The postcode SK8 6QL is located in Stockport, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in September 2006 and is an active postcode. SK8 6QL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SK8 6QL is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.7 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 6QL as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Delayed retirement.
The closest road name to SK8 6QL is Earl Road which is centered 76 m away.
The nearest bus stop is BASF and is 101 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.38 km away at Shadowmoss (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Handforth Rail Station, 1.15 km away.
The closest primary school to SK8 6QL (for ages 11 and under) is St Benedict's Catholic Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on September 13, 2016. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Cheadle Hulme High School. The last OFSTED inspection on December 11, 2014 rated this school as Outstanding
The local pub for residents of SK8 6QL is Hickory's Smokehouse and is 5.46 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on April 20, 2022.
Policing for SK8 6QL 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 6QL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SK8 6QL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SK8 6QL
| Introduction | September 2006 |
| 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 6QL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow House | Special school | 5-14 | Good (March 12, 2020) | 549 m |
| Royal School, Manchester | Special school | 4-19 | Outstanding (September 27, 2016) | 653 m |
| St James' Catholic High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (March 23, 2017) | 676 m |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 13, 2016) | 1.04 km |
| Outwood Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 8, 2018) | 1.12 km |
| Handforth Grange Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.22 km | |
| Thorn Grove Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 31, 2019) | 1.28 km |
| Oakgrove School | Special school | 4-11 | Good (October 3, 2017) | 1.33 km |
| Cheadle Hulme School | Independent school | 3-18 | 1.55 km | |
| Cheadle Hulme High School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (December 11, 2014) | 1.59 km |
| Bolshaw Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 18, 2017) | 1.65 km |
| Hursthead Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Outstanding (May 14, 2008) | 1.77 km |
| Hursthead Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Good (December 7, 2017) | 1.77 km |
| Valley School | Special school | 2-11 | Outstanding (July 6, 2016) | 1.81 km |
| Bradshaw Hall Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 25, 2017) | 1.84 km |
| Greenbank Preparatory School | Independent school | 2-11 | 1.86 km | |
| Etchells Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 13, 2021) | 1.93 km |
| Moss Hey Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 30, 2021) | 1.95 km |
| The Wilmslow Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 12, 2019) | 2.06 km |
| Cheadle Catholic Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (May 12, 2009) | 2.27 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SK8 6QL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Green House Coffee Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 12, 2021 | 3.6 km | |
| Lostock Hall Primary Breakfast Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 4, 2022 | 4.07 km | |
| Lostock Hall Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 4, 2022 | 4.07 km | |
| Brook House Farm Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2022 | 4.76 km | |
| Hollies Pre-School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 9, 2018 | 5.03 km | |
| Lower Park Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 21, 2020 | 5.03 km | |
| Little Faces Nursery @ Manchester Airport | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 16, 2021 | 5.19 km | |
| A & D Clowes Ltd | Awaiting Inspection | 5.27 km | |
| D'n'A Stanleys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 22, 2020 | 5.27 km | |
| Senior Aerospace BWT | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 26, 2018 | 5.27 km | |
| Mottram Hall Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 2, 2021 | 5.44 km | |
| Beijing Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 7, 2020 | 5.45 km | |
| Bramhall Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 30, 2021 | 5.45 km | |
| Morrisons Supermarket | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 17, 2022 | 5.45 km | |
| Hickory's Smokehouse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 20, 2022 | 5.46 km | |
| Carmel Lodge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2022 | 5.48 km | |
| Hope Green Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2022 | 5.48 km | |
| The Romper | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2019 | 5.53 km | |
| PremiAir VIP Terminal | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 3, 2020 | 5.53 km | |
| Runway Visitor Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 8, 2021 | 5.53 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SK8 6QL - Data from Apr 2022
| BASF | 101 m | |
| Commercial Avenue | 140 m | |
| Retail Park | 313 m | |
| Duke Avenue | 331 m | |
| Delamere Road | 408 m | |
| Church Street | 3.42 km | |
| Railway Station | 3.53 km | |
| Water Lane | 3.82 km | |
| Shadowmoss (Manchester Metrolink) | 3.38 km | |
| Shadowmoss (Manchester Metrolink) | 3.38 km | |
| Shadowmoss (Manchester Metrolink) | 3.38 km | |
| Handforth Rail Station | 1.15 km | |
| Handforth Rail Station | 1.15 km | |
| Styal Rail Station | 2.43 km | |
| Terminal Three Access | 4.26 km | |
| Terminal Three Access | 4.32 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 4.54 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SK8 6QL - Data from Dec 2021
| Hall Wood | 1.58 km | |
| Deadman's Clough | Valley | 2.8 km |
| Worms Hill | 2.82 km | |
| Lumhead Wood | 3.45 km | |
| Willow Ground Wood | 3.5 km | |
| Carr Wood | 3.52 km | |
| Big Wood | 3.57 km | |
| Burned Hey Wood | 3.68 km | |
| Ash Wood | 3.7 km | |
| Little Wood | 3.77 km | |
| Gorse Covert | 3.95 km | |
| Hatchetts Wood | 3.96 km | |
| Park Wood | 4.28 km | |
| Gatley Hill | 4.3 km | |
| Great Reddish Wood | 4.34 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.35581600 |
| Longitude | -2.20591100 |
| OS Easting | 386392 |
| OS Northing | 0384344 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Greater Manchester |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Cheadle |
| Electoral Ward | Cheadle Hulme South |
| 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 Hulme BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33002694 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Stockport 039 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Stockport 039C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B1 |