The postcode SK8 1BQ is located in Stockport, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. SK8 1BQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SK8 1BQ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.2 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of SK8 1BQ as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Delayed retirement.
The closest road name to SK8 1BQ is Ashfield Crescent which is centered 53 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Warwick Mall and is 151 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.99 km away at East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Gatley Rail Station, 1.06 km away.
The closest primary school to SK8 1BQ (for ages 11 and under) is Cheadle Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on January 18, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Parrs Wood High School. The last OFSTED inspection on May 16, 2019 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of SK8 1BQ is The Romper and is 6.27 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 7, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Route 66 and is 6.48 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on January 12, 2022.
Policing for SK8 1BQ is covered by the Greater Manchester police force association and Stockport is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to SK8 1BQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SK8 1BQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SK8 1BQ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from SK8 1BQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheadle Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 18, 2018) | 111 m |
| Meadowbank Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 837 m | |
| The Kingsway School | Academy | 11-16 | Good (January 29, 2020) | 1.09 km |
| Lady Barn House School | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.1 km | |
| Ashcroft School | Special school | 5-18 | Good (February 28, 2019) | 1.1 km |
| Inscape House School | Special school | 5-19 | Good (April 19, 2017) | 1.1 km |
| Broad Oak Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 26, 2018) | 1.34 km |
| Cheadle Hulme Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.52 km | |
| Laurus Cheadle Hulme | Academy | 11-16 | 1.52 km | |
| Gatley Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.58 km | |
| Ladybridge Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (November 28, 2018) | 1.64 km |
| Lum Head Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (February 7, 2019) | 1.66 km |
| Cheadle Heath Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 10, 2021) | 1.7 km |
| Parrs Wood High School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (May 16, 2019) | 1.73 km |
| Oak Tree Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 14, 2019) | 1.78 km |
| Cheadle Catholic Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (May 12, 2009) | 1.97 km |
| Cheadle Catholic Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (July 17, 2019) | 1.97 km |
| North Cheshire Jewish Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (May 1, 2007) | 2 km |
| North West Hospital School | Independent school | 13-18 | Good (December 5, 2019) | 2.11 km |
| Stella Maris School | Independent school | 3-11 | Good (December 5, 2019) | 2.13 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SK8 1BQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Faces Nursery @ Manchester Airport | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 16, 2021 | 5 km | |
| Community Integrated Care | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 20, 2019 | 6.11 km | |
| Broomwood Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 5, 2019 | 6.26 km | |
| Friday Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 15, 2019 | 6.26 km | |
| One World Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 10, 2021 | 6.26 km | |
| The Romper | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2019 | 6.27 km | |
| PremiAir VIP Terminal | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 3, 2020 | 6.27 km | |
| Runway Visitor Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 8, 2021 | 6.27 km | |
| Oakcroft Guest House | Exempt January 10, 2019 | 6.44 km | |
| Brasserie Blanc | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 13, 2019 | 6.44 km | |
| Lounge Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 29, 2016 | 6.44 km | |
| Marriott Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 13, 2019 | 6.44 km | |
| San Carlo Fiorentino | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 5, 2020 | 6.44 km | |
| Cliffemount Community Care Home Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 1, 2018 | 6.46 km | |
| Broomwood Pharmacy | Exempt April 12, 2006 | 6.48 km | |
| G-Force Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 15, 2020 | 6.48 km | |
| Route 66 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 12, 2022 | 6.48 km | |
| Tesco | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 30, 2020 | 6.48 km | |
| Timperley Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 21, 2021 | 6.56 km | |
| Altrincham Kersal Rugby Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 2, 2010 | 6.6 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SK8 1BQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Warwick Mall | 151 m | |
| Boots | 168 m | |
| Cheadle Post Office | 187 m | |
| Cheadle Post Office | 197 m | |
| George & Dragon | 201 m | |
| The Station | 3.04 km | |
| Edgeley - Castle Street | 3.33 km | |
| Peel Hall - Wavell Road | 3.39 km | |
| East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.99 km | |
| East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink) | 2.03 km | |
| East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink) | 2.09 km | |
| Gatley Rail Station | 1.06 km | |
| Gatley Rail Station | 1.12 km | |
| Gatley Rail Station | 1.12 km | |
| Terminal Three Access | 5.15 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 5.18 km | |
| Terminal Three Access | 5.19 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SK8 1BQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Gatley Hill | 1.77 km | |
| Lumhead Wood | 2.45 km | |
| Sykes Reservoir | 2.87 km | |
| Gorse Covert | 2.91 km | |
| Park Wood | 2.93 km | |
| Ash Wood | 3.11 km | |
| Big Wood | 3.36 km | |
| Hatchetts Wood | 3.41 km | |
| Little Wood | 3.47 km | |
| Round Wood | 3.49 km | |
| Gib Lane Wood | 3.76 km | |
| Royalthorn Wood | 3.78 km | |
| Baguley Bottoms | Valley | 3.8 km |
| Blackcarr Wood | 3.89 km | |
| Peter's Spinney | 4.21 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.39341900 |
| Longitude | -2.21427400 |
| OS Easting | 385848 |
| OS Northing | 0388529 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Greater Manchester |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Cheadle |
| Electoral Ward | Cheadle and Gatley |
| Local Authority District | Stockport |
| Region / Government Office Region | North West |
| European Electoral Region | North West |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Greater Manchester Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Greater Manchester |
| International Territorial Level Code | E08000007 |
| Travel To Work Area | Manchester |
| NHS England Region | North West |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Stockport |
| Cancer Alliance | Greater Manchester |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
North West |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Stockport CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Urbanites Group: Ageing urban living Subgroup: Delayed retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater Manchester BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Cheadle BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33002683 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Stockport 028 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Stockport 028C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B1 |