Stanley Road is in Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle and in Stockport district. SK8 6RF is located in the Heald Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cheadle. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stanley Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, SK8 6RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK9 3SW, SK9 3SN, SK9 3SP, SK9 3SS, SK9 3SL, SK9 3LB, SK9 3SH, SK9 3SY, SK9 3SR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK8 6RF is primarily male, with 54.5% of the population 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 | 47.8% | 45.5% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -5.5% |
| Male | 52.2% | 54.5% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 5.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SK8 6RF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45% | 44% | -1.0% | 37.9% | 6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.3% | 37.9% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -6.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6% | 9.9% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 6.1% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 44.2% | 49.3% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 33% | 34.4% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 13.4% | -3.8% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 | 24.4% | 27.3% | 2.9% | 18.2% | 9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 7% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 14% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3.8% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 12.2% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.2% | 33.4% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -0.4% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.3% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.6% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 6.1% | 13.7% | 7.6% | 2.7% | 11.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 86.9% | 78.6% | -8.3% | 81.4% | -2.8% |
| Arab | 2.9% | 0.7% | -2.2% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 86.1% 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% | 86.1% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 4.7% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 6.9% | 1.3% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.6% | 86.1% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 11.6% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 1% | -7.5% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 76.7% | 7.0% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.9% | 37.2% | -12.3% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 17.5% | 6.5% | 11.0% |
| Not answered | 10.1% | 6.0% | 4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stanley Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Heald Green 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 -95.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153 Stanley Road, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £717,500 | 2022-02-11 | £776,588 |
| 157 Stanley Road, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2015-07-24 | £925,210 |
| 173 Stanley Road, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £557,500 | 2014-07-11 | £957,878 |
| 161 Stanley Road, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2014-05-02 | £968,000 |
| 175 Stanley Road, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2012-04-27 | £1,059,290 |
SK8 6RF 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SK8 6RF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Transport and storage | 25 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Primary School Outwood Road , Heald Green SK8 3ND | 3out of 4 | 580 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Handforth Grange Primary School Ullswater Road , Handforth SK9 3NG | 4out of 4 | 957 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolshaw Primary School Cross Road , Heald Green SK8 3LW | 3out of 4 | 1,131 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Etchells Primary School East Avenue , Heald Green SK8 3DL | 3out of 4 | 1,491 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hall Road , Handforth SK9 3AE | 3out of 4 | 1,515 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,143 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Hulme High School Woods Lane , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7JY | 4out of 4 | 2,086 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurus Cheadle Hulme Cheadle Road , SK8 5GB | - not rated | 2,779 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsway School Foxland Road , SK8 4QX | 3out of 4 | 3,519 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramhall High School Seal Road , Bramhall SK7 2JT | 2out of 4 | 4,562 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 | 2,913 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal School, Manchester Stanley Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6RQ | 4out of 4 | 188 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal College Manchester (Seashell Trust) Stanley Road , SK8 6RQ | - not rated | 188 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakgrove School Matlock Road , Heald Green SK8 3BU | 3out of 4 | 802 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Hulme School Claremont Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6EF | - not rated | 1,869 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Hospital School 100 Wilmslow Road , SK8 3DG | - not rated | 2,010 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pro Football Arena | Unit K2, Earl Road | 704 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 1A, Earl Road | 704 yd | |
| The Beech Tree | The Beech Tree Hotel, 128 Outwood Road | 823 yd | |
| Head Over Heels | Unit D 1, Commercial Avenue | 831 yd | |
| John Lewis | John Lewis Partnership, Epsom Avenue | 856 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waggon and Horses | Waggon And Horses, Wilmslow Road | 524 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Star | 20 Haddon Road, Heald Green | 1,056 yd | |
| Kismat Tandoori | 132 Outwood Road, Heald Green | 1,064 yd | |
| New Woks Cooking | 122 Wilmslow Road | 1,073 yd | |
| Kansas Fried Chicken | 132 Wilmslow Road | 1,073 yd | |
| Spinachi | 148 Wilmslow Road | 1,073 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homesense | Unit 1, Stanley Green Retail Park | 704 yd | |
| Londis (Heald Green) | 6-8 Haddon Road, Heald Green | 1,056 yd | |
| Spar | 118 Wilmslow Road | 1,073 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Seashell Trust Centre STANLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 145 yd |
| Hallmark Health Club (Manchester) STANLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 324 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Cheadle) 4E 4E DUKE AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 539 yd |
| Outwood Primary School OUTWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 675 yd |
| Box Football UNIT K2 UNIT K2 EARL ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 751 yd |
| Brooke Dean Community College (Closed) Spath Lane | grass pitches | 759 yd |
| Handforth Grange School ULLSWATER ROAD | grass pitches | 984 yd |
| The Gym (Handforth Wilmslow) Epsom Avenue | health and fitness suite | 1,034 yd |
| St James Catholic High School ST. JAMES WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,037 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 | 81.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 81.8% |
| 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 | 4.5% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 18.2% |
| Median download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 313.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.