Larkhill Road is in Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle and in Stockport district. SK8 5QW is located in the Cheadle East & Cheadle Hulme North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stockport. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Larkhill Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, SK8 5QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK8 5QP, SK8 5QH, SK8 5QT, SK8 5QJ, SK8 5QS, SK8 5QE, SK8 5QN, SK8 5QF, SK8 5QB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK8 5QW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 50.9% | 3.2% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 52.3% | 49.1% | -3.2% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 35.5% | 41.9% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43% | 38.6% | -4.4% | 44.2% | -5.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 3.7% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 9.6% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 6.3% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.6% | 43.7% | 2.1% | 48.4% | -4.7% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 30.7% | -6.0% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 16.4% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 7.5% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 32.6% | 26.6% | -6.0% | 18.2% | 8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.9% | 13.3% | -8.6% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 16.6% | 3.3% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 2.6% | -1.3% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 13.7% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.5% | 25.1% | 13.6% | 33.8% | -8.7% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2.2% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.3% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 4.8% | 7.4% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 87.2% | 78.3% | -8.9% | 81.4% | -3.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 85.6% 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 | 90.1% | 85.6% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 5.7% | 3.9% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 7.2% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.8% | 85.6% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 11.5% | 11.0% | 9.8% | 1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 0% | -6.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 76.7% | -2.3% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 19.5% | 13.5% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.1% | 37.2% | 1.9% |
| Christian | 45.1% | 46.2% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 11.2% | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Larkhill 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 -40.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Larkhill Road, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-09-02 | £243,794 |
| 21 Larkhill Road, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £238,105 | 2023-11-03 | £247,533 |
| 36 Larkhill Road, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2023-10-10 | £265,366 |
| 49 Larkhill Road, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £257,500 | 2023-05-30 | £272,678 |
| 62 Larkhill Road, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-08-19 | £287,007 |
SK8 5QW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 92 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,807 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 2,312 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 3,312 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 | 2out of 4 | 550 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Hall Primary School Cuddington Crescent , Bridge Hall SK3 8LX | 3out of 4 | 884 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adswood Primary School Garners Lane , Adswood SK3 8PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,081 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ambrose Catholic Primary School Rostrevor Road , Adswood SK3 8LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,085 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Park Primary School Bombay Road , Edgeley SK3 9RF | 4out of 4 | 1,185 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockport Academy Heathbank Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0UP | 3out of 4 | 1,221 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurus Cheadle Hulme Cheadle Road , SK8 5GB | - not rated | 2,003 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport School Mile End Lane , SK2 6BW | 3out of 4 | 3,027 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Hulme High School Woods Lane , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7JY | 4out of 4 | 3,153 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsway School Foxland Road , SK8 4QX | 3out of 4 | 3,342 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 | 1,897 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH | - not rated | 2,667 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pendlebury Centre Edgeley Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,528 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Hall Grammar School Beech Avenue , Stockport SK3 8HA | - not rated | 1,890 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Stockport Belgrave House , 211 Chestergate SK3 0AN | - not rated | 2,389 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashcroft School The Together Trust Centre , Schools Hill SK8 1JE | - not rated | 2,436 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Inscape House School Together Trust Campus , Schools Hill SK8 1JE | 3out of 4 | 2,436 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | 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 | 249 yd | |
| Micker Brook | The Micker Brook, Councillor Lane | 513 yd | |
| Cafe On The Park | Park Square, Bird Hall Lane | 672 yd | |
| Bridgehall Community Centre | Bridge Hall Community Centre, Siddington Avenue | 743 yd | |
| Swanbourne Gardens | 45 Swanbourne Gardens, Edgeley | 866 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Keys | Cross Keys Hotel, 10 Adswood Road | 376 yd | |
| Ladybridge Park Residents Club | Edenbridge Road, Cheadle Hulme | 683 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yummy Kitchen Chinese Takeaway | 14 Grosvenor Road, Cheadle Hulme | 197 yd | |
| Kurious Kebab | 8 Grosvenor Road, Cheadle Hulme | 197 yd | |
| Stax Burgers | 10 Adswood Road, Cheadle Hulme | 376 yd | |
| Tasty Place | 282 Adswood Road, Adswood | 685 yd | |
| Grand Dad Pizza Burger And Curries | 7 Cuddington Crescent, Adswood | 719 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gigi Supermarket | 4-6 Grosvenor Road, Cheadle Hulme | 197 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Supermarket, Councillor Lane | 513 yd | |
| Pantry At Number 5 | 5 Cuddington Crescent, Adswood | 719 yd | |
| Raja Bros | 333 Adswood Road, Adswood | 731 yd | |
| One Stop | 151 Councillor Lane, Cheadle | 1,087 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Adswood Park PARSONAGE WAY | grass pitches | 518 yd |
| Ladybridge Primary School COUNCILLOR LANE | grass pitches | 642 yd |
| Ladybridge Park Residents Club EDENBRIDGE ROAD | squash courts | 756 yd |
| Bridge Hall Primary School SIDDINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 830 yd |
| Oakhurst Drive Recreation Ground Oakhurst Drive | grass pitches | 848 yd |
| Adswood Primary School Garners Lane | grass pitches | 900 yd |
| St Ambrose Rc Primary School Rostrevor Road | grass pitches | 988 yd |
| Bridgehall Playing Fields EUROPA WAY | grass pitches | 993 yd |
| Sandringham Road Playing Fields Sandringham Road | grass pitches | 1,014 yd |
| Lavington Avenue Playing Fields LAVINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,069 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 159.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.