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SK8

CHEADLE

Cheshire, North West, England

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SK8 is the postcode district for CHEADLE, located in Cheshire, North West.

Avg price £399,424
1yr change ▼ 4.5%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 3 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£399,424

▼ 4.5% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

39% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

33 schools

Broadband Speed

375 Mbps

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.

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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

£387K £392K £396K £401K £406K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

3

Outstanding

6

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

303,929

Population

62

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.

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375.0 Mbps

Avg Download

68.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

93%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about SK8 CHEADLE

What is the average house price in SK8 CHEADLE?
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 CHEADLE 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 is the population of SK8 CHEADLE?
The population of SK8 (CHEADLE) is approximately 303,929 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 34% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in SK8 CHEADLE?
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.

Nearby Postcodes

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