Bolshaw Road is in Heald Green, Cheadle and in Stockport district. SK8 3PD 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 Bolshaw Road, Heald Green, Cheadle, SK8 3PD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK8 3PQ, SK8 3PF, SK8 3LR, SK8 3PG, SK8 3PE, SK8 3NZ, SK8 3PH, SK8 3PP, SK8 3NY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK8 3PD, 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 | 52.5% | 52.6% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 47.5% | 47.4% | -0.1% | 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 vicinity of SK8 3PD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.2% 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 | 24.6% | 27.6% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -10.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.9% | 58.2% | 1.3% | 44.2% | 14.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 5.1% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 6.5% | -3.1% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.9% | 55.6% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 7.2% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 31.4% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 9.4% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.2% | 13.2% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 10.6% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 13.6% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 6.6% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.8% | 22% | 3.2% | 16.9% | 5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.1% | 31.5% | 13.4% | 33.8% | -2.3% |
| Other | 7.3% | 2.6% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 11% | 8.8% | 2.7% | 8.3% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 92.6% | 80.7% | -11.9% | 81.4% | -0.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 87.6% 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 | 94.1% | 87.6% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 6% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 87.9% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 7.2% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 1.4% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.6% | 76.7% | 10.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.8% | 37.2% | -7.4% |
| Christian | 46.8% | 46.2% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 18.7% | 6.5% | 12.2% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bolshaw 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 risen by about 121.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81 Bolshaw Road, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2024-11-28 | £375,961 |
| 89 Bolshaw Road, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £307,500 | 2024-04-05 | £322,623 |
| 69 Bolshaw Road, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2024-03-27 | £399,838 |
| 112 Bolshaw Road, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2022-11-11 | £470,514 |
| 67A Bolshaw Road, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £553,750 | 2021-04-01 | £661,623 |
SK8 3PD 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 | 110 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 197 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Primary School Outwood Road , Heald Green SK8 3ND | 3out of 4 | 686 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Handforth Grange Primary School Ullswater Road , Handforth SK9 3NG | 4out of 4 | 1,191 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Etchells Primary School East Avenue , Heald Green SK8 3DL | 3out of 4 | 1,359 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect Vale Primary School Prospect Vale , Off Brown Lane SK8 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,664 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,163 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurus Cheadle Hulme Cheadle Road , SK8 5GB | - not rated | 3,009 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Hulme High School Woods Lane , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7JY | 4out of 4 | 3,036 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsway School Foxland Road , SK8 4QX | 3out of 4 | 3,172 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Enterprise Academy Simonsway , M22 9RH | 3out of 4 | 3,949 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 | 3,139 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 | 680 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal School, Manchester Stanley Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6RQ | 4out of 4 | 1,038 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal College Manchester (Seashell Trust) Stanley Road , SK8 6RQ | - not rated | 1,038 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Hospital School 100 Wilmslow Road , SK8 3DG | - not rated | 1,773 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Hulme School Claremont Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6EF | - not rated | 2,654 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 | 380 yd | |
| The Beech Tree | The Beech Tree Hotel, 128 Outwood Road | 461 yd | |
| Cheadle Green Village Hall | Heald Green Public Hall, Outwood Road | 870 yd | |
| Bean Coffee no.3 | Manchester International Office Centre, Styal Road | 1,036 yd | |
| Styal Club Haus | Styal Golf Club, Station Road | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waggon and Horses | Waggon And Horses, Wilmslow Road | 609 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kismat Tandoori | 132 Outwood Road, Heald Green | 380 yd | |
| Golden Star | 20 Haddon Road, Heald Green | 694 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Londis (Heald Green) | 6-8 Haddon Road, Heald Green | 694 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cheadle And Gatley Junior Football Club CROSS ROAD | grass pitches | 371 yd |
| Outwood Primary School OUTWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 602 yd |
| Hallmark Health Club (Manchester) STANLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 756 yd |
| Outwood Road Recreation Ground WYTHENS ROAD | grass pitches | 854 yd |
| Seashell Trust Centre STANLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 928 yd |
| Styal Golf Club STATION ROAD | golf | 1,093 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 | 233.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.