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Pickmere Gardens is in Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle and in Stockport district. SK8 5HZ is located in the Cheadle East & Cheadle Hulme North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cheadle. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Pickmere Gardens, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, SK8 5HZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: SK8 2PS, SK8 2BB, SK8 2PE, SK8 2BF, SK8 2BR, SK8 2EB, SK8 2PN, SK8 5HX, SK8 5HY.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK8 5HZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female49.7%50.4%0.7% 51.0% -0.6%
Male50.3%49.6%-0.7% 49.0% 0.6%

Partnership Status

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 5HZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.5% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single15.8%21%5.2% 37.9% -16.9%
Married: Opposite sex72.4%65.5%-6.9% 44.2% 21.3%
Separated1.1%0.7%-0.4% 2.2% -1.5%
Divorced4.3%7.1%2.8% 9.1% -2.0%
Widowed6.5%5.7%-0.8% 6.1% -0.4%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health53.7%51.8%-1.9% 48.4% 3.4%
Good health32.6%29.8%-2.8% 33.6% -3.8%
Fair health11%14.8%3.8% 12.7% 2.1%
Bad health2.4%1.7%-0.7% 4.0% -2.3%
Very bad health0.3%1.9%1.6% 1.2% 0.7%

Education and Qualifications

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 5HZ this area, 6.8% 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 49.1%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications13.3%6.8%-6.5% 18.2% -11.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 11.5%8.2%-3.3% 9.6% -1.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels17.2%8.9%-8.3% 13.4% -4.5%
Apprenticeship5%8.5%3.5% 5.3% 3.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels12.2%13.9%1.7% 16.9% -3.0%
Degree or Similar36.6%49.1%12.5% 33.8% 15.3%
Other4.3%4.6%0.3% 2.8% 1.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%1.1%1.1% 1.1% 0.0%
Chinese0.9%0%-0.9% 0.7% -0.7%
Indian0.9%6.9%6.0% 3.1% 3.8%
Pakistani5.2%6.4%1.2% 2.7% 3.7%
Black African1.8%1.4%-0.4% 2.5% -1.1%
Black Caribbean0.6%0%-0.6% 1.0% -1.0%
Other Black0%0.3%0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Mixed White and Asian0%0.6%0.6% 0.8% -0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.6%0%-0.6% 0.9% -0.9%
Mixed Other0%1.1%1.1% 0.8% 0.3%
White87.8%80.8%-7.0% 81.4% -0.6%
Arab1.2%0.6%-0.6% 0.6% 0.0%
Other0.9%0.8%-0.1% 1.6% -0.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom91.5%89.4%-2.1% 83.2% 6.2%
European Union1.2%2.2%1.0% 6.1% -3.9%
Rest of Europe0.6%0%-0.6% 0.8% -0.8%
Africa2.1%3.1%1.0% 2.7% 0.4%
Middle East and Asia4%5.3%1.3% 5.6% -0.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.6%0%-0.6% 1.3% -1.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK89.6%89.4%-0.2% 83.2% 6.2%
10+ Years0%8.9%8.9% 9.8% -0.9%
5-10 Years0.3%1.7%1.4% 2.9% -1.2%
2-5 Years0.9%0%-0.9% 2.2% -2.2%
Less than 2 years9.1%0%-9.1% 1.9% -1.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom88% 76.7% 11.3%
Ireland3.1% 0.6% 2.5%
Southern Asia0.8% 1.2% -0.4%
No passport held8.1% 13.5% -5.4%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion30.5% 37.2% -6.7%
Christian52.7% 46.2% 6.5%
Hindu4.2% 1.7% 2.5%
Muslim8.1% 6.5% 1.6%
Other religion1.4% 0.6% 0.8%
Not answered3.1% 6.0% -2.9%

Safety

Is Pickmere Gardens Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pickmere Gardens 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 -31.0%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£51,800
Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in SK8 5HZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Pickmere Gardens are based on 7 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Stockport.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Pickmere Gardens, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, SK8 5HZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for SK8 5HZ

Average Price
£352,202
Semi-Detached
£352,202
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Pickmere Gardens

Average Price
£359,747
Semi-Detached
£359,747
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Pickmere GardensStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
8 Pickmere Gardens, Cheadle, Greater Manchester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£295,0002024-04-19 £309,508
5 Pickmere Gardens, Cheadle, Greater Manchester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£350,0002021-06-03 £413,379
7 Pickmere Gardens, Cheadle, Greater Manchester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£237,0002016-08-26 £360,071
3 Pickmere Gardens, Cheadle, Greater Manchester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£170,0002012-08-09 £330,323
5 Pickmere Gardens, Cheadle, Greater Manchester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£245,0002006-12-15 £452,036
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SK8 5HZ

