Barngate Road is in Gatley, Cheadle and in Stockport district. SK8 4EH 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 Barngate Road, Gatley, Cheadle, SK8 4EH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK8 4EJ, SK8 4EQ, SK8 4EL, SK8 4DT, SK8 4DP, SK8 4EG, SK8 4DU, SK8 4DS, SK8 4DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK8 4EH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 51.2% | -2.2% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 46.6% | 48.8% | 2.2% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 4EH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.8% 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 | 31% | 25% | -6.0% | 37.9% | -12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.4% | 59.8% | 5.4% | 44.2% | 15.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 6.5% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 6.2% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.6%) 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 | 57.2% | 59.3% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 10.9% |
| Good health | 29% | 28.3% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 7.8% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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.
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 44.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.3% | 13% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 9% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 13% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 15.5% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.8% | 44.8% | 3.0% | 33.8% | 11.0% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% | 8.6% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 91.6% | 83.6% | -8.0% | 81.4% | 2.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 91.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.9% | 91.7% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 6.2% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 92.7% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0.5% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.9% | 76.7% | 12.2% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.2% | 37.2% | -9.0% |
| Christian | 54.6% | 46.2% | 8.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 10.5% | 6.5% | 4.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barngate Road 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yewtrees Barngate Road, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2023-07-14 | £501,348 |
| 7 Barngate Road, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2019-09-09 | £473,556 |
| 5 Barngate Road, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2012-08-03 | £523,052 |
| 7 Barngate Road, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £297,000 | 2012-03-02 | £586,213 |
| 7 Barngate Road, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £314,950 | 2009-11-27 | £623,980 |
SK8 4EH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% 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 4EH 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 | 111 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 22 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfair Nursery School Ashgate Avenue , Crossacres M22 7ZE | - not rated | 1,322 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gresty Nursery School Ashurst Road , Peel Hall M22 5AU | - not rated | 2,084 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 4,166 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | - not rated | 4,760 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adswood Nursery School Arnfield Road , Adswood SK3 8PJ | - not rated | 5,247 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 | - not rated | 523 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gatley Primary School Hawthorn Road , Gatley SK8 4NB | 4out of 4 | 523 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossacres Primary School Crossacres Road , Wythenshawe M22 5AD | - not rated | 1,101 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossacres Infant School Crossacres Road , Wythenshawe M22 5AD | - not rated | 1,101 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossacres Primary Academy Crossacres Road , Wythenshawe M22 5AD | 4out of 4 | 1,101 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Kingsway School Foxland Road , SK8 4QX | 2out of 4 | 1,317 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsway County Secondary School Foxland Road , Gatley SK8 4QX | - not rated | 1,317 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsway School Foxland Road , SK8 4QX | - not rated | 1,317 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Manchester High School Woodhouse Lane , M22 9TH | - not rated | 1,813 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parrs Wood High School Wilmslow Road , East Didsbury M20 5PG | - not rated | 2,249 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,052 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 | 1,271 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside School Crossacres Road , Wythenshawe M22 5DR | - not rated | 1,271 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundwood School Roundwood Road , Northenden M22 4AB | - not rated | 1,771 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southern Cross School Roundwood Road , Northenden M22 4AB | 3out of 4 | 1,805 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southern Cross School Roundwood Road , Northenden M22 4AB | - not rated | 1,805 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany Church | Bethany Community Church, 100 Church Road | 282 yd | |
| Brewch Manchester | 53 - 55 Gatley Green, Gatley | 372 yd | |
| Coffee Fix | 80 Church Road, Gatley | 375 yd | |
| Gatley Tandoori Restaurant | 3 Northenden Road, Gatley | 400 yd | |
| Gatley Tandoori Takeaway | 5 Northenden Road, Gatley | 400 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Of Wales | Prince Of Wales Hotel, Gatley Green | 430 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgerism | 7 Stonepail Road, Gatley | 267 yd | |
| New Dragon City | 9 Stonepail Road, Gatley | 267 yd | |
| New China China | 14-16 Church Road, Gatley | 375 yd | |
| Roosters Gatley | 60 Church Road, Gatley | 375 yd | |
| Battered Cod | 4 Church Road, Gatley | 375 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hollyhedge Park ALTRINCHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 435 yd |
| Gatley Carrs Recreation Ground (Closed) Brookside Road | grass pitches | 486 yd |
| Gatley Primary School HAWTHORN ROAD | grass pitches | 522 yd |
| William Scholes Playing Fields BEECH AVENUE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 789 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 | 82.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.