SK8 5QW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Larkhill Road, 0.7km from Adswood in Stockport. Administratively it sits within Davenport and Cale Green ward and the Stockport constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SK8 5QW is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 31% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Property: Average house prices are around £247k, down 4.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SK8 5QW are sourced from Output Area E00029204 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LARKHILL ROAD, SK8 5QW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LARKHILL ROAD, SK8 5QW.
347
38
£ 35,800 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SK8 5QW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 57% owner-occupation and average age 38, SK8 5QW has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 4.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK8 5QW. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 232,775
4 sales · Mean £ 225,387
Semi-Detached
£ 238,000
11 sales · Mean £ 214,691
school Local Schools
Bridge Hall Primary School
Ladybridge Primary School
Adswood Primary School
St Ambrose Catholic Primary School
Alexandra Park Primary School
Stockport Academy
The Pendlebury Centre
Cheadle Heath Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Scorah Chemist (Cheadle) Ltd1.0 km
- William Hill0.6 km
- Bridge Hall Wines0.7 km
- Bread And Butties1.0 km
- Adswood Pharmacy0.8 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Raja Bros0.7 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- One Stop1.0 km
- Pantry At Number 50.7 km
- Price Busters1.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Amazon Grill House1.0 km
- Kurious0.2 km
- Kurious Kebab0.2 km
- SE7EN0.8 km
- Cheadle Chippy1.0 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- More Play More Often Community Interest Compnay1.0 km
- The Little Hatch0.5 km
- Optima Catering Ltd/Cafe DiLuzzo @ Bosch0.3 km
- Swanbourne Gardens0.8 km
- Cafe On The Park0.6 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Cross Keys0.3 km
- Ladybridge Park Residents Club0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cheadle Hulme1.6 km
- Davenport1.7 km
- Stockport2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Chatsworth Road0.2 km
- Carnforth Road0.2 km
- Beechurst Road0.3 km
- Adswood Turning Circle0.3 km
- Ladybridge Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SK85QW · Data under Open Government Licence