Turves Road is in Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle and in Stockport district. SK8 6AL is located in the Cheadle Hulme South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cheadle. This postcode has been in use since 1986-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Turves Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, SK8 6AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK8 6BZ, SK8 6AW, SK8 6BJ, SK8 6BQ, SK8 6BN, SK8 6BY, SK8 6AN, SK8 3AS, SK8 6BL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK8 6AL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.1% | 51.7% | -2.4% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 45.9% | 48.3% | 2.4% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 37.5% | 38.6% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.9% | 36.5% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -7.7% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 4.7% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 15.8% | 15.5% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 6.4% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 4.7% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 45.6% | 46.6% | 1.0% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 27.7% | 26.5% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -7.1% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 13.6% | -2.0% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 9.4% | 10.5% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 6.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 | 30.8% | 21.6% | -9.2% | 18.2% | 3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 12.5% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 17.7% | 1.9% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 6% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 18.1% | 3.1% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.8% | 23.7% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 4% | 0.4% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 94.5% | 89.1% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 7.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
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 | 91.2% | 89.2% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 1% | 4.7% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 3.4% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.9% | 89.2% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.8% | 8.8% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 0.7% | -2.6% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 0% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 17.7% | 13.5% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.9% | 37.2% | 6.7% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Turves Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Cheadle Hulme South 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 -56.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 161 Turves Road, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2025-01-15 | £385,111 |
| 159 Turves Road, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £289,950 | 2023-01-13 | £296,909 |
| 203 Turves Road, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £342,000 | 2022-10-10 | £344,016 |
| 191 Turves Road, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2021-06-30 | £321,982 |
| 205 Turves Road, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2017-03-24 | £318,665 |
SK8 6AL 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 | 63 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 4,460 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 5,109 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 5,226 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradshaw Hall Primary School Vernon Close , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6AN | 3out of 4 | 324 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Catholic Infant School Conway Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6DB | 4out of 4 | 442 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Catholic Junior School Conway Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6DB | 3out of 4 | 442 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Etchells Primary School East Avenue , Heald Green SK8 3DL | 3out of 4 | 783 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Hulme Primary School Cheadle Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5GB | - not rated | 1,031 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,035 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Catholic High School St James' Way , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,814 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Hulme High School Woods Lane , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7JY | 4out of 4 | 1,987 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsway School Foxland Road , SK8 4QX | 3out of 4 | 2,084 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport Academy Heathbank Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0UP | 3out of 4 | 3,733 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,170 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH | - not rated | 5,407 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North West Hospital School 100 Wilmslow Road , SK8 3DG | - not rated | 896 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank Preparatory School Heathbank Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6HU | - not rated | 1,074 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashcroft School The Together Trust Centre , Schools Hill SK8 1JE | - not rated | 1,221 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Inscape House School Together Trust Campus , Schools Hill SK8 1JE | 3out of 4 | 1,221 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Hulme School Claremont Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6EF | - not rated | 1,268 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi Dream | 124 Turves Road, Cheadle Hulme | 111 yd | |
| Turves Road Cafe And Coffee | 136D Turves Road, Cheadle Hulme | 111 yd | |
| Emmanuel Church | 198 Bruntwood Lane, Cheadle Hulme | 151 yd | |
| Ryecroft Park Sports Club | Park Avenue, Cheadle Hulme | 462 yd | |
| Benugo | John Lewis Partnership, Cheadle Royal Retail Park | 516 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heald Green Social Club & Institute Ltd | Heald Green Social Institute, 19 Finney Lane | 753 yd | |
| Players Dramatic Society | Anfield Road, Cheadle Hulme | 1,046 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Star | 146 Turves Road, Cheadle Hulme | 100 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 136A Turves Road, Cheadle Hulme | 111 yd | |
| One One Eight | 118 Turves Road, Cheadle Hulme | 111 yd | |
| Desi Kana & Slims | 6 Finney Lane, Heald Green | 653 yd | |
| Coopers | 178A Wilmslow Road, Heald Green | 728 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coop | 136B Turves Road, Cheadle Hulme | 111 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, Cheadle Royal Retail Park | 684 yd | |
| Spar Convenience Store | 180-182 Wilmslow Road, Heald Green | 732 yd | |
| Long Lane Post Office | 190 Wilmslow Road, Heald Green | 799 yd | |
| The Co-Op | 67B Cheadle Road, Cheadle Hulme | 1,063 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bradshaw Hall Primary School VERNON CLOSE | grass pitches | 218 yd |
| Bruntwood Primary School Pitches (Closed) Conway Road | grass pitches | 404 yd |
| Cheadle Catholic Junior School CONWAY ROAD | grass pitches | 456 yd |
| Ryecroft Park Sports Club PARK AVENUE | tennis courts | 555 yd |
| Bradshaw Hall Playing Fields (New) Hall Acres Lane | grass pitches | 602 yd |
| Eden Park Eden Park Road | grass pitches | 755 yd |
| Bruntwood Park Bruntwood Lane | cycling, grass pitches | 921 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Cheadle) ROYAL CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 942 yd |
| Green Bank Preparatory School HEATHBANK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 965 yd |
| Laurus Cheadle Hulme (Club Laurus) CHEADLE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,029 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 163.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.