Ladybridge Road is in Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle and in Stockport district. SK8 5BL is located in the Cheadle Hulme South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cheadle. This postcode has been in use since 1983-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ladybridge Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, SK8 5BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK8 5LN, SK8 5LL, SK8 5NP, SK8 5LX, SK8 5LW, SK8 5LS, SK8 5NY, SK8 5PB, SK8 5LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK8 5BL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.5% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.5% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 5BL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.8% 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 | 33.3% | 33.1% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.6% | 52.8% | 2.2% | 44.2% | 8.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 7.1% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 5.1% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 (86.1%) 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% | 53.3% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 4.9% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 32.8% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 8.8% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.2% | 13% | -8.2% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 6.7% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 15.8% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 5.5% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 14.6% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.9% | 41.9% | 9.0% | 33.8% | 8.1% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 92.7% | 88.6% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 7.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 89.2% 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% | 89.2% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 6.3% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 89.2% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 0% | -6.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.3% | 76.7% | 10.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 51.9% | 46.2% | 5.7% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ladybridge 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Ladybridge Road, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-09-18 | £366,077 |
| 23 Ladybridge Road, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2020-07-03 | £1,382,857 |
| Flat 11 Ladybrook Court, 19 Ladybridge Road, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2018-12-12 | £289,352 |
| 12 Ladybridge Road, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2018-10-31 | £570,380 |
| 16 Ladybridge Road, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2016-11-21 | £432,356 |
SK8 5BL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | 4out of 4 | 3,129 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 3,688 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 4,337 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Tree Primary School Queens Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HH | 3out of 4 | 365 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lane End Primary School Ramillies Avenue , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7AL | 4out of 4 | 930 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Hulme Primary School Cheadle Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5GB | - not rated | 957 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladybridge Primary School Councillor Lane , SK8 2JF | 2out of 4 | 1,054 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Catholic Infant School Conway Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6DB | 4out of 4 | 1,326 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurus Cheadle Hulme Cheadle Road , SK8 5GB | - not rated | 1,018 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Hulme High School Woods Lane , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7JY | 4out of 4 | 1,939 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport Academy Heathbank Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0UP | 3out of 4 | 2,451 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Catholic High School St James' Way , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,520 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsway School Foxland Road , SK8 4QX | 3out of 4 | 2,771 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 | 995 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH | - not rated | 3,784 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenbank Preparatory School Heathbank Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6HU | - not rated | 1,134 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Hulme School Claremont Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6EF | - not rated | 1,417 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashcroft School The Together Trust Centre , Schools Hill SK8 1JE | - not rated | 1,651 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Inscape House School Together Trust Campus , Schools Hill SK8 1JE | 3out of 4 | 1,651 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Barn House School , Schools Hill SK8 1JE | - not rated | 1,860 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 6 The Precinct, Cheadle Hulme | 222 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Ground Floor, Unit 1 | 233 yd | |
| Grill Zone85 | 17 The Precinct, Cheadle Hulme | 245 yd | |
| Rainbow 88 | 2-3 The Precinct, Cheadle Hulme | 246 yd | |
| Ivy Cafe & Pavillion | Ladybridge Connect, Off Meadway | 257 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Tap Also T/a Chik Box , K-Town Chicken & Locked And Lo | The Kings Hall, 13 Station Road | 343 yd | |
| Archive Bar And Bottle | 2 Mellor Road, Cheadle Hulme | 509 yd | |
| The Chiverton Tap | 8 Mellor Road, Cheadle Hulme | 592 yd | |
| Cheadle Hulme Conservative Club | Conservative Club, 25 Mellor Road | 665 yd | |
| Players Dramatic Society | Anfield Road, Cheadle Hulme | 700 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa John's Pizza | 15 Station Road, Cheadle Hulme | 291 yd | |
| Pita Luv | 6 Station Road, Cheadle Hulme | 318 yd | |
| Coco Deli | 8B Station Road, Cheadle Hulme | 328 yd | |
| Pizza La Vita | 41 Station Road, Cheadle Hulme | 343 yd | |
| Happy House | 59 Cheadle Road, Cheadle Hulme | 643 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Supermarket | 9-13 The Precinct, Cheadle Hulme | 246 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | Station Road, Cheadle Hulme | 328 yd | |
| DA Shop | 15-19 Worcester Road, Cheadle Hulme | 656 yd | |
| Tesco | 34 Station Road, Cheadle Hulme | 681 yd | |
| The Co-Op | 67B Cheadle Road, Cheadle Hulme | 706 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cheadle Hulme Ladybridge Sports And Social Club VAUDREY DRIVE | grass pitches | 205 yd |
| Bridgehall Playing Fields EUROPA WAY | grass pitches | 432 yd |
| Sandringham Road Playing Fields Sandringham Road | grass pitches | 464 yd |
| Orrishmere Primary School (Closed) Worcester Road | grass pitches | 619 yd |
| Ladybridge Park Residents Club EDENBRIDGE ROAD | squash courts | 696 yd |
| Lane End Primary School RAMILLIES AVENUE | grass pitches | 821 yd |
| The Cheadle College CHEADLE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,022 yd |
| Hulme Hall Grammar School (Closed) Hulme Hall Road | 1,075 yd | |
| Ladybridge Primary School COUNCILLOR LANE | grass pitches | 1,084 yd |
| Buttersfield HULME HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,087 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 | 78.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 78.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 78.5% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.