The Drive is in Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle and in Stockport district. SK8 5PW 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 The Drive, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, SK8 5PW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK8 5PN, SK8 5PL, SK8 5RE, SK8 5PR, SK8 5QB, SK8 5QD, SK8 5RP, SK8 5RW, SK8 5QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK8 5PW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 53.7% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 49.3% | 46.3% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.2% | 37.7% | 7.5% | 37.9% | -0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.1% | 48.8% | -5.3% | 44.2% | 4.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 8.7% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 3.4% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (87%) 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 | 49.8% | 52.4% | 2.6% | 48.4% | 4.0% |
| Good health | 34% | 34.6% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 11.8% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 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 5PW this area, 7.8% 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 46.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.5% | 7.8% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 9.8% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 10.2% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 3.9% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 19.5% | 4.4% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.5% | 46.3% | 10.8% | 33.8% | 12.5% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 93.6% | 93.9% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 12.5% |
In this area, 94.7% 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 | 97.5% | 94.7% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 94.7% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.2% | 76.7% | 15.5% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.3% | 37.2% | 7.1% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 The Drive, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £259,000 | 2003-05-16 | £669,083 |
| 2 The Drive, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 1996-09-04 | £591,531 |
SK8 5PW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| 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 | 1,005 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | - not rated | 2,222 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | - not rated | 2,713 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 3,692 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Nursery School Churchill Street , Heaton Norris SK4 1ND | - not rated | 3,968 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladybridge Primary School Councillor Lane , SK8 2JF | 3out of 4 | 550 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orrishmere Primary School Worcester Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5NW | - not rated | 964 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Tree Primary School Queens Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HH | 3out of 4 | 1,106 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Hall Primary School Cuddington Crescent , Bridge Hall SK3 8LX | 2out of 4 | 1,210 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adswood Primary School Garners Lane , Adswood SK3 8PQ | - not rated | 1,223 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockport Academy Heathbank Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0UP | - not rated | 1,626 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Avondale High School Heathbank Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0UP | - not rated | 1,626 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manor County Secondary School North Downs Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 1,693 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurus Cheadle Hulme Cheadle Road , SK8 5GB | 4out of 4 | 1,781 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Davenport School Frewland Avenue , Davenport SK3 8UA | - not rated | 1,917 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 | 1,693 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport College Wellington Road South , SK1 3UQ | - not rated | 2,694 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH | - not rated | 2,844 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Area College Buckingham Road , SK4 4RA | - not rated | 5,135 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 | 949 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon School Whitelea Drive , Adswood SK3 8PF | - not rated | 1,124 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ramillies Hall School Cheadle Hulme , SK8 7AJ | - not rated | 1,151 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Danyers College North Downs Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 1,693 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pendlebury Centre Edgeley Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,875 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wimborne Close Luncheon Club | Wimborne Close Sheltered Housi, Wimborne Close | 204 yd | |
| Micker Brook | The Micker Brook, Councillor Lane | 264 yd | |
| The March Hare | Mill Lane, Cheadle Hulme | 504 yd | |
| Ivy Cafe & Pavillion | Ladybridge Connect, Off Meadway | 787 yd | |
| Cafe On The Park | Park Square, Bird Hall Lane | 911 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Keys | Cross Keys Hotel, 10 Adswood Road | 191 yd | |
| Ladybridge Park Residents Club | Edenbridge Road, Cheadle Hulme | 286 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stax Burgers | 10 Adswood Road, Cheadle Hulme | 191 yd | |
| Yummy Kitchen Chinese Takeaway | 14 Grosvenor Road, Cheadle Hulme | 235 yd | |
| Kurious Kebab | 8 Grosvenor Road, Cheadle Hulme | 235 yd | |
| Tasty Place | 282 Adswood Road, Adswood | 896 yd | |
| Garners Lane Pizza Ltd T/A UK Pizza | 203A Garners Lane, Adswood | 1,055 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gigi Supermarket | 4-6 Grosvenor Road, Cheadle Hulme | 235 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Supermarket, Councillor Lane | 264 yd | |
| DA Shop | 15-19 Worcester Road, Cheadle Hulme | 887 yd | |
| Raja Bros | 333 Adswood Road, Adswood | 946 yd | |
| One Stop | 151 Councillor Lane, Cheadle | 1,084 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ladybridge Park Residents Club EDENBRIDGE ROAD | squash courts | 429 yd |
| Adswood Park PARSONAGE WAY | grass pitches | 476 yd |
| Ladybridge Primary School COUNCILLOR LANE | grass pitches | 555 yd |
| Bridgehall Playing Fields EUROPA WAY | grass pitches | 618 yd |
| Sandringham Road Playing Fields Sandringham Road | grass pitches | 656 yd |
| Orrishmere Primary School (Closed) Worcester Road | grass pitches | 941 yd |
| Cheadle Hulme Ladybridge Sports And Social Club VAUDREY DRIVE | grass pitches | 958 yd |
| Oakhurst Drive Recreation Ground Oakhurst Drive | grass pitches | 1,008 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.