The Tarns is in Gatley, Cheadle and in Stockport district. SK8 4RU 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 The Tarns, Gatley, Cheadle, SK8 4RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK8 4RH, SK8 4RS, SK8 4RX, SK8 4RT, SK8 4RD, SK8 4RY, SK8 4RJ, SK8 4RL, SK8 4RQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SK8 4RU has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 48% | 49% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 52% | 51% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 4RU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.4% 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 | 25.2% | 24% | -1.2% | 37.9% | -13.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.2% | 62.4% | -1.8% | 44.2% | 18.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 3.5% | 5% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 7.8% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.8%) 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 | 49% | 55.7% | 6.7% | 48.4% | 7.3% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 31.1% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 9.7% | -5.6% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 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 51.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.4% | 10.9% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 7% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 10.5% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 15.5% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.8% | 51.2% | 11.4% | 33.8% | 17.4% |
| Other | 7.9% | 1.9% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.3% 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 | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 8.3% | 9% | 0.7% | 3.1% | 5.9% |
| Pakistani | 16.7% | 20% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 17.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 62% | 62.3% | 0.3% | 81.4% | -19.1% |
| Arab | 5% | 1.9% | -3.1% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 79.3% 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 | 84.3% | 79.3% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -3.9% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.3% | 16.2% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 10.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.7% | 79.3% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 19.4% | 18.1% | 9.8% | 9.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.7% | 0.3% | -12.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.7% | 76.7% | 13.0% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Middle East | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.1% | 37.2% | -22.1% |
| Christian | 42.1% | 46.2% | -4.1% |
| Hindu | 6.4% | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Jewish | 5.5% | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Muslim | 21.9% | 6.5% | 15.4% |
| Other religion | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Tarns 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 -26.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 The Tarns, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £458,500 | 2022-09-30 | £463,538 |
| 18 The Tarns, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2021-12-01 | £468,519 |
| 6 The Tarns, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2021-03-10 | £406,234 |
| 4 The Tarns, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £471,000 | 2020-10-09 | £566,095 |
| 9 The Tarns, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2020-01-20 | £458,264 |
The percentage of retired residents living in SK8 4RU 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 | 81 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 4,725 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 4,817 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 5,455 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 | 190 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cheshire Jewish Primary School St Ann's Road North , SK8 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 390 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect Vale Primary School Prospect Vale , Off Brown Lane SK8 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 827 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peel Hall Primary School Ashurst Road , Wythenshawe M22 5AU | 3out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gatley Primary School Hawthorn Road , Gatley SK8 4NB | 4out of 4 | 1,196 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 | 738 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurus Cheadle Hulme Cheadle Road , SK8 5GB | - not rated | 1,860 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Enterprise Academy Simonsway , M22 9RH | 3out of 4 | 2,969 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parrs Wood High School Wilmslow Road , East Didsbury M20 5PG | 3out of 4 | 3,265 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Catholic High School St James' Way , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 3,456 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,911 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 | 971 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Barn House School , Schools Hill SK8 1JE | - not rated | 1,091 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashcroft School The Together Trust Centre , Schools Hill SK8 1JE | - not rated | 1,282 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Inscape House School Together Trust Campus , Schools Hill SK8 1JE | 3out of 4 | 1,282 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Specialist Support Primary School Crossacres Road , M22 5DR | 4out of 4 | 1,369 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lounge 66 | 93 Silverdale Road, Gatley | 350 yd | |
| Heatherdew Phoenix | Together Money,, Lake View | 352 yd | |
| Catering Academy @ Agilent Technologies Ltd | Agilent Technologies, 5500 Lakeside | 416 yd | |
| Cheadle Royal | The Cheadle Royal Premier Inn, Royal Crescent | 684 yd | |
| TGI Fridays & Jailbirds Chicken | Royal Crescent, Heald Green | 745 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gatley Golf Club Ltd | Gatley Golf Club, Motcombe Road | 464 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, Cheadle Royal Retail Park | 1,080 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Manchester Sports Club ST. ANNS ROAD NORTH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 267 yd |
| Lum Head Primary School TROUTBECK ROAD | grass pitches | 289 yd |
| Gatley Golf Club Ltd WATERFALL FARM WATERFALL FARM STYAL ROAD | golf | 464 yd |
| Rose Vale Park (Closed) Rose Vale | grass pitches | 710 yd |
| The Kingsway School FOXLAND ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 746 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Cheadle) ROYAL CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 826 yd |
| Lady Barn House School SCHOOLS HILL | grass pitches | 1,001 yd |
| William Scholes Playing Fields BEECH AVENUE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 1,016 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 243.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.