Bean Coffee no.3 | Manchester International Office Centre, Styal Road | 881 yd | |
| Cafe Unity | 228 Finney Lane, Heald Green | 940 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waggon and Horses | Waggon And Horses, Wilmslow Road | 848 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kismat Tandoori | 132 Outwood Road, Heald Green | 224 yd | |
| Golden Star | 20 Haddon Road, Heald Green | 539 yd | |
| Subway | 222 Finney Lane, Heald Green | 940 yd | |
| Hung Wan | 219 Finney Lane, Heald Green | 960 yd | |
| Good Burger | 225 Finney Lane, Heald Green | 969 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Londis (Heald Green) | 6-8 Haddon Road, Heald Green | 539 yd | |
| Tesco | 232 Finney Lane, Heald Green | 940 yd | |
| Village Saver | 212 Finney Lane, Heald Green | 940 yd | |
| Noor Cash & Carry | 227 Finney Lane, Heald Green | 960 yd | |
| The Co-Op | 238 Finney Lane, Heald Green | 1,040 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cheadle And Gatley Junior Football Club CROSS ROAD | grass pitches | 86 yd |
| Outwood Road Recreation Ground WYTHENS ROAD | grass pitches | 576 yd |
| Outwood Primary School OUTWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 625 yd |
| Hallmark Health Club (Manchester) STANLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 959 yd |
| Seashell Trust Centre STANLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,076 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 | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 218.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.