Postcode Analysis Stockport, North West

ACK LANE WEST, SK8 7EL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ACK LANE WEST, SK8 7EL.

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Population

291

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 60,800 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SK8 7EL 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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7/10
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7/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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7/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SK8 7EL combines high owner-occupation (86%), strong property values (£385k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 14.5% year-on-year.

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

SK8 7EL is a well-regarded residential area on Ack Lane West, 0.3km from Smithy Green in Cheadle Hulme. Administratively it sits within Bramhall South and Woodford ward and the Cheadle constituency.

For serious buyers, SK8 7EL is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Average house prices are around £385k, down 14.5% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for SK8 7EL are sourced from Output Area E00029349 (shared with 6 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 7EL. The average age is 44.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.1%
Asian / British Asian7.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 675,000

5 sales · Mean £ 592,000

Flat

£ 240,000

10 sales · Mean £ 241,500

Terraced

£ 268,750

6 sales · Mean £ 258,833

Semi-Detached

£ 428,000

11 sales · Mean £ 439,181

school Local Schools

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Cheadle Hulme High School

Outstanding1671 pupils0.3 km
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Hursthead Infant School

Outstanding270 pupils0.4 km
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Hursthead Junior School

Good360 pupils0.4 km
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Thorn Grove Primary School

Good233 pupils0.6 km
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Lane End Primary School

Good211 pupils1.0 km
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Valley School

Outstanding59 pupils1.1 km
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St James' Catholic High School

Good804 pupils1.2 km
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Moss Hey Primary School

Good215 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Butterfly Guest House1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Pointing Dog0.9 km
  • The Church Inn0.2 km
  • Grove Lane Baptist Church0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Sodexo @ Cheadle Hulme School (GM)0.8 km
  • Bramall Park Golf Club0.8 km
  • Tangs Restaurant0.4 km
  • One Thirty Cafe0.5 km
  • The Damson Tree0.6 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • NIMCO Ltd - BEST - ONE0.4 km
  • Cohens Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Bottle Stop0.9 km
  • BP Cheadle Hulme SFC0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Hannah Indian Takeaway1.0 km
  • New Orchid House0.5 km
  • Sizzling Wok1.0 km
  • Amigo0.2 km
  • Fresh Pizza0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Go Local Extra0.6 km
  • The Co-Operative Food0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cheadle Hulme1.2 km
  • Bramhall1.5 km
  • Handforth3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Church Inn0.1 km
  • Yew Tree Park Road0.2 km
  • Yew Tree Park Road0.2 km
  • Church Inn0.2 km
  • Church Inn0.2 km