Southdown Crescent is in Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle and in Stockport district. SK8 6HA 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 Southdown Crescent, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, SK8 6HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK8 6HD, SK8 6SF, SK8 6EZ, SK8 6SG, SK8 6SR, SK8 6SQ, SK8 6SE, SK8 6HB, SK8 6SS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SK8 6HA has a slightly higher male population, with 52% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 48% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 49.7% | 52% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 6HA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.7% 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 | 20.2% | 22.9% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -15.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.5% | 64.7% | -3.8% | 44.2% | 20.5% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 5.3% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 5.6% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 (90.1%) 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 | 62.5% | 60.6% | -1.9% | 48.4% | 12.2% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 29.5% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 7.2% | 8.3% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 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 6HA this area, 7.5% 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 60.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12% | 7.5% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 4.5% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 13.6% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 6% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 7.5% | -4.1% | 16.9% | -9.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.6% | 60.4% | 12.8% | 33.8% | 26.6% |
| Other | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 9.7% | 3.4% | -6.3% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 82.8% | 84.2% | 1.4% | 81.4% | 2.8% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 87.1% 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 | 90.3% | 87.1% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 4.6% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 4.6% | -2.6% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.1% | 87.1% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 11.7% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.8% | 0% | -8.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.5% | 76.7% | 15.8% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.8% | 37.2% | -6.4% |
| Christian | 56.3% | 46.2% | 10.1% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southdown Crescent 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Southdown Crescent, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £495,500 | 2024-05-03 | £513,251 |
| 48 Southdown Crescent, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £497,500 | 2020-12-04 | £586,112 |
| 54 Southdown Crescent, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2020-10-30 | £528,836 |
| 74 Southdown Crescent, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2019-04-17 | £618,371 |
| 60 Southdown Crescent, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2017-12-08 | £712,775 |
SK8 6HA 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 4,710 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 5,322 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 | 323 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Catholic Infant School Conway Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6DB | 4out of 4 | 877 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Catholic Junior School Conway Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6DB | 3out of 4 | 877 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Etchells Primary School East Avenue , Heald Green SK8 3DL | 3out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Primary School Outwood Road , Heald Green SK8 3ND | 3out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James' Catholic High School St James' Way , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,290 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurus Cheadle Hulme Cheadle Road , SK8 5GB | - not rated | 1,403 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Hulme High School Woods Lane , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7JY | 4out of 4 | 1,512 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsway School Foxland Road , SK8 4QX | 3out of 4 | 2,614 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramhall High School Seal Road , Bramhall SK7 2JT | 2out of 4 | 3,853 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,532 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH | - not rated | 5,405 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 | 772 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Hulme School Claremont Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6EF | - not rated | 849 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal School, Manchester Stanley Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6RQ | 4out of 4 | 1,255 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal College Manchester (Seashell Trust) Stanley Road , SK8 6RQ | - not rated | 1,255 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakgrove School Matlock Road , Heald Green SK8 3BU | 3out of 4 | 1,279 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eat@EdenPoint | Eden Point, Three Acres Lane | 488 yd | |
| Delhi Dream | 124 Turves Road, Cheadle Hulme | 535 yd | |
| Turves Road Cafe And Coffee | 136D Turves Road, Cheadle Hulme | 535 yd | |
| Ryecroft Park Sports Club | Park Avenue, Cheadle Hulme | 544 yd | |
| Emmanuel Church | 198 Bruntwood Lane, Cheadle Hulme | 626 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Star | 146 Turves Road, Cheadle Hulme | 534 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 136A Turves Road, Cheadle Hulme | 535 yd | |
| One One Eight | 118 Turves Road, Cheadle Hulme | 535 yd | |
| Coopers | 178A Wilmslow Road, Heald Green | 973 yd | |
| Desi Kana & Slims | 6 Finney Lane, Heald Green | 1,036 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coop | 136B Turves Road, Cheadle Hulme | 535 yd | |
| Long Lane Post Office | 190 Wilmslow Road, Heald Green | 945 yd | |
| Spar Convenience Store | 180-182 Wilmslow Road, Heald Green | 960 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | 10 Gillbent Road, Cheadle Hulme | 1,073 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eden Park Eden Park Road | grass pitches | 274 yd |
| Bradshaw Hall Playing Fields (New) Hall Acres Lane | grass pitches | 318 yd |
| Bradshaw Hall Primary School VERNON CLOSE | grass pitches | 362 yd |
| Ryecroft Park Sports Club PARK AVENUE | tennis courts | 546 yd |
| Cheadle Hulme School CLAREMONT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 589 yd |
| Green Bank Preparatory School HEATHBANK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 683 yd |
| Bruntwood Primary School Pitches (Closed) Conway Road | grass pitches | 860 yd |
| Buttersfield HULME HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 913 yd |
| Cheadle Catholic Junior School CONWAY ROAD | grass pitches | 934 yd |
| Hulme Hall Grammar School (Closed) Hulme Hall Road | 986 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 | 181.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.