Kingsway is in Gatley, Cheadle and in Stockport district. SK8 4NT is located in the Cheadle West & Gatley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cheadle. This postcode has been in use since 1999-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kingsway, Gatley, Cheadle, SK8 4NT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK8 4NX, SK8 4NU, SK8 4AP, SK8 1QY, SK8 4AL, SK8 1QU, SK8 4AW, SK8 1QF, SK8 4AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK8 4NT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 51% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 4NT 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 | 25.9% | 24.8% | -1.1% | 37.9% | -13.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.9% | 58.2% | 2.3% | 44.2% | 14.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 9.3% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 5.8% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 (86%) 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 | 48.7% | 51.5% | 2.8% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 34.5% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 12% | 10.2% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 50.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.5% | 11.3% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.1% | 8.7% | 1.6% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 10.3% | -7.5% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 13.8% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.4% | 50.2% | 9.8% | 33.8% | 16.4% |
| Other | 6.4% | 2.3% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.5% 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 | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 9.4% | 23.9% | 14.5% | 2.7% | 21.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 0.2% | -2.7% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 76.7% | 59.5% | -17.2% | 81.4% | -21.9% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 84.7% 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 | 87.4% | 84.7% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.6% | 10% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.9% | 84.1% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 11.8% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.2% | 1.4% | -9.8% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.3% | 76.7% | 13.6% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.6% | 37.2% | -15.6% |
| Christian | 36.9% | 46.2% | -9.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 28.2% | 6.5% | 21.7% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingsway 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 -40.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 184 Kingsway, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2024-10-21 | £488,552 |
| 176A Kingsway, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £303,000 | 2023-02-28 | £312,108 |
| 166 Kingsway, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2015-11-26 | £578,966 |
| 172 Kingsway, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £378,000 | 2015-11-18 | £599,586 |
| 188 Kingsway, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2015-10-02 | £535,577 |
SK8 4NT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Education | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 3,471 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | 4out of 4 | 3,890 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 4,618 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 | 814 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Primary School Ashfield Road , SK8 1BB | 3out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broad Oak Primary School Broad Oak Lane , East Didsbury M20 5QB | 3out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lum Head Primary School Troutbeck Road , Gatley SK8 4RR | 3out of 4 | 1,473 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossacres Primary Academy Crossacres Road , Wythenshawe M22 5AD | 4out of 4 | 1,709 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 | 3out of 4 | 903 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parrs Wood High School Wilmslow Road , East Didsbury M20 5PG | 3out of 4 | 1,711 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurus Cheadle Hulme Cheadle Road , SK8 5GB | - not rated | 2,392 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College Parrs Wood Road , East Didsbury M20 6BX | 3out of 4 | 2,638 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport Academy Heathbank Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0UP | 3out of 4 | 3,319 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 | 2,346 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Barn House School , Schools Hill SK8 1JE | - not rated | 1,638 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashcroft School The Together Trust Centre , Schools Hill SK8 1JE | - not rated | 1,799 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Inscape House School Together Trust Campus , Schools Hill SK8 1JE | 3out of 4 | 1,799 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Specialist Support Primary School Crossacres Road , M22 5DR | 4out of 4 | 1,872 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Hospital School 100 Wilmslow Road , SK8 3DG | - not rated | 2,411 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yeshurun Hebrew Congregation | Coniston Road, Gatley | 126 yd | |
| Horse And Farrier | 144 Gatley Road, Gatley | 432 yd | |
| Bibita Cafe Bar Limited | 1 Tatton Buildings, Gatley Road | 535 yd | |
| Bellini's | 7 Gatley Road, Cheadle | 570 yd | |
| Istanbul Grill | Cafe Bar, 1-3 Gatley Road | 570 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Hart | White Hart Hotel, High Street | 680 yd | |
| The Rectory | 4 Old Rectory Gardens, Cheadle | 720 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | Prince Of Wales Hotel, Gatley Green | 854 yd | |
| James Watts | The James Watt, High Street | 945 yd | |
| George And Dragon | 1 High Street, Cheadle | 945 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhaji Pala | 2 Old Hall Road, Gatley | 525 yd | |
| The Original Taste | 183 Gatley Road, Gatley | 527 yd | |
| Gatley Tikka Masala | 195 Gatley Road, Gatley | 527 yd | |
| Mings Oriental | 189 Gatley Road, Gatley | 527 yd | |
| NAAN GRILL | 1A Church Road, Gatley | 575 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 11A Wilmslow Road, Cheadle | 751 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Warwick Mall, High Street | 828 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 25-29 High Street, Cheadle | 945 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cheadle (Kingsway) Sports Club KINGSWAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 522 yd |
| William Scholes Playing Fields BEECH AVENUE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 852 yd |
| The Kingsway School FOXLAND ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 858 yd |
| Gatley Primary School HAWTHORN ROAD | grass pitches | 878 yd |
| Gatley Carrs Recreation Ground (Closed) Brookside Road | grass pitches | 987 yd |
| Ladies Workout Express (Closed) Ashfield Road | health and fitness suite | 1,006 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 | 77.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 199.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.