Sherwood Avenue is in Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle and in Stockport district. SK8 6AU 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 Sherwood Avenue, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, SK8 6AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK8 6AT, SK8 6GR, SK8 6BG, SK8 6AR, SK8 6DP, SK8 6BF, SK8 6AX, SK8 6BD, SK8 6AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK8 6AU 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 | 50.4% | 50.9% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.1% | -0.5% | 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 | 27.7% | 29.7% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.1% | 50.7% | 2.6% | 44.2% | 6.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 6.2% | 3.3% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 7.2% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 11.5% | 8.5% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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 | 53.4% | 50.4% | -3.0% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 30.4% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 11% | 14.2% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.5% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 13.1% | 13.4% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.8% | 9.2% | -11.6% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 13.1% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 5.6% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 15.4% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.8% | 42.2% | 8.4% | 33.8% | 8.4% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 91.9% | 86% | -5.9% | 81.4% | 4.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 87.7% 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 | 91.6% | 87.7% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 2.3% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 88.4% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.1% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 1.5% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.1% | 76.7% | 5.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29% | 37.2% | -8.2% |
| Christian | 54.9% | 46.2% | 8.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sherwood Avenue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Sherwood Avenue, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2025-03-28 | £260,344 |
| 8 Sherwood Avenue, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2022-06-30 | £205,979 |
| 4 Sherwood Avenue, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2014-01-27 | £236,111 |
| 4 Sherwood Avenue, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £24,500 | 1997-10-31 | £124,749 |
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adswood Nursery School Arnfield Road , Adswood SK3 8PJ | - not rated | 2,771 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | - not rated | 3,774 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfair Nursery School Ashgate Avenue , Crossacres M22 7ZE | - not rated | 3,866 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | - not rated | 4,385 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gresty Nursery School Ashurst Road , Peel Hall M22 5AU | - not rated | 4,481 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruntwood Primary School Conway Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6DB | - not rated | 492 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Catholic Infant School Conway Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6DB | 3out of 4 | 594 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Catholic Junior School Conway Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6DB | 3out of 4 | 594 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Hulme Primary School Cheadle Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5GB | 3out of 4 | 609 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradshaw Hall Junior School Vernon Close , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6AN | - not rated | 664 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurus Cheadle Hulme Cheadle Road , SK8 5GB | 4out of 4 | 664 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manor County Secondary School North Downs Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 754 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Hulme County High School Woods Lane , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7JY | - not rated | 1,751 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Hulme High School Woods Lane , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7JY | - not rated | 1,751 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Hulme High School Woods Lane , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7JY | - not rated | 1,751 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 | 754 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport College Wellington Road South , SK1 3UQ | - not rated | 4,475 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH | - not rated | 4,581 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenbank Preparatory School Heathbank Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6HU | - not rated | 715 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Danyers College North Downs Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 754 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pear Tree Specialist Support High School Worcester Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5NW | - not rated | 1,021 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Hulme Junior School Claremont Road , SK8 6EF | - not rated | 1,038 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Hulme School Claremont Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6EF | - not rated | 1,038 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kenilworth | Kenilworth Hotel, 66 Cheadle Road | 291 yd | |
| MY DELI | 1C Buckingham Road, Cheadle Hulme | 346 yd | |
| Ryecroft Park Sports Club | Park Avenue, Cheadle Hulme | 382 yd | |
| The Red Fort | 55B Cheadle Road, Cheadle Hulme | 392 yd | |
| Delhi Dream | 124 Turves Road, Cheadle Hulme | 643 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Players Dramatic Society | Anfield Road, Cheadle Hulme | 365 yd | |
| Kings Tap Also T/a Chik Box , K-Town Chicken & Locked And Lo | The Kings Hall, 13 Station Road | 737 yd | |
| The Chiverton Tap | 8 Mellor Road, Cheadle Hulme | 783 yd | |
| Archive Bar And Bottle | 2 Mellor Road, Cheadle Hulme | 787 yd | |
| Cheadle Hulme Conservative Club | Conservative Club, 25 Mellor Road | 828 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy House | 59 Cheadle Road, Cheadle Hulme | 350 yd | |
| Charlie's Take Away | 57 Cheadle Road, Cheadle Hulme | 392 yd | |
| Lukes Fish And Chips | Ground Floor, 63 Cheadle Road | 392 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 136A Turves Road, Cheadle Hulme | 643 yd | |
| One One Eight | 118 Turves Road, Cheadle Hulme | 643 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Op | 67B Cheadle Road, Cheadle Hulme | 392 yd | |
| The Coop | 136B Turves Road, Cheadle Hulme | 643 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | Station Road, Cheadle Hulme | 679 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | 9-13 The Precinct, Cheadle Hulme | 766 yd | |
| Tesco | 34 Station Road, Cheadle Hulme | 949 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ryecroft Park Sports Club PARK AVENUE | tennis courts | 387 yd |
| Bruntwood Primary School Pitches (Closed) Conway Road | grass pitches | 537 yd |
| Cheadle Catholic Junior School CONWAY ROAD | grass pitches | 595 yd |
| Laurus Cheadle Hulme (Club Laurus) CHEADLE ROAD | grass pitches | 662 yd |
| Bradshaw Hall Primary School VERNON CLOSE | grass pitches | 668 yd |
| The Cheadle College CHEADLE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 709 yd |
| Green Bank Preparatory School HEATHBANK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 710 yd |
| Bruntwood Park Bruntwood Lane | cycling, grass pitches | 722 yd |
| Cheadle Hulme Ladybridge Sports And Social Club VAUDREY DRIVE | grass pitches | 840 yd |
| Buttersfield HULME HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 867 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 216 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.