SK8 1QH is a mixed residential area on Wensley Road, 0.8km from Gatley in Cheadle (Stockport). Administratively it sits within Cheadle and Gatley ward and the Cheadle constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SK8, SK8 1QH offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Property: Average house prices are around £360k.
Census 2021 statistics for SK8 1QH are sourced from Output Area E00177748 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WENSLEY ROAD, SK8 1QH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WENSLEY ROAD, SK8 1QH.
250
50
£ 56,200 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SK8 1QH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
SK8 1QH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 89% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK8 1QH. The average age is 50.2. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 370,000
5 sales · Mean £ 425,690
school Local Schools
Cheadle Primary School
The Kingsway School
Broad Oak Primary School
Gatley Primary School
Inscape House School
Meadowbank Primary School
Lum Head Primary School
Parrs Wood High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Armenique1.0 km
- Quality Save Limited0.5 km
- Card Factory0.4 km
- Zo & Co0.4 km
- Savers Health & Beauty0.5 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
51 nearby- Subway Cheadle0.3 km
- Ashlea0.7 km
- Brezo Lounge0.5 km
- Cafe One0.4 km
- Cheadle Village Hall0.3 km
- + 46 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Gatley Tikka Masala0.8 km
- Benny's Chinese Cuisine0.2 km
- The Little Fish & Chip Shop Ltd0.4 km
- Big Boys0.9 km
- Viceroy Express0.4 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Cheadle & Gatley Conservative Club0.7 km
- The Rectory0.3 km
- The Royal Oak0.7 km
- White Hart0.3 km
- Cheshire Line Tavern1.0 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gatley0.5 km
- East Didsbury1.8 km
- East Didsbury Metrolink2.0 km
Bus Stops
- High Grove Road0.2 km
- High Grove Road0.2 km
- White Hart0.3 km
- White Hart0.3 km
- Brayston Gardens0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SK81QH · Data under Open Government Licence