Valley Close Cheadle, Stockport
7 addresses across 1 postcode (SK8), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 38101020.
- Sales: 10 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £788,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 4, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band E; Band D in Stockport costs £2,619 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Cheadle Hulme, about 1.5 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Bruntwood Park, is about 240 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 51 to 56 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Cheadle Medical Practice, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 93% of households owned their home and 55% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £788,000 | £788,000 | £788,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £816,500 | £816,500 | £816,500 |
| 2020 | 1 | £650,000 | £650,000 | £650,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £700,000 | £700,000 | £700,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £732,500 | £732,500 | £732,500 |
| 2008 | 1 | £555,000 | £555,000 | £555,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £500,000 | £500,000 | £500,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2022 | 2 SK8 1HZ | Detached | £788,000 | |
| 1 Mar 2021 | 6 SK8 1HZ | Detached | £816,500 | |
| 14 Sep 2020 | 1 SK8 1HZ | Detached | £650,000 | |
| 24 Aug 2018 | 1 SK8 1HZ | Detached | £640,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 5 May 2017 | 3 SK8 1HZ | Detached | £700,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2016 | 8 SK8 1HZ | Detached | £732,500 | |
| 5 Mar 2008 | 4 SK8 1HZ | Detached | £555,000 | |
| 22 Nov 2007 | 3 SK8 1HZ | Detached | £500,000 | |
| 5 Oct 2001 | 8 SK8 1HZ | Detached | £300,000 | |
| 9 Jul 1999 | 1 SK8 1HZ | Detached | £195,000 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 235 m². Most common: House, detached (5); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (4); 1983-1990 (1); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Stockport in 2026-27: Band D £2,619 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,746 | £2,037 | £2,328 | £2,619 | £3,201 | £3,783 | £4,365 | £5,238 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band E (29% of about 550 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: 1 protected tree on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 7 addresses are between 51 m and 56 m above sea level (53 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SK8 1HZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Cheadle Hulme 651,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Gatley 374,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Heald Green 420,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 19 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Spinney Cheadle | 190 m |
| Bus or coach station | Wythenshawe Interchange | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Morrisons Car park-Stockport Edgeley Rd | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ionity Charging Station | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cheadle Medical Practice | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Village Pharmacy | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Excel Dental Centre | 350 m |
| Hospital | The Priory Cheadle Royal Hospital | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Cheadle Heath Police Station | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Buckingham Road, Cheadle Hulme | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bruntwood Park 49 ha | 240 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,480 m² | 310 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.9 ha | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 460 m² | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 59 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Cheadle Royal Hospital, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-west. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cheadle Royal Hospital | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Gatley Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Lumhead Wood | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Gorse Covert | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) west |
| Sykes Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-east |
| Ash Wood | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) west |
| Baguley Bottoms | Valley | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 7 | 0 |
1 of the street's 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 7 from aircraft, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Stockport: see them on the Stockport page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurus Cheadle Hulme | Secondary | 11–16 | 340 m | Outstanding (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cheadle Hulme Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cheadle Catholic Infant School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–7 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cheadle Catholic Junior School Roman Catholic | Primary | 7–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Oak Tree Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Meadowbank Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bradshaw Hall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| North Cheshire Jewish Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cheadle Village Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Kingsway School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Ladybridge Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Etchells Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granelli Kiosk SK8 1HS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 5 Very good | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Dolce Ltd Cheadle Hulme High School SK8 5GB | School/college/university | 340 m | 5 Very good | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Dolce Ltd At Laurus Cheadle Hulme Primary School SK8 5GB | School/college/university | 340 m | 5 Very good | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Cheadle Golf Club SK8 1HW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 3 Apr 2024 |
| Village Hotel Cheadle SK8 1HW | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 350 m | 5 Very good | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Starbucks @ Village Urban Resort SK8 1HW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Inscape House School SK8 1JE | School/college/university | 390 m | 5 Very good | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Incafe SK8 1JE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Oddfellows On The Park SK8 1HX | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Nov 2024 |
| The Vinery SK8 1HX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Dec 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (cheshire).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 25% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 93% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 53% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 40% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 55% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 16% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 55% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 8% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 90% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- SK8 1HZ: 7 addresses
Nearby streets
The Spinney · Valley Road · Cheadle Road · Bruntwood Lane · Bruntwood Lane · Park Lodge Close · Tumblewood Drive · Farley Court · Willow Avenue · Bluebell Grove · Brackenwood Drive · Arley Mere Close
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.