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.
OLD RECTORY GARDENS, SK8 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD RECTORY GARDENS, SK8 1BX.
325
44
£ 47,900 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
school Local Schools
Cheadle Primary School
The Kingsway School
Inscape House School
Meadowbank Primary School
Broad Oak Primary School
Gatley Primary School
Lum Head Primary School
Laurus Cheadle Hulme
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Lifestyle Express0.9 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.3 km
- Tesco Express0.1 km
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
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Postcode Profile: SK81BX · Data under Open Government Licence