The postcode SK8 3RF is located in Stockport, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. SK8 3RF is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SK8 3RF is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.8 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 3RF as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > Multi-ethnic suburbia.
The closest road name to SK8 3RF is Meadows Road which is centered 18 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Queensway and is 267 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.24 km away at Peel Hall (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Heald Green Rail Station, 459 m away.
The closest primary school to SK8 3RF (for ages 11 and under) is Prospect Vale Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on July 24, 2018.
The local pub for residents of SK8 3RF is The Romper and is 4.09 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 7, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 139.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15.4 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.6 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for SK8 3RF 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 3RF and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SK8 3RF, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SK8 3RF
| 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 3RF - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect Vale Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 24, 2018) | 164 m |
| North Cheshire Jewish Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (May 1, 2007) | 630 m |
| North West Hospital School | Independent school | 13-18 | Good (December 5, 2019) | 733 m |
| Etchells Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 13, 2021) | 838 m |
| Bolshaw Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 18, 2017) | 1.06 km |
| Oakgrove School | Special school | 4-11 | Good (October 3, 2017) | 1.16 km |
| Peel Hall Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 6, 2021) | 1.2 km |
| Lum Head Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (February 7, 2019) | 1.2 km |
| Outwood Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 8, 2018) | 1.39 km |
| St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 22, 2017) | 1.42 km |
| The Kingsway School | Academy | 11-16 | Good (January 29, 2020) | 1.68 km |
| Cheadle Catholic Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (May 12, 2009) | 1.7 km |
| Cheadle Catholic Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (July 17, 2019) | 1.7 km |
| Bradshaw Hall Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 25, 2017) | 1.7 km |
| Lady Barn House School | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.71 km | |
| Ashcroft School | Special school | 5-18 | Good (February 28, 2019) | 1.71 km |
| Inscape House School | Special school | 5-19 | Good (April 19, 2017) | 1.71 km |
| Ashgate Specialist Support Primary School | Special school | 3-11 | Outstanding (April 3, 2019) | 1.73 km |
| Crossacres Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.86 km | |
| Royal School, Manchester | Special school | 4-19 | Outstanding (September 27, 2016) | 1.86 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SK8 3RF - 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 | 3.2 km | |
| The Romper | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2019 | 4.09 km | |
| PremiAir VIP Terminal | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 3, 2020 | 4.09 km | |
| Runway Visitor Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 8, 2021 | 4.09 km | |
| Brasserie Blanc | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 13, 2019 | 4.5 km | |
| Lounge Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 29, 2016 | 4.5 km | |
| Marriott Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 13, 2019 | 4.5 km | |
| San Carlo Fiorentino | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 5, 2020 | 4.5 km | |
| Cliffemount Community Care Home Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 1, 2018 | 4.55 km | |
| Oakcroft Guest House | Exempt January 10, 2019 | 4.55 km | |
| Costa Coffee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 23, 2019 | 4.59 km | |
| The Hut Group | Awaiting Inspection | 4.59 km | |
| THG Catering | Awaiting Inspection | 4.59 km | |
| BP Airport City SF Connect | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 20, 2019 | 4.59 km | |
| Hale Barns Cricket Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 22, 2002 | 4.83 km | |
| Community Integrated Care | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 20, 2019 | 5.34 km | |
| Elmridge Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 17, 2021 | 5.35 km | |
| Kids collective @ Elmridge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 18, 2022 | 5.35 km | |
| Majestic Wine Warehouse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 14, 2011 | 5.41 km | |
| Chadwicks Family Butcher | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement April 29, 2021 | 5.48 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SK8 3RF - Data from Apr 2022
| Queensway | 267 m | |
| Queensway | 280 m | |
| Ash Grove | 285 m | |
| Heald Green Shops | 301 m | |
| Heald Green Shops | 309 m | |
| Peel Hall - Wavell Road | 2.07 km | |
| Woodhouse Park - Forum Theatre | 2.44 km | |
| Terminal 3 | 2.88 km | |
| Peel Hall (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.24 km | |
| Peel Hall (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.24 km | |
| Peel Hall (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.27 km | |
| Heald Green Rail Station | 459 m | |
| Gatley Rail Station | 2.22 km | |
| Gatley Rail Station | 2.23 km | |
| Terminal Three Access | 2.82 km | |
| Terminal Three Access | 2.86 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 2.97 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SK8 3RF - Data from Dec 2021
| Lumhead Wood | 955 m | |
| Ash Wood | 1.32 km | |
| Big Wood | 1.32 km | |
| Gorse Covert | 1.49 km | |
| Little Wood | 1.52 km | |
| Hatchetts Wood | 1.65 km | |
| Park Wood | 1.81 km | |
| Gatley Hill | 1.92 km | |
| Oldwood Spinney | 2.97 km | |
| Peter's Spinney | 3.15 km | |
| Worms Hill | 3.42 km | |
| Baguley Bottoms | Valley | 3.61 km |
| Deadman's Clough | Valley | 3.75 km |
| Round Wood | 3.86 km | |
| Hall Wood | 3.88 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for SK8 3RF - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 52.8 Mbps | 139.4 Mbps | 1096 Mbps |
| Upload | 11.2 Mbps | 15.4 Mbps | 49 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 13.7 | 2 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 85.9 | 13.5 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 586 | 40.3 |
Energy usage data for SK8 3RF - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.37218400 |
| Longitude | -2.23149700 |
| OS Easting | 384695 |
| OS Northing | 0386172 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Greater Manchester |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Cheadle |
| Electoral Ward | Heald Green |
| 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: Suburbanites Group: Semi-detached suburbia Subgroup: Multi-ethnic suburbia |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater Manchester BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Gatley BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33005693 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Stockport 036 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Stockport 036B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6B1 |