Postcode Analysis Stockport, North West

WOOD STREET, SK8 1AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOOD STREET, SK8 1AQ.

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Population

466

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 42,000 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SK8 1AQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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10/10
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5/10
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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

SK8 1AQ is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 51 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SK8 1AQ is a mixed residential area on Wood Street, 0.8km from Cheadle in Cheadle (Stockport). Administratively it sits within Cheadle Hulme North ward and the Cheadle constituency.

For families considering a move, SK8 1AQ represents a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.



Census 2021 statistics for SK8 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00029224 (shared with 45 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK8 1AQ. The average age is 51.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.4%
Asian / British Asian4.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed7.2%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

school Local Schools

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Cheadle Primary School

Good276 pupils0.2 km
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Meadowbank Primary School

Good444 pupils1.0 km
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The Kingsway School

Good1405 pupils1.1 km
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Broad Oak Primary School

Requires Improvement440 pupils1.1 km
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Inscape House School

Good102 pupils1.3 km
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Parrs Wood High School

Good1927 pupils1.5 km
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Gatley Primary School

Outstanding550 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

42 nearby
  • Subway Cheadle0.3 km
  • Abney Cafe0.6 km
  • Cocoon Cafe Ltd0.1 km
  • Secret Garden Cafe0.8 km
  • St Cuthbert's C Of E Church0.7 km
  • + 37 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Cheshire Line Tavern0.8 km
  • Abney Scout & Guide Centre0.6 km
  • George And Dragon0.1 km
  • James Watts0.1 km
  • Cheadle & Gatley Conservative Club0.3 km
  • + 5 more
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Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Prego Pizzas0.7 km
  • Benny's Chinese Cuisine0.2 km
  • The Little Fish & Chip Shop Ltd0.2 km
  • Viceroy Express0.0 km
  • Wood Oven Pizza LTD (cheadle)0.0 km
  • + 11 more
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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Quality Save Limited0.1 km
  • Bring Me Groceries0.7 km
  • Card Factory0.1 km
  • Zo & Co0.0 km
  • Savers Health & Beauty0.1 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
  • Lifestyle Express0.7 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.1 km
  • Tesco Express0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gatley0.9 km
  • East Didsbury1.7 km
  • East Didsbury Metrolink1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Warwick Mall0.1 km
  • Massie Street0.1 km
  • Massie Street0.1 km
  • Boots0.1 km
  • Boots0.1 km