Oakdale Drive is in Heald Green, Cheadle and in Stockport district. SK8 3SJ 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 Oakdale Drive, Heald Green, Cheadle, SK8 3SJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK8 3SL, SK8 3SS, SK8 3ST, SK8 3SG, SK8 3SX, SK8 3SU, SK8 3SQ, SK8 3SP, SK8 3RN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK8 3SJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.7% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.3% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 3SJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.3% 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 | 23% | 25.7% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -12.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.3% | 56.3% | 1.0% | 44.2% | 12.1% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 7.2% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 11.7% | 9.9% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
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 | 43.5% | 47.5% | 4.0% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 34.8% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 10.8% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 5.2% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 23.6% | 17.2% | -6.4% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.1% | 8.9% | -0.2% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 11.9% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 15.8% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.1% | 37.3% | 7.2% | 33.8% | 3.5% |
| Other | 9.1% | 5.6% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.7% 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 | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 7.4% | 6.9% | -0.5% | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| Pakistani | 19.6% | 30.9% | 11.3% | 2.7% | 28.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 66.9% | 51.7% | -15.2% | 81.4% | -29.7% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 74.2% 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 | 81% | 74.2% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -9.0% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.9% | 19.2% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 13.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.2% | 74% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 23.3% | 23.0% | 9.8% | 13.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.8% | 0.3% | -16.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89% | 76.7% | 12.3% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17% | 37.2% | -20.2% |
| Christian | 34.9% | 46.2% | -11.3% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 37.6% | 6.5% | 31.1% |
| Sikh | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oakdale 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 risen by about 2.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Oakdale Drive, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £488,820 | 2025-03-07 | £502,982 |
| 9 Oakdale Drive, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £435,550 | 2023-05-26 | £462,491 |
| 43 Oakdale Drive, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2020-12-17 | £557,567 |
| 11 Oakdale Drive, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2020-10-23 | £403,682 |
| 37 Oakdale Drive, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2020-06-23 | £610,037 |
SK8 3SJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SK8 3SJ 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 retired residents living in SK8 3SJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 92 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | 4out of 4 | 5,240 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 5,425 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect Vale Primary School Prospect Vale , Off Brown Lane SK8 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 232 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cheshire Jewish Primary School St Ann's Road North , SK8 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 580 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lum Head Primary School Troutbeck Road , Gatley SK8 4RR | 3out of 4 | 736 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peel Hall Primary School Ashurst Road , Wythenshawe M22 5AU | 3out of 4 | 995 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Etchells Primary School East Avenue , Heald Green SK8 3DL | 3out of 4 | 1,134 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,362 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurus Cheadle Hulme Cheadle Road , SK8 5GB | - not rated | 2,119 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Enterprise Academy Simonsway , M22 9RH | 3out of 4 | 2,854 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Catholic High School St James' Way , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 3,167 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Paul's Catholic High School Firbank Road , Newall Green M23 2YS | 2out of 4 | 3,510 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 | 2,202 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North West Hospital School 100 Wilmslow Road , SK8 3DG | - not rated | 794 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Specialist Support Primary School Crossacres Road , M22 5DR | 4out of 4 | 1,492 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Barn House School , Schools Hill SK8 1JE | - not rated | 1,509 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashcroft School The Together Trust Centre , Schools Hill SK8 1JE | - not rated | 1,659 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Inscape House School Together Trust Campus , Schools Hill SK8 1JE | 3out of 4 | 1,659 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | 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 | 710 yd | |
| Cafe Unity | 228 Finney Lane, Heald Green | 714 yd | |
| Cinnamon Tree Indian Restuarant | 224 Finney Lane, Heald Green | 714 yd | |
| Heatherdew Phoenix | Together Money,, Lake View | 721 yd | |
| Cafe On The Lane | 254 Finney Lane, Heald Green | 740 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gatley Golf Club Ltd | Gatley Golf Club, Motcombe Road | 611 yd | |
| Heald Green Social Club & Institute Ltd | Heald Green Social Institute, 19 Finney Lane | 977 yd | |
| The Flying Horse | 1 Longstone Road | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 222 Finney Lane, Heald Green | 714 yd | |
| Perfect Sandwich | 248B Finney Lane, Heald Green | 742 yd | |
| Sol's Takeaway | 252 Finney Lane, Heald Green | 742 yd | |
| Good Burger | 225 Finney Lane, Heald Green | 754 yd | |
| Hung Wan | 219 Finney Lane, Heald Green | 778 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 232 Finney Lane, Heald Green | 714 yd | |
| Village Saver | 212 Finney Lane, Heald Green | 714 yd | |
| The Co-Op | 238 Finney Lane, Heald Green | 742 yd | |
| Noor Cash & Carry | 227 Finney Lane, Heald Green | 778 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, Cheadle Royal Retail Park | 1,088 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rose Vale Park (Closed) Rose Vale | grass pitches | 203 yd |
| South Manchester Sports Club ST. ANNS ROAD NORTH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 582 yd |
| Gatley Golf Club Ltd WATERFALL FARM WATERFALL FARM STYAL ROAD | golf | 604 yd |
| Lum Head Primary School TROUTBECK ROAD | grass pitches | 766 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Cheadle) ROYAL CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 915 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 | 59.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 91.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.