Green Close is in Gatley, Cheadle and in Stockport district. SK8 4BP is located in the Cheadle West & Gatley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cheadle. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Green Close, Gatley, Cheadle, SK8 4BP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK8 4BN, SK8 4BW, SK8 4BL, SK8 4BS, SK8 4BT, SK8 4BJ, SK8 4BR, SK8 4BU, SK8 4DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SK8 4BP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 48.8% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 48.4% | 51.2% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 4BP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.1% 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 | 23.9% | 34.2% | 10.3% | 37.9% | -3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.7% | 54.1% | -6.6% | 44.2% | 9.9% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 6% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 3.5% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 (85.8%) 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 | 53.4% | 50.6% | -2.8% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 35.2% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 9.8% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.1% | 11.1% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 7.6% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 13.6% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 16.1% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 41% | 44% | 3.0% | 33.8% | 10.2% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.8% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.2% 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 | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 8.2% | 12% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 9.3% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 78.1% | 74.2% | -3.9% | 81.4% | -7.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 5.2% | 4.1% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 86.4% 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 | 87.8% | 86.4% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.7% | 9.5% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.8% | 86.4% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.2% | 0% | -8.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.7% | 76.7% | 14.0% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.1% | 37.2% | -2.1% |
| Christian | 41.8% | 46.2% | -4.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 19.3% | 6.5% | 12.8% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Green Close was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Cheadle West & Gatley 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 -93.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Green Close, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2018-08-10 | £352,256 |
| 4 Green Close, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £229,000 | 2018-04-06 | £324,787 |
| 5 Green Close, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2015-08-20 | £322,065 |
| 2 Green Close, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2014-04-11 | £313,395 |
| 6 Green Close, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2006-08-07 | £346,298 |
SK8 4BP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 125 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 3,759 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | 4out of 4 | 4,500 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 5,208 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gatley Primary School Hawthorn Road , Gatley SK8 4NB | 4out of 4 | 927 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broad Oak Primary School Broad Oak Lane , East Didsbury M20 5QB | 3out of 4 | 1,120 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden Patterdale Road , Northenden M22 4NR | 3out of 4 | 1,449 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossacres Primary Academy Crossacres Road , Wythenshawe M22 5AD | 4out of 4 | 1,594 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Primary School Ashfield Road , SK8 1BB | 3out of 4 | 1,828 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 | 1,559 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parrs Wood High School Wilmslow Road , East Didsbury M20 5PG | 3out of 4 | 1,809 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College Parrs Wood Road , East Didsbury M20 6BX | 3out of 4 | 2,558 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Enterprise Academy Simonsway , M22 9RH | 3out of 4 | 3,064 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurus Cheadle Hulme Cheadle Road , SK8 5GB | - not rated | 3,209 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 | 3,171 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashgate Specialist Support Primary School Crossacres Road , M22 5DR | 4out of 4 | 1,763 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Young Lives The Addy Young People's Centre , Woodhouse Lane M22 9TF | - not rated | 2,287 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Barn House School , Schools Hill SK8 1JE | - not rated | 2,420 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashcroft School The Together Trust Centre , Schools Hill SK8 1JE | - not rated | 2,597 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Inscape House School Together Trust Campus , Schools Hill SK8 1JE | 3out of 4 | 2,597 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bibita Cafe Bar Limited | 1 Tatton Buildings, Gatley Road | 557 yd | |
| Gatley Tandoori Restaurant | 3 Northenden Road, Gatley | 576 yd | |
| Gatley Tandoori Takeaway | 5 Northenden Road, Gatley | 576 yd | |
| Horse And Farrier | 144 Gatley Road, Gatley | 651 yd | |
| Costa Coffee Gatley | 17 Church Road, Gatley | 662 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Of Wales | Prince Of Wales Hotel, Gatley Green | 797 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhaji Pala | 2 Old Hall Road, Gatley | 474 yd | |
| Khadija Tandoori | 6 Church Road, Gatley | 592 yd | |
| NAAN GRILL | 1A Church Road, Gatley | 599 yd | |
| Sopranos Pizza & Grill | 10 - 12 Church Road, Gatley | 606 yd | |
| The Original Taste | 183 Gatley Road, Gatley | 636 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gatley Carrs Recreation Ground (Closed) Brookside Road | grass pitches | 156 yd |
| Old Bedians Sports Centre Millgate Lane | grass pitches | 759 yd |
| Hollyhedge Park ALTRINCHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 871 yd |
| Gatley Primary School HAWTHORN ROAD | grass pitches | 888 yd |
| Broad Oak Primary School BROAD OAK LANE | grass pitches | 1,060 yd |
| William Scholes Playing Fields BEECH AVENUE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 1,092 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 | 57.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.