Vaudrey Drive is in Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle and in Stockport district. SK8 5LR 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 Vaudrey Drive, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, SK8 5LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK8 5LU, SK8 5LS, SK8 5NP, SK8 5HG, SK8 5LW, SK8 5LN, SK8 5LZ, SK8 5LT, SK8 5LX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK8 5LR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.7% | 51.5% | 4.8% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 53.3% | 48.5% | -4.8% | 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 5LR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.1% 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 | 24.7% | 31.1% | 6.4% | 37.9% | -6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.4% | 56.1% | -6.3% | 44.2% | 11.9% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 3.5% | 5.7% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 6.1% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 (88.5%) 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 | 58.3% | 59.8% | 1.5% | 48.4% | 11.4% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 28.7% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 9.4% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 5LR this area, 4.2% 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 51.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.1% | 4.2% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -14.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 4.5% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 16.3% | 4.5% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.5% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 18.6% | 2.9% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.6% | 51.9% | 1.3% | 33.8% | 18.1% |
| Other | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 1.2% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 92.6% | 85.1% | -7.5% | 81.4% | 3.7% |
In this area, 92.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.5% | 92.1% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 3% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.3% | 92.7% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 0.9% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.9% | 76.7% | 17.2% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 6.7% | 6.5% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vaudrey Drive 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Vaudrey Drive, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £451,820 | 2025-03-27 | £476,111 |
| 11 Vaudrey Drive, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2025-01-15 | £466,372 |
| 22 Vaudrey Drive, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2023-12-01 | £522,689 |
| 35 Vaudrey Drive, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £550,377 | 2022-02-11 | £620,425 |
| 34 Vaudrey Drive, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2021-09-17 | £552,500 |
SK8 5LR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
SK8 5LR 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 student residents living in SK8 5LR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adswood Nursery School Arnfield Road , Adswood SK3 8PJ | - not rated | 2,060 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | - not rated | 3,174 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | - not rated | 3,745 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 4,347 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfair Nursery School Ashgate Avenue , Crossacres M22 7ZE | - not rated | 4,349 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 308 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orrishmere Primary School Worcester Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5NW | - not rated | 557 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Hulme Primary School Cheadle Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5GB | 3out of 4 | 867 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lane End Primary School Ramillies Avenue , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7AL | 3out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladybridge Primary School Councillor Lane , SK8 2JF | 3out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Manor County Secondary School North Downs Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 912 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurus Cheadle Hulme Cheadle Road , SK8 5GB | 4out of 4 | 928 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Hulme County High School Woods Lane , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7JY | - not rated | 1,935 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Hulme High School Woods Lane , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7JY | - not rated | 1,935 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Hulme High School Woods Lane , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7JY | - not rated | 1,935 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 | 912 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport College Wellington Road South , SK1 3UQ | - not rated | 3,785 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH | - not rated | 3,873 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pear Tree Specialist Support High School Worcester Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5NW | - not rated | 542 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ramillies Hall School Cheadle Hulme , SK8 7AJ | - not rated | 884 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Danyers College North Downs Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 912 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank Preparatory School Heathbank Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6HU | - not rated | 1,090 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Hulme Junior School Claremont Road , SK8 6EF | - not rated | 1,384 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | Ground Floor, Unit 1 | 258 yd | |
| Subway | 6 The Precinct, Cheadle Hulme | 268 yd | |
| Grill Zone85 | 17 The Precinct, Cheadle Hulme | 309 yd | |
| Rainbow 88 | 2-3 The Precinct, Cheadle Hulme | 310 yd | |
| Trattoria D'Agostino | 16A Station Road, Cheadle Hulme | 338 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 | 386 yd | |
| Players Dramatic Society | Anfield Road, Cheadle Hulme | 505 yd | |
| Archive Bar And Bottle | 2 Mellor Road, Cheadle Hulme | 559 yd | |
| The Chiverton Tap | 8 Mellor Road, Cheadle Hulme | 631 yd | |
| Cheadle Hulme Conservative Club | Conservative Club, 25 Mellor Road | 709 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pita Luv | 6 Station Road, Cheadle Hulme | 320 yd | |
| Coco Deli | 8B Station Road, Cheadle Hulme | 338 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 15 Station Road, Cheadle Hulme | 340 yd | |
| Pizza La Vita | 41 Station Road, Cheadle Hulme | 386 yd | |
| Happy House | 59 Cheadle Road, Cheadle Hulme | 451 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Supermarket | 9-13 The Precinct, Cheadle Hulme | 310 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | Station Road, Cheadle Hulme | 338 yd | |
| The Co-Op | 67B Cheadle Road, Cheadle Hulme | 509 yd | |
| DA Shop | 15-19 Worcester Road, Cheadle Hulme | 577 yd | |
| Tesco | 34 Station Road, Cheadle Hulme | 758 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cheadle Hulme Ladybridge Sports And Social Club VAUDREY DRIVE | grass pitches | 147 yd |
| Sandringham Road Playing Fields Sandringham Road | grass pitches | 489 yd |
| Bridgehall Playing Fields EUROPA WAY | grass pitches | 491 yd |
| Orrishmere Primary School (Closed) Worcester Road | grass pitches | 523 yd |
| Ladybridge Park Residents Club EDENBRIDGE ROAD | squash courts | 748 yd |
| The Cheadle College CHEADLE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 829 yd |
| Laurus Cheadle Hulme (Club Laurus) CHEADLE ROAD | grass pitches | 928 yd |
| Lane End Primary School RAMILLIES AVENUE | grass pitches | 998 yd |
| Ryecroft Park Sports Club PARK AVENUE | tennis courts | 1,027 yd |
| Buttersfield HULME HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,078 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 177.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.