Outwood Road is in Heald Green, Cheadle and in Stockport district. SK8 3ND 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 Outwood Road, Heald Green, Cheadle, SK8 3ND and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK8 3NE, SK8 3HU, SK8 3NB, SK8 3HX, SK8 3NS, SK8 3NP, SK8 3LZ, SK8 3NJ, SK8 3NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK8 3ND, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 50.4% | 52.6% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 49.6% | 47.4% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SK8 3ND, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 54.3% | 44.4% | -9.9% | 37.9% | 6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.3% | 32.8% | 11.5% | 44.2% | -11.4% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 14.4% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 5% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 53.1% | 51.4% | -1.7% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 26.6% | 26.9% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -6.7% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 16.5% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 3.6% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
In the area around SK8 3ND this area, 28.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.7% | 28.4% | 0.7% | 18.2% | 10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.7% | 11.5% | -8.2% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 14.8% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 2.2% | -3.7% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 14.8% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.5% | 26.2% | 9.7% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.9% 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 | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 5.2% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 10% | 8.4% | 2.7% | 7.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 3.6% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 0.4% | -2.7% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 87.9% | 73.9% | -14.0% | 81.4% | -7.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 89.2% 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 | 96.5% | 89.2% | -7.3% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 6.8% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 89.2% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 6.4% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.8% | 76.7% | 2.1% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.8% | 37.2% | 7.6% |
| Christian | 34.4% | 46.2% | -11.8% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 15.6% | 6.5% | 9.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Outwood 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Outwood Road, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £217,000 | 2022-05-23 | £248,593 |
| 23 Outwood Road, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,500 | 2018-09-14 | £154,885 |
| 23 Outwood Road, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2014-10-31 | £147,454 |
| 11 Outwood Road, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £45,675 | 2002-04-12 | £170,964 |
| 7 Outwood Road, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £44,000 | 1998-06-01 | £244,495 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfair Nursery School Ashgate Avenue , Crossacres M22 7ZE | - not rated | 3,583 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gresty Nursery School Ashurst Road , Peel Hall M22 5AU | - not rated | 3,814 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Adswood Nursery School Arnfield Road , Adswood SK3 8PJ | - not rated | 4,975 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Primary School Outwood Road , Heald Green SK8 3ND | 3out of 4 | 66 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolshaw Primary School Cross Road , Heald Green SK8 3LW | - not rated | 687 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolshaw Primary School Cross Road , Heald Green SK8 3LW | 3out of 4 | 687 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Etchells Primary School East Avenue , Heald Green SK8 3DL | 3out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Handforth Grange Primary School Ullswater Road , Handforth SK9 3NG | 4out of 4 | 1,216 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 | 1,527 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Hulme County High School Woods Lane , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7JY | - not rated | 2,364 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Hulme High School Woods Lane , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7JY | - not rated | 2,364 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Hulme High School Woods Lane , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7JY | - not rated | 2,364 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurus Cheadle Hulme Cheadle Road , SK8 5GB | 4out of 4 | 2,545 yd | Free schools | 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 | 2,679 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 | - not rated | 286 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakgrove School Matlock Road , Heald Green SK8 3BU | 3out of 4 | 286 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Preparatory School Matlock Road , Heald Green SK8 3BU | - not rated | 314 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal School, Manchester Stanley Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6RQ | 4out of 4 | 426 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal College Manchester (Seashell Trust) Stanley Road , SK8 6RQ | - not rated | 426 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beech Tree | The Beech Tree Hotel, 128 Outwood Road | 206 yd | |
| Houghies Cafe Bar | 134 Outwood Road, Heald Green | 456 yd | |
| Heald Green United Reform Church | Heald Green United Reformed Church, Wilmslow Road | 861 yd | |
| Sangam | 202 Wilmslow Road, Heald Green | 891 yd | |
| Eat@EdenPoint | Eden Point, Three Acres Lane | 933 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waggon and Horses | Waggon And Horses, Wilmslow Road | 522 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Star | 20 Haddon Road, Heald Green | 455 yd | |
| Kismat Tandoori | 132 Outwood Road, Heald Green | 456 yd | |
| Coopers | 178A Wilmslow Road, Heald Green | 1,028 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Londis (Heald Green) | 6-8 Haddon Road, Heald Green | 455 yd | |
| Long Lane Post Office | 190 Wilmslow Road, Heald Green | 861 yd | |
| Spar Convenience Store | 180-182 Wilmslow Road, Heald Green | 1,000 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Outwood Primary School OUTWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 70 yd |
| Seashell Trust Centre STANLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 478 yd |
| Hallmark Health Club (Manchester) STANLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 488 yd |
| Cheadle And Gatley Junior Football Club CROSS ROAD | grass pitches | 697 yd |
| Bradshaw Hall Playing Fields (New) Hall Acres Lane | grass pitches | 1,084 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 84.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.