Postcode Analysis Stockport, North West

FIRGROVE CLOSE, SK8 1DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FIRGROVE CLOSE, SK8 1DN.

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Population

476

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 47,900 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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5/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 68% owner-occupation and average age 39, SK8 1DN has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £325k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

SK8 1DN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Firgrove Close, 0.4km from Cheadle in Cheadle (Stockport). Administratively it sits within Cheadle and Gatley ward and the Cheadle constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: Average house prices are around £325k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for SK8 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00029214 (shared with 21 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 1DN. The average age is 38.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.8%
Asian / British Asian14.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed9.3%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 295,500

10 sales · Mean £ 300,090

school Local Schools

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Meadowbank Primary School

Good444 pupils0.6 km
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Cheadle Primary School

Good276 pupils0.7 km
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Inscape House School

Good102 pupils0.8 km
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Laurus Cheadle Hulme

867 pupils0.9 km
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Cheadle Hulme Primary School

Good283 pupils0.9 km
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Oak Tree Primary School

Good632 pupils1.1 km
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Ladybridge Primary School

Good154 pupils1.1 km
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The Kingsway School

Good1405 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Subway Cheadle0.8 km
  • Ashlea0.9 km
  • Brezo Lounge0.9 km
  • Cafe One0.8 km
  • Cheshire Bun0.8 km
  • + 35 more
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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Quality Save Limited0.8 km
  • Bring Me Groceries0.7 km
  • Card Factory0.9 km
  • Zo & Co0.9 km
  • Bread And Butties0.9 km
  • + 12 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Cheadle & Gatley Conservative Club0.7 km
  • The Rectory0.8 km
  • The Royal Oak0.7 km
  • White Hart0.9 km
  • Cheadle Social Club0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Lifestyle Express0.7 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.8 km
  • One Stop0.9 km
  • Price Busters0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Benny's Chinese Cuisine1.0 km
  • Cheadle Chippy0.9 km
  • Spar & Subway0.9 km
  • The Little Fish & Chip Shop Ltd0.8 km
  • Viceroy Express0.9 km
  • + 15 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Village Hotel Cheadle0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gatley1.7 km
  • Cheadle Hulme1.9 km
  • East Didsbury2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Queen's Road0.4 km
  • Queen's Road0.4 km
  • Valley Road0.4 km
  • Demmings Road0.4 km
  • Demmings Road0.5 km