The postcode SK8 6RQ is located in Stockport, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in June 2000 and is an active postcode. SK8 6RQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SK8 6RQ is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.9 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 6RQ as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Communal retirement.
The closest road name to SK8 6RQ is Stanley Road which is centered 420 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Seashell Trust and is 27 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.74 km away at Shadowmoss (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Handforth Rail Station, 1.41 km away.
The closest primary school to SK8 6RQ (for ages 11 and under) is Outwood Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on February 8, 2018. 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 6RQ is The Romper and is 5 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 7, 2019.
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for SK8 6RQ 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 6RQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SK8 6RQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SK8 6RQ
| Introduction | June 2000 |
| 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 6RQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal School, Manchester | Special school | 4-19 | Outstanding (September 27, 2016) | 0 m |
| Willow House | Special school | 5-14 | Good (March 12, 2020) | 104 m |
| Outwood Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 8, 2018) | 468 m |
| Oakgrove School | Special school | 4-11 | Good (October 3, 2017) | 706 m |
| Bolshaw Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 18, 2017) | 1.01 km |
| St James' Catholic High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (March 23, 2017) | 1.03 km |
| Handforth Grange Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.12 km | |
| Etchells Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 13, 2021) | 1.37 km |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 13, 2016) | 1.49 km |
| Bradshaw Hall Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 25, 2017) | 1.54 km |
| Cheadle Hulme School | Independent school | 3-18 | 1.56 km | |
| Thorn Grove Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 31, 2019) | 1.6 km |
| North West Hospital School | Independent school | 13-18 | Good (December 5, 2019) | 1.81 km |
| Greenbank Preparatory School | Independent school | 2-11 | 1.82 km | |
| Cheadle Hulme High School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (December 11, 2014) | 1.89 km |
| Cheadle Catholic Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (May 12, 2009) | 1.94 km |
| Cheadle Catholic Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (July 17, 2019) | 1.94 km |
| Prospect Vale Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 24, 2018) | 1.98 km |
| Hursthead Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Outstanding (May 14, 2008) | 2.18 km |
| Hursthead Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Good (December 7, 2017) | 2.18 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SK8 6RQ - 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 | 4.19 km | |
| Little Faces Nursery @ Manchester Airport | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 16, 2021 | 4.57 km | |
| Lostock Hall Primary Breakfast Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 4, 2022 | 4.67 km | |
| Lostock Hall Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 4, 2022 | 4.67 km | |
| The Romper | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2019 | 5 km | |
| PremiAir VIP Terminal | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 3, 2020 | 5 km | |
| Runway Visitor Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 8, 2021 | 5 km | |
| Brook House Farm Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2022 | 5.25 km | |
| Costa Coffee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 23, 2019 | 5.42 km | |
| The Hut Group | Awaiting Inspection | 5.42 km | |
| THG Catering | Awaiting Inspection | 5.42 km | |
| BP Airport City SF Connect | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 20, 2019 | 5.46 km | |
| Hollies Pre-School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 9, 2018 | 5.61 km | |
| Lower Park Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 21, 2020 | 5.61 km | |
| Brasserie Blanc | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 13, 2019 | 5.62 km | |
| Lounge Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 29, 2016 | 5.62 km | |
| Marriott Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 13, 2019 | 5.62 km | |
| San Carlo Fiorentino | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 5, 2020 | 5.62 km | |
| Cliffemount Community Care Home Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 1, 2018 | 5.68 km | |
| Oakcroft Guest House | Exempt January 10, 2019 | 5.7 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SK8 6RQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Seashell Trust | 27 m | |
| Seashell Trust | 72 m | |
| Stanley Drive | 179 m | |
| Belfry House Hotel | 321 m | |
| Southgate Centre | 379 m | |
| Church Street | 3.58 km | |
| Railway Station | 3.73 km | |
| Terminal 3 | 3.8 km | |
| Shadowmoss (Manchester Metrolink) | 2.74 km | |
| Shadowmoss (Manchester Metrolink) | 2.75 km | |
| Shadowmoss (Manchester Metrolink) | 2.75 km | |
| Handforth Rail Station | 1.41 km | |
| Handforth Rail Station | 1.42 km | |
| Heald Green Rail Station | 1.91 km | |
| Terminal Three Access | 3.71 km | |
| Terminal Three Access | 3.76 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 3.97 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SK8 6RQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Hall Wood | 2.08 km | |
| Worms Hill | 2.67 km | |
| Deadman's Clough | Valley | 2.76 km |
| Lumhead Wood | 2.81 km | |
| Big Wood | 2.92 km | |
| Ash Wood | 3.05 km | |
| Little Wood | 3.12 km | |
| Gorse Covert | 3.3 km | |
| Hatchetts Wood | 3.31 km | |
| Willow Ground Wood | 3.35 km | |
| Carr Wood | 3.51 km | |
| Burned Hey Wood | 3.55 km | |
| Park Wood | 3.63 km | |
| Gatley Hill | 3.7 km | |
| Black Lake | 4.38 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for SK8 6RQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.35930000 |
| Longitude | -2.21378800 |
| OS Easting | 385869 |
| OS Northing | 0384735 |
| 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: Urbanites Group: Ageing urban living Subgroup: Communal retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater Manchester BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Gatley BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33005709 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Stockport 040 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Stockport 040C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B2 |