Station Road is in Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle and in Stockport district. SK8 5AP is located in the Cheadle Hulme South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cheadle. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Station Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, SK8 5AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK8 5AA, SK8 5AF, SK8 7GH, SK8 5BT, SK8 5BU, SK8 5BW, SK8 5AE, SK8 5AU, SK8 5AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK8 5AP is primarily male, with 56.2% of the population 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 | 49.8% | 43.8% | -6.0% | 51.0% | -7.2% |
| Male | 50.2% | 56.2% | 6.0% | 49.0% | 7.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SK8 5AP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 82.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.3% | 82.2% | 48.9% | 37.9% | 44.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.6% | 8.1% | -42.5% | 44.2% | -36.1% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 4.7% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 1.7% | -5.2% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 (89.7%) 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 | 48.4% | 54.4% | 6.0% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 35.3% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 8.7% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 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.
In the area around SK8 5AP this area, 5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 56.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.2% | 5% | -16.2% | 18.2% | -13.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 3.8% | -9.6% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 10.5% | -6.4% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 1.3% | -2.2% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 21.8% | 12.3% | 16.9% | 4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.9% | 56.7% | 23.8% | 33.8% | 22.9% |
| Other | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 0.8% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 3.7% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 92.7% | 80.7% | -12.0% | 81.4% | -0.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 76.7% 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 | 92.7% | 76.7% | -16.0% | 83.2% | -6.5% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 6.9% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 8.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 77.7% | -14.3% | 83.2% | -5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 9.1% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.7% | 5.1% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central Asia | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.4% | 37.2% | 19.2% |
| Christian | 30.5% | 46.2% | -15.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Station Road 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 -30.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Station Road, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 1998-09-18 | £379,500 |
SK8 5AP 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 | 167 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adswood Nursery School Arnfield Road , Adswood SK3 8PJ | - not rated | 2,216 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | - not rated | 3,546 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | - not rated | 4,071 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfair Nursery School Ashgate Avenue , Crossacres M22 7ZE | - not rated | 4,622 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 4,805 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane End Primary School Ramillies Avenue , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7AL | 3out of 4 | 690 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Tree Primary School Queens Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HH | 3out of 4 | 783 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orrishmere Primary School Worcester Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5NW | - not rated | 1,039 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Hulme Primary School Cheadle Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5GB | 3out of 4 | 1,196 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bruntwood Primary School Conway Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6DB | - not rated | 1,264 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurus Cheadle Hulme Cheadle Road , SK8 5GB | 4out of 4 | 1,261 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manor County Secondary School North Downs Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 1,285 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Hulme County High School Woods Lane , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7JY | - not rated | 1,470 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Hulme High School Woods Lane , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7JY | - not rated | 1,470 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Hulme High School Woods Lane , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7JY | - not rated | 1,470 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,285 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH | - not rated | 3,955 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport College Wellington Road South , SK1 3UQ | - not rated | 4,030 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramillies Hall School Cheadle Hulme , SK8 7AJ | - not rated | 626 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank Preparatory School Heathbank Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6HU | - not rated | 769 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Hulme Junior School Claremont Road , SK8 6EF | - not rated | 1,002 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Hulme School Claremont Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6EF | - not rated | 1,002 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pear Tree Specialist Support High School Worcester Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5NW | - not rated | 1,023 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| P5 @ Cheadle Hulme | Platform 5, 47 Station Road | 129 yd | |
| Inventery | 59-61 Station Road, Cheadle Hulme | 129 yd | |
| Trattoria D'Agostino | 16A Station Road, Cheadle Hulme | 154 yd | |
| Fishing Village Ltd | 18 Station Road, Cheadle Hulme | 154 yd | |
| Garam Massala | 18 Station Road, Cheadle Hulme | 154 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archive Bar And Bottle | 2 Mellor Road, Cheadle Hulme | 80 yd | |
| Kings Tap Also T/a Chik Box , K-Town Chicken & Locked And Lo | The Kings Hall, 13 Station Road | 97 yd | |
| The Chiverton Tap | 8 Mellor Road, Cheadle Hulme | 163 yd | |
| Cheadle Hulme Conservative Club | Conservative Club, 25 Mellor Road | 236 yd | |
| Players Dramatic Society | Anfield Road, Cheadle Hulme | 795 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza La Vita | 41 Station Road, Cheadle Hulme | 97 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 15 Station Road, Cheadle Hulme | 146 yd | |
| Coco Deli | 8B Station Road, Cheadle Hulme | 154 yd | |
| Pita Luv | 6 Station Road, Cheadle Hulme | 174 yd | |
| Hannah Indian Takeaway | 42 Station Road, Cheadle Hulme | 276 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Ltd | Station Road, Cheadle Hulme | 154 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | 9-13 The Precinct, Cheadle Hulme | 186 yd | |
| Tesco | 34 Station Road, Cheadle Hulme | 276 yd | |
| The Co-Op | 67B Cheadle Road, Cheadle Hulme | 816 yd | |
| DA Shop | 15-19 Worcester Road, Cheadle Hulme | 1,053 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cheadle Hulme Ladybridge Sports And Social Club VAUDREY DRIVE | grass pitches | 594 yd |
| Hulme Hall Grammar School (Closed) Hulme Hall Road | 652 yd | |
| Buttersfield HULME HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 672 yd |
| Lane End Primary School RAMILLIES AVENUE | grass pitches | 688 yd |
| Green Bank Preparatory School HEATHBANK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 764 yd |
| Bridgehall Playing Fields EUROPA WAY | grass pitches | 858 yd |
| Sandringham Road Playing Fields Sandringham Road | grass pitches | 893 yd |
| Ryecroft Park Sports Club PARK AVENUE | tennis courts | 916 yd |
| Bramall Park Golf Club MANOR ROAD | golf | 971 yd |
| Orrishmere Primary School (Closed) Worcester Road | grass pitches | 1,004 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.