Pingate Lane is in Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle and in Stockport district. SK8 7LX 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 Pingate Lane, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, SK8 7LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK8 7NP, SK8 7NA, SK8 7LU, SK8 7LT, SK8 6NL, SK8 7LZ, SK8 7LP, SK8 7QU, SK8 7NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK8 7LX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 51.4% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 51% | 48.6% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 7LX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.9% 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 | 26.3% | 25.9% | -0.4% | 37.9% | -12.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.6% | 60.9% | 0.3% | 44.2% | 16.7% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 8% | 4.7% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 6.2% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 (90.3%) 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 | 57.5% | 61.3% | 3.8% | 48.4% | 12.9% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 29% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 7.1% | 8.1% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 7LX this area, 8.8% 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 45.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.8% | 8.8% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 7.3% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 13.9% | -6.2% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 19% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.8% | 45.4% | 5.6% | 33.8% | 11.6% |
| Other | 5.1% | 1.5% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 90% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.5% | 90% | -5.5% | 81.4% | 8.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 93.3% 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 | 96.6% | 93.3% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 93% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.5% | 76.7% | 13.8% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.8% | 37.2% | -0.4% |
| Christian | 50.1% | 46.2% | 3.9% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pingate Lane 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 risen by about 10.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Pingate Lane, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2022-04-12 | £630,488 |
| 27 Pingate Lane, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2021-04-07 | £564,883 |
| 37 Pingate Lane, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £298,950 | 2020-12-18 | £360,996 |
| 19A Pingate Lane, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2020-11-13 | £433,545 |
| 37 Pingate Lane, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2012-12-14 | £319,641 |
SK8 7LX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SK8 7LX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| 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 | 263 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hursthead Infant School Kirkstead Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7PZ | 4out of 4 | 838 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hursthead Junior School Kirkstead Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7PZ | 3out of 4 | 874 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hey Primary School Eskdale Avenue , Bramhall SK7 1DS | 3out of 4 | 1,160 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradshaw Hall Primary School Vernon Close , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6AN | 3out of 4 | 1,781 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 | 468 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Hulme High School Woods Lane , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7JY | 4out of 4 | 641 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurus Cheadle Hulme Cheadle Road , SK8 5GB | - not rated | 2,717 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramhall High School Seal Road , Bramhall SK7 2JT | 2out of 4 | 2,975 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsway School Foxland Road , SK8 4QX | 3out of 4 | 4,136 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 | 2,822 yd | Further education | No | 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 | 1,052 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley School Whitehaven Road , Bramhall SK7 1EN | 4out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank Preparatory School Heathbank Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6HU | - not rated | 1,377 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal School, Manchester Stanley Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6RQ | 4out of 4 | 1,591 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal College Manchester (Seashell Trust) Stanley Road , SK8 6RQ | - not rated | 1,591 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 | 300 yd | |
| Barinda | 7 Gillbent Road, Cheadle Hulme | 600 yd | |
| The Damson Tree | 66 Fountains Road, Cheadle Hulme | 732 yd | |
| One Thirty Cafe | 130 Hulme Hall Road, Cheadle Hulme | 851 yd | |
| A Bite 2 Eat | 119 Hulme Hall Road, Cheadle Hulme | 851 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Lane Baptist Church | Pingate Lane South, Cheadle Hulme | 78 yd | |
| The Church Inn | Church Inn, 90 Ravenoak Road | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dynasty | 163 Gillbent Road, Cheadle Hulme | 301 yd | |
| New Orchid House | 5 Gillbent Road, Cheadle Hulme | 600 yd | |
| Fresh Pizza | Church Road Post Office, 144 Hulme Hall Road | 772 yd | |
| Golden Gate | 26 Church Road, Cheadle Hulme | 907 yd | |
| Amigo | 16 Church Road, Cheadle Hulme | 907 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raja Bros | 167 Gillbent Road, Cheadle Hulme | 300 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | 10 Gillbent Road, Cheadle Hulme | 620 yd | |
| Go Local Extra | 70 Fountains Road, Cheadle Hulme | 732 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thorn Grove Primary School WOODSTOCK AVENUE | grass pitches | 313 yd |
| Grove Park GROVE LANE | grass pitches, squash courts | 391 yd |
| Cheadle Hulme High School WOODS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 610 yd |
| Life Leisure Cheadle Hulme WOODS LANE | squash courts | 622 yd |
| Woods Lane WOODS LANE | grass pitches | 622 yd |
| St James Catholic High School ST. JAMES WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 645 yd |
| Hursthead Junior School Kirkstead Road | grass pitches | 761 yd |
| Cheadle Hulme Mission Hall VILLAGE INSTITUTE YARD VILLAGE INSTITUTE YARD HULME HALL ROAD | 790 yd | |
| Moss Hey Primary School ESKDALE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,055 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Cheadle) 4E 4E DUKE AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 1,078 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 | 145.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.