Postcode Analysis Stockport, North West

OLD RECTORY GARDENS, SK8 1BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD RECTORY GARDENS, SK8 1BX.

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Population

325

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 47,900 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SK8 1BX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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4/10
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5/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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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 1BX is an established family neighbourhood — 60% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 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 1BX is a mixed residential area on Old Rectory Gardens, 0.8km from Cheadle in Cheadle (Stockport). Administratively it sits within Cheadle and Gatley ward and the Cheadle constituency.

For families considering a move, SK8 1BX represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.



Census 2021 statistics for SK8 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00029235 (shared with 311 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 1BX. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.7%
Asian / British Asian5.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed6.4%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

school Local Schools

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Cheadle Primary School

Good276 pupils0.3 km
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The Kingsway School

Good1405 pupils0.9 km
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Inscape House School

Good102 pupils1.0 km
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Meadowbank Primary School

Good444 pupils1.1 km
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Broad Oak Primary School

Requires Improvement440 pupils1.3 km
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Gatley Primary School

Outstanding550 pupils1.4 km
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Lum Head Primary School

Good266 pupils1.5 km
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Laurus Cheadle Hulme

867 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

42 nearby
  • Subway Cheadle0.0 km
  • Blaq Iguana0.0 km
  • Cheadle Town Football Club0.8 km
  • Full Filling0.1 km
  • Ashlea0.5 km
  • + 37 more
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Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Prego Pizzas0.9 km
  • Chickadees0.1 km
  • Kebab Erbil0.2 km
  • The Dragon0.7 km
  • Benny's Chinese Cuisine0.1 km
  • + 10 more
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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • BP Service Station Red Lion0.8 km
  • Quality Save Limited0.3 km
  • Bring Me Groceries0.9 km
  • Card Factory0.2 km
  • Zo & Co0.2 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Cheadle Social Club0.3 km
  • The Rivals Bar Limited T/A The Red Lion0.7 km
  • Cheadle & Gatley Conservative Club0.5 km
  • The Rectory0.0 km
  • The Royal Oak0.5 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Lifestyle Express0.9 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.3 km
  • Tesco Express0.1 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Village Hotel Cheadle0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gatley0.8 km
  • East Didsbury2.0 km
  • East Didsbury Metrolink2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Cheadle Post Office0.0 km
  • Cheadle Post Office0.1 km
  • Brooklyn Road0.1 km
  • Brooklyn Road0.1 km
  • Cheadle Post Office0.1 km