The SK8 1QL postcode is in Stockport, Stockport postcode town, within North West, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the SK8 1QL area, explore the SK8 1QL Crime Rates page.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | SK8 |
| Ward | Cheadle and Gatley |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Gatley North |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Stockport |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Stockport |
| Region | North West |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Manchester |
| Police Force | Greater Manchester |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Cheadle and Gatley |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Cheadle |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 23818 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Indian tech achievers / Affluent communities / Prosperous Towns, while the work-zone classification is Primarily residential suburbs.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Gatley(0.63 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Barnes Hospital Grounds(0.16 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Gatley(0.39 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(3.07 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheadle Village Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | SK8 1BB (0.34 mi) | Details |
| Broad Oak Primary SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 3-11 | M20 5QB (0.56 mi) | Details |
| The Kingsway SchoolSecondary, Requires improvement | 11-16 | SK8 4QX (0.63 mi) | Details |
| Gatley Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 4-11 | SK8 4NB (0.77 mi) | Details |
| Meadowbank Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | SK8 2LE (0.84 mi) | Details |
| Ashcroft SchoolAll Through, Good | 5-18 | SK8 1JE (0.87 mi) | Details |
| Inscape House SchoolAll Through, Good | 5-19 | SK8 1JE (0.87 mi) | Details |
| Lady Barn House SchoolPrimary, None | 3-11 | SK8 1JE (0.87 mi) | Details |
| Parrs Wood High SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-18 | M20 5PG (0.92 mi) | Details |
| Lum Head Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 5-11 | SK8 4RR (0.98 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is CHEADLE MEDICAL PRACTICE(0.33 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| cheadle medical practiceActivecheadle medical practice, 1-5 ashfield crescent, cheadle, cheshire | 01614269090 | SK8 1BH |
| gatley medical centreActivegatley medical centre, old hall road, gatley, cheadle, cheshire | 01619835100 | SK8 4DG |
The population of SK81QL is 249 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 42 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1314), Between 35 to 44 (1009), and Between 45 to 54 (906).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 141 people, followed by Pakistani with a total of 44.
Regarding education, 96 adults have Level 4, while 26 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (459), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (223).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (121), followed by Muslim (48).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (45) followed by Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (44), and Small employers and own account workers (34).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (585), and 370 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1719) and Middle East and Asia (224).