Linksway is in Gatley, Cheadle and in Stockport district. SK8 4LA 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 Linksway, Gatley, Cheadle, SK8 4LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK8 4LB, SK8 4LG, SK8 4LD, SK8 4JZ, SK8 4JX, SK8 4JT, SK8 4LF, SK8 4LE, SK8 4LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SK8 4LA has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 53% | 47.7% | -5.3% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 47% | 52.3% | 5.3% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 4LA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.2% 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 | 16.1% | 26.2% | 10.1% | 37.9% | -11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.1% | 61.2% | -4.9% | 44.2% | 17.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 3.4% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -5.7% |
| Widowed | 10.7% | 6.8% | -3.9% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 48.7% | 55.3% | 6.6% | 48.4% | 6.9% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 28.1% | -9.5% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 13.2% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 45.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.2% | 10.8% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 8.5% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 12.9% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 6.1% | -0.1% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 14.9% | 7.5% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.7% | 45.4% | 5.7% | 33.8% | 11.6% |
| Other | 6.6% | 1.4% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.9% 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 | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 5.4% | 7.1% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 4.0% |
| Pakistani | 9.1% | 18.7% | 9.6% | 2.7% | 16.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 78.5% | 60.9% | -17.6% | 81.4% | -20.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 1% | 4.5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, 87.3% 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 | 88.6% | 87.3% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 1.1% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.7% | 10.7% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.2% | 87.8% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 9.7% | 9.0% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 0.9% | -2.1% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.1% | 0.9% | -7.2% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.6% | 76.7% | 19.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 2% | 13.5% | -11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14% | 37.2% | -23.2% |
| Christian | 47.3% | 46.2% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 6% | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| Jewish | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 22.2% | 6.5% | 15.7% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Linksway was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Cheadle East & Cheadle Hulme North 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 -5.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Linksway, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2025-03-21 | £557,157 |
| 51 Linksway, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2024-10-04 | £658,049 |
| 13 Linksway, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2024-08-30 | £576,391 |
| 63 Linksway, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2023-09-29 | £652,406 |
| 25 Linksway, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £494,000 | 2023-06-30 | £514,859 |
SK8 4LA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% 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 4LA 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 4LA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 100 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 4,702 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | 4out of 4 | 4,865 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lum Head Primary School Troutbeck Road , Gatley SK8 4RR | 3out of 4 | 455 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gatley Primary School Hawthorn Road , Gatley SK8 4NB | 4out of 4 | 624 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossacres Primary Academy Crossacres Road , Wythenshawe M22 5AD | 4out of 4 | 772 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peel Hall Primary School Ashurst Road , Wythenshawe M22 5AU | 3out of 4 | 842 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cheshire Jewish Primary School St Ann's Road North , SK8 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 737 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurus Cheadle Hulme Cheadle Road , SK8 5GB | - not rated | 2,367 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Enterprise Academy Simonsway , M22 9RH | 3out of 4 | 2,549 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parrs Wood High School Wilmslow Road , East Didsbury M20 5PG | 3out of 4 | 2,977 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Paul's Catholic High School Firbank Road , Newall Green M23 2YS | 2out of 4 | 3,073 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 | 2,393 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 | 863 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Barn House School , Schools Hill SK8 1JE | - not rated | 1,529 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Hospital School 100 Wilmslow Road , SK8 3DG | - not rated | 1,612 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Young Lives The Addy Young People's Centre , Woodhouse Lane M22 9TF | - not rated | 1,633 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashcroft School The Together Trust Centre , Schools Hill SK8 1JE | - not rated | 1,738 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lounge 66 | 93 Silverdale Road, Gatley | 720 yd | |
| Gatley United Reformed Church Hall | Gatley United Reformed Church, Elm Road | 791 yd | |
| Brookside Pre-School | Scout Headquarters, Gatley Hill House | 795 yd | |
| Brewch Manchester | 53 - 55 Gatley Green, Gatley | 815 yd | |
| Zalos Cafe Gatley | 59 Church Road, Gatley | 834 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gatley Golf Club Ltd | Gatley Golf Club, Motcombe Road | 507 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | Prince Of Wales Hotel, Gatley Green | 771 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J & B Pizza | 7 Church Road, Gatley | 877 yd | |
| New China China | 14-16 Church Road, Gatley | 883 yd | |
| Roosters Gatley | 60 Church Road, Gatley | 883 yd | |
| Battered Cod | 4 Church Road, Gatley | 883 yd | |
| Alaska Fried Chicken | 18 Church Road, Gatley | 883 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lum Head Primary School TROUTBECK ROAD | grass pitches | 362 yd |
| William Scholes Playing Fields BEECH AVENUE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 470 yd |
| Gatley Golf Club Ltd WATERFALL FARM WATERFALL FARM STYAL ROAD | golf | 514 yd |
| The Kingsway School FOXLAND ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 655 yd |
| Gatley Primary School HAWTHORN ROAD | grass pitches | 675 yd |
| Peel Hall Primary School ASHURST ROAD | grass pitches | 900 yd |
| South Manchester Sports Club ST. ANNS ROAD NORTH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 910 yd |
| Cheadle (Kingsway) Sports Club KINGSWAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 970 yd |
| Rose Vale Park (Closed) Rose Vale | grass pitches | 1,052 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 186.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.