Ravenswood Drive is in Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle and in Stockport district. SK8 7DZ is located in the Bramhall South & Woodford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cheadle. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ravenswood Drive, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, SK8 7DZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK8 7DW, SK8 7DR, SK8 7DS, SK8 7DH, SK8 7SP, SK8 7DT, SK8 7HU, SK8 7DU, SK8 7EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SK8 7DZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 50.5% | 49.1% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 49.5% | 50.9% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 | 28% | 27.9% | -0.1% | 37.9% | -10.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.4% | 48.3% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 4.1% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 13.8% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 7.9% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 52.5% | 56.9% | 4.4% | 48.4% | 8.5% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 26.4% | -6.8% | 33.6% | -7.2% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 11.5% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
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 46.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.4% | 14.3% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 5.7% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 13.5% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 14.8% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.9% | 46.3% | 3.4% | 33.8% | 12.5% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 93.2% | 92.7% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 11.3% |
In this area, 94.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.5% | 94.4% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 94.4% | 2.5% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.2% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0.3% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.6% | 76.7% | 14.9% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.9% | 37.2% | 3.7% |
| Christian | 53.5% | 46.2% | 7.3% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ravenswood Drive 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 fallen by about -53.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Ravenswood Drive, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2023-07-10 | £438,430 |
| 22 Ravenswood Drive, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £2,500 | 2022-06-13 | £2,615 |
| 12 Ravenswood Drive, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2021-12-07 | £523,638 |
| 10 Ravenswood Drive, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £478,200 | 2021-06-23 | £559,466 |
| 4 Ravenswood Drive, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2021-05-07 | £436,104 |
SK8 7DZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 retired residents living in SK8 7DZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 83 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 4,266 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 4,719 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane End Primary School Ramillies Avenue , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7AL | 4out of 4 | 828 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hursthead Junior School Kirkstead Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7PZ | 3out of 4 | 944 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hursthead Infant School Kirkstead Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,050 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorn Grove Primary School Woodstock Avenue , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7LD | 3out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradshaw Hall Primary School Vernon Close , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6AN | 3out of 4 | 1,601 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheadle Hulme High School Woods Lane , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7JY | 4out of 4 | 707 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Catholic High School St James' Way , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,606 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurus Cheadle Hulme Cheadle Road , SK8 5GB | - not rated | 2,028 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramhall High School Seal Road , Bramhall SK7 2JT | 2out of 4 | 2,289 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Grove High School Jacksons Lane , Hazel Grove SK7 5JX | 2out of 4 | 3,523 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,082 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH | - not rated | 4,226 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 | 752 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank Preparatory School Heathbank Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6HU | - not rated | 846 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley School Whitehaven Road , Bramhall SK7 1EN | 4out of 4 | 1,785 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal School, Manchester Stanley Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6RQ | 4out of 4 | 2,455 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal College Manchester (Seashell Trust) Stanley Road , SK8 6RQ | - not rated | 2,455 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Governor's House | Governors House, 43 Ravenoak Road | 231 yd | |
| Tangs Restaurant | 19 Church Road, Cheadle Hulme | 535 yd | |
| Bramall Park Golf Club | Bramhall Park Golf Club, 20 Manor Road | 579 yd | |
| Community Kitchen/Playgroup@Cheadle Hulme Methodist Church | Ramillies Avenue, Cheadle Hulme | 614 yd | |
| One Thirty Cafe | 130 Hulme Hall Road, Cheadle Hulme | 662 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Church Inn | Church Inn, 90 Ravenoak Road | 290 yd | |
| Cheadle Hulme Conservative Club | Conservative Club, 25 Mellor Road | 744 yd | |
| The Chiverton Tap | 8 Mellor Road, Cheadle Hulme | 818 yd | |
| Archive Bar And Bottle | 2 Mellor Road, Cheadle Hulme | 876 yd | |
| Kings Tap Also T/a Chik Box , K-Town Chicken & Locked And Lo | The Kings Hall, 13 Station Road | 1,043 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Gate | 26 Church Road, Cheadle Hulme | 430 yd | |
| Amigo | 16 Church Road, Cheadle Hulme | 430 yd | |
| Hannah Indian Takeaway | 42 Station Road, Cheadle Hulme | 671 yd | |
| Sizzling Wok | 40 Station Road, Cheadle Hulme | 671 yd | |
| Fresh Pizza | Church Road Post Office, 144 Hulme Hall Road | 696 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 34 Station Road, Cheadle Hulme | 671 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | 10 Gillbent Road, Cheadle Hulme | 870 yd | |
| Go Local Extra | 70 Fountains Road, Cheadle Hulme | 1,062 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bramall Park Golf Club MANOR ROAD | golf | 344 yd |
| Hulme Hall Grammar School (Closed) Hulme Hall Road | 639 yd | |
| Cheadle Hulme Mission Hall VILLAGE INSTITUTE YARD VILLAGE INSTITUTE YARD HULME HALL ROAD | 659 yd | |
| Buttersfield HULME HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 711 yd |
| Life Leisure Cheadle Hulme WOODS LANE | squash courts | 711 yd |
| Woods Lane WOODS LANE | grass pitches | 711 yd |
| Cheadle Hulme High School WOODS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 719 yd |
| Lane End Primary School RAMILLIES AVENUE | grass pitches | 828 yd |
| Green Bank Preparatory School HEATHBANK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 956 yd |
| Hursthead Junior School Kirkstead Road | grass pitches | 1,007 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 | 45.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 182.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.