Gillbent Road is in Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle and in Stockport district. SK8 6NQ 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 Gillbent Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, SK8 6NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK8 6NG, SK8 6NY, SK8 7LD, SK8 6PB, SK8 7LT, SK8 6NX, SK8 6NZ, SK8 7LP, SK8 6NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK8 6NQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 50.1% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 48.2% | 49.9% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 6NQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.5% 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 | 31.6% | 31.5% | -0.1% | 37.9% | -6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.7% | 56.5% | 2.8% | 44.2% | 12.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 4.3% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 5.1% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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% | 50.7% | 5.7% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 35% | 33.3% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 15% | 11% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 3.8% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 23.5% | 14.1% | -9.4% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 10.5% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 18.1% | 5.1% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 5.1% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 13.7% | -1.4% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.3% | 36.8% | 11.5% | 33.8% | 3.0% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 95% | 87.3% | -7.7% | 81.4% | 5.9% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 89.3% 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 | 93.8% | 89.3% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 5.8% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 89.8% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 9.9% | 9.3% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.6% | 76.7% | 6.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 51% | 46.2% | 4.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gillbent Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bramhall 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 stayed broadly stable by about -0.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73A Gillbent Road, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-10-02 | £375,000 |
| 73 Gillbent Road, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £488,500 | 2023-07-10 | £508,875 |
| 79 Gillbent Road, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2023-05-11 | £772,041 |
| 69 Gillbent Road, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2021-05-28 | £475,859 |
| 93 Gillbent Road, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £298,000 | 2021-02-02 | £357,740 |
SK8 6NQ 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 5,278 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorn Grove Primary School Woodstock Avenue , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7LD | 3out of 4 | 162 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hursthead Infant School Kirkstead Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7PZ | 4out of 4 | 975 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hursthead Junior School Kirkstead Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7PZ | 3out of 4 | 976 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hey Primary School Eskdale Avenue , Bramhall SK7 1DS | 3out of 4 | 1,434 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradshaw Hall Primary School Vernon Close , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6AN | 3out of 4 | 1,464 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 | 440 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Hulme High School Woods Lane , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7JY | 4out of 4 | 575 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurus Cheadle Hulme Cheadle Road , SK8 5GB | - not rated | 2,401 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramhall High School Seal Road , Bramhall SK7 2JT | 2out of 4 | 3,051 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsway School Foxland Road , SK8 4QX | 3out of 4 | 3,822 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 | 2,507 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH | - not rated | 5,395 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheadle Hulme School Claremont Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6EF | - not rated | 758 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank Preparatory School Heathbank Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6HU | - not rated | 1,076 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley School Whitehaven Road , Bramhall SK7 1EN | 4out of 4 | 1,362 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal School, Manchester Stanley Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6RQ | 4out of 4 | 1,460 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal College Manchester (Seashell Trust) Stanley Road , SK8 6RQ | - not rated | 1,460 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Xpress | 165-167 Gillbent Road, Cheadle Hulme | 325 yd | |
| Barinda | 7 Gillbent Road, Cheadle Hulme | 338 yd | |
| One Thirty Cafe | 130 Hulme Hall Road, Cheadle Hulme | 591 yd | |
| A Bite 2 Eat | 119 Hulme Hall Road, Cheadle Hulme | 591 yd | |
| Tangs Restaurant | 19 Church Road, Cheadle Hulme | 654 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Lane Baptist Church | Pingate Lane South, Cheadle Hulme | 397 yd | |
| The Church Inn | Church Inn, 90 Ravenoak Road | 881 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dynasty | 163 Gillbent Road, Cheadle Hulme | 325 yd | |
| New Orchid House | 5 Gillbent Road, Cheadle Hulme | 338 yd | |
| Fresh Pizza | Church Road Post Office, 144 Hulme Hall Road | 520 yd | |
| Golden Gate | 26 Church Road, Cheadle Hulme | 741 yd | |
| Amigo | 16 Church Road, Cheadle Hulme | 741 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raja Bros | 167 Gillbent Road, Cheadle Hulme | 325 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | 10 Gillbent Road, Cheadle Hulme | 343 yd | |
| Go Local Extra | 70 Fountains Road, Cheadle Hulme | 878 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thorn Grove Primary School WOODSTOCK AVENUE | grass pitches | 59 yd |
| St James Catholic High School ST. JAMES WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 480 yd |
| Cheadle Hulme High School WOODS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 496 yd |
| Life Leisure Cheadle Hulme WOODS LANE | squash courts | 530 yd |
| Woods Lane WOODS LANE | grass pitches | 530 yd |
| Cheadle Hulme Mission Hall VILLAGE INSTITUTE YARD VILLAGE INSTITUTE YARD HULME HALL ROAD | 548 yd | |
| Grove Park GROVE LANE | grass pitches, squash courts | 666 yd |
| Cheadle Hulme School CLAREMONT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 811 yd |
| Hursthead Junior School Kirkstead Road | grass pitches | 887 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Cheadle) 4E 4E DUKE AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 1,019 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 | 78.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 191.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.