Employment

SK8 5HZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 5HZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee100
Retired99
Part-Time Employee36
Self-Employed22
Student (economically inactive)10
Looking after home or family7
Long-Term Sick or disabled4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)1
Other0
Unemployed0

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities24
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles23
Human health and social work activities16
Financial and insurance activities12
Education12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security11
Information and communication10
Manufacturing9
Accommodation and food service activities7
Other5
Administrative and support service activities5
Construction5
Transport and storage5
Real estate activities3

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Lark Hill Nursery School
Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH
4out of 4 2,632 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Freshfield Nursery School
42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB
3out of 4 3,251 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Hollywood Park Nursery School
Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ
4out of 4 3,341 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Meadowbank Primary School
Councillor Lane , SK8 2LE
3out of 4 412 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Cheadle Hulme Primary School
Cheadle Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5GB
- not rated 994 yd Free schools Yes Mixed More About School
Cheadle Primary School
Ashfield Road , SK8 1BB
3out of 4 1,025 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Ladybridge Primary School
Councillor Lane , SK8 2JF
2out of 4 1,080 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Oak Tree Primary School
Queens Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HH
3out of 4 1,082 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Laurus Cheadle Hulme
Cheadle Road , SK8 5GB
- not rated 967 yd Free schools Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Kingsway School
Foxland Road , SK8 4QX
3out of 4 1,735 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Stockport Academy
Heathbank Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0UP
3out of 4 1,910 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Parrs Wood High School
Wilmslow Road , East Didsbury M20 5PG
3out of 4 2,559 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Cheadle Hulme High School
Woods Lane , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7JY
4out of 4 3,240 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

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 838 yd Further education No Mixed More About School
Aquinas College
Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH
- not rated 4,252 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ashcroft School
The Together Trust Centre , Schools Hill SK8 1JE
- not rated 995 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Inscape House School
Together Trust Campus , Schools Hill SK8 1JE
3out of 4 995 yd Non-maintained special school No Mixed More About School
Lady Barn House School
, Schools Hill SK8 1JE
- not rated 1,120 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
The Pendlebury Centre
Edgeley Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0RJ
4out of 4 1,605 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
North West Hospital School
100 Wilmslow Road , SK8 3DG
- not rated 2,179 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Cheadle Town Football ClubPark Road Stadium, Park Road657 yd
Cheadle Golf ClubCheadle Road, Cheadle686 yd
Starbucks @ Village Urban ResortVillage Hotel, Cheadle Road686 yd
The Printers ArmsPrinters Arms, 220 Stockport Road954 yd
St Cuthbert's C Of E ChurchSt Cuthberts Church, 6 Cuthbert Road977 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Rivals Bar Limited T/A The Red LionRed Lion, 83 Stockport Road929 yd
The Royal Oak22 Stockport Road, Cheadle1,046 yd
Cheadle & Gatley Conservative Club24 Stockport Road, Cheadle1,046 yd
Cheadle Social ClubAshfield Crescent, Cheadle1,073 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Amazon Jungle Grill165 Councillor Lane, Cheadle599 yd
Cheadle Chippy163 Councillor Lane, Cheadle599 yd
Spar & SubwaySpar Store, 195 Councillor Lane599 yd
The Dragon84 Stockport Road, Cheadle829 yd
Yummys179-181 Stockport Road, Cheadle844 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Cheadle Superstore147 Councillor Lane, Cheadle583 yd
One Stop151 Councillor Lane, Cheadle599 yd
Price Busters161 Councillor Lane, Cheadle599 yd
DA Shop15-19 Worcester Road, Cheadle Hulme800 yd
Lifestyle Express142 Stockport Road, Cheadle844 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Cheadle Golf Club
CHEADLE ROAD
golf429 yd
Brookfield Recreation Ground
83A 83A BROOKFIELD ROAD
grass pitches442 yd
Cheadle Town Fc (Park Road Stadium)
PARK ROAD STADIUM PARK ROAD STADIUM PARK ROAD
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches459 yd
Park Road Playing Fields Stadium
TENNYSON ROAD
grass pitches539 yd
Life Leisure Cheadle
Shiers Drive
health and fitness suite, swimming pool579 yd
Brookfield Park
BROOKFIELD HOUSE BROOKFIELD HOUSE WILMSLOW ROAD
grass pitches714 yd
Village Gym (Cheadle)
CHEADLE ROAD
health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool737 yd
Lavington Avenue Playing Fields
LAVINGTON AVENUE
grass pitches787 yd
Orrishmere Primary School (Closed)
Worcester Road
grass pitches818 yd
The Cheadle College
CHEADLE ROAD
grass pitches, health and fitness suite828 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed78.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed149.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed15.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.