SK8 — CHEADLE | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in SK8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SK8 is £399,424, which is 28% above the Cheshire average of £311,410.

Properties in SK8 cost 39.2% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SK8 have fallen 4.5% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£519,050	692
Semi-detached	£376,216	1142
Terraced	£303,323	416
Flat	£185,129	311
All types	£399,424	2654

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in SK8

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SK8 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in SK8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SK8 has 33 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Outstanding and 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Cheadle Village Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Etchells Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Hursthead Infant School	Primary	Good	mi
Ladybridge Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Prospect Vale Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

303,929

Population

Median Age

34%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

34.0%

Private rent

13.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SK8 are 375.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

375.0 Mbps

Avg Download

68.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

93%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SK8 is collected by Stockport. The Band D rate is £2,235/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

SK8 — CHEADLE

Area Summary

SK8 (CHEADLE) offers above-average property prices (£399,424, 39% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), strong school provision (3 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (375 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Strong

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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SK7

STOCKPORT

£452K

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WILMSLOW

£556K

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SK10

MACCLESFIELD

£438K

▼ 1.7% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in SK8?

The average house price in SK8 (CHEADLE) is £399,424, based on 2654 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 39% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 4.5% over the past year.

Is SK8 a safe area to live?

Crime in SK8 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in SK8?

There are 33 schools in or near SK8. 27% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 3 Outstanding and 6 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in SK8?

Council tax in SK8 is collected by Stockport. The Band D rate is £2,235 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in SK8?

The average broadband download speed in SK8 is 375 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 93%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in SK8 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 34% of homes in SK8 are owner-occupied. 13% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 303,929.