Cheadle, Greater Manchester Facts for Kids

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St Mary's Church in the centre of Cheadle
Cheadle
Area	3.27 km² (1.26 sq mi)
Population	5,698
• Density	1,743/km² (4,510/sq mi)
OS grid reference	SJ859885
Metropolitan borough	Stockport
Metropolitan county	Greater Manchester
Region	North West
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	CHEADLE
Postcode district	SK8
Dialling code	0161

Police	Greater Manchester
Fire	Greater Manchester
Ambulance	North West

EU Parliament	North West England
UK Parliament	Cheadle
List of places UK England Greater Manchester 53°23′36″N 2°12′41″W / 53.3933°N 2.2113°W / 53.3933; -2.2113

Cheadle (pronounced CHEE-dəl) is a village located in Greater Manchester, England. It's part of the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport. Historically, Cheadle was in the county of Cheshire. It is close to other areas like Cheadle Hulme, Gatley, and Heald Green. In 2011, about 14,698 people lived here.

What's in a Name? The Meaning of Cheadle

The name Cheadle first appeared in a very old book called the Domesday Book in 1086. Back then, it was spelled Cedde. Later, it was written as Chedle or Chedlee.

The second part of the name, "le," comes from an old English word meaning "clearing in woodland." The first part, "Chead," might come from an ancient British word for "wood." So, Cheadle likely means "woodland clearing."

A Journey Through Cheadle's History

People have lived in the Cheadle area for a very long time.

Ancient Times and Roman Visitors

The oldest signs of people are Iron Age burial mounds. These were made by ancient Celts.
Later, the Brigantes tribe lived here. We know this from old axe pieces found.
The Romans also visited. Roman coins have been found in Cheadle.
In the 600s, a holy man named St. Chad preached in the area. A stone cross dedicated to him was found in 1873.

From Manor to Divided Lands

Around 1086, Cheadle was a large area with forests and open land. It was used for hunting.
By 1294, a person named Geoffrey de Chedle was the lord of the manor.
In the 1320s, the manor was divided between two sisters, Clemence and Agnes.
Agnes got the northern part, which became modern-day Cheadle.
Clemence got the southern part, which became Cheadle Hulme.
These two areas were then known as "Chedle Bulkeley" and "Chedle Holme."

Changes Over the Centuries

The Bulkeley family owned the Cheadle lands for many years.
During the time of King Henry VIII, the current St Mary's Church was built. It was made of stone between 1520 and 1550. There had been a wooden church on the same spot since the 1100s.
The Bulkeleys sold the manor in the 1700s.
Gatley Road, Cheadle in 1908
Moseley Old Hall is a historic house from 1666 that you can still see today.
Abney Hall is a large Victorian building from 1847. It used to be Cheadle's town hall. Now it's used for offices. It has a park around it that is open to everyone.
Cheadle grew a lot during the Industrial Revolution. It was a useful stop for people traveling to Manchester.

Cheadle's Location and Surroundings

Cheadle is a village in Greater Manchester. It is about 3 miles (5 km) from Stockport town centre. It's also about 8 miles (13 km) from Manchester city centre. Manchester Airport is quite close by.

Cheadle is located on the Cheshire Plain. It's near where the Ladybrook Valley meets the River Mersey. The area has a lot of clay and gravel in its soil.

**Neighbouring districts and places.**
Wythenshawe	East Didsbury	Stockport
Gatley		Cheadle Heath
	Cheadle

Peel Hall	Heald Green	Cheadle Hulme

How Cheadle is Governed

Understanding how Cheadle is governed helps us see how the area has changed over time.

Past Governance

Cheadle was historically part of Cheshire.
It was an "ancient parish," which is an old way of dividing land.
Over time, different parts of Cheadle became separate areas.
In 1886, Cheadle became part of a "local board of health." This group made sure the area was clean and healthy.
In 1894, this board became the Cheadle and Gatley Urban District. This was a local government area.
This urban district changed its boundaries and wards (smaller areas) several times as Cheadle grew.

Present Governance

Since 1974, Cheadle has been part of the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport. This means it's managed by the Stockport council.
For national government, Cheadle is part of the Cheadle parliamentary constituency.
As of 2024, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Cheadle is from the Liberal Democrats party.
Cheadle also has three local councillors who work on the Stockport borough council. They are also from the Liberal Democrats.

Getting Around Cheadle: Transport

Cheadle has several ways to get around.

Buses

Buses are a main way to travel in Cheadle. Different bus companies run routes here. Some key routes connect Cheadle to:

Altrincham and Stockport
Woodford and Manchester city centre
Handforth Dean and Manchester city centre

Railway

Cheadle used to have two railway stations, but they closed in the 1900s.
There are plans to build a new train station in Cheadle. It is expected to open in 2025.
Nearby train stations are in Gatley, East Didsbury, Cheadle Hulme, and Heald Green.

Roads

Cheadle is easy to reach by car. It's close to junctions 2 and 3 of the M60 motorway, which goes around Manchester.

Air Travel

Manchester Airport is only about 4 miles (6.4 km) from Cheadle.

Homes in Cheadle

Some houses built in the 1800s are still standing in the village centre. They are part of a special conservation area.
After World War II, new homes were built in Cheadle for families from inner-city Manchester. These homes are now managed by a housing association.

Learning in Cheadle: Education

Cheadle has several schools for different age groups:

Primary Schools

Cheadle Primary School
Ladybridge Primary School
Meadowbank Primary School

Secondary Schools

The Kingsway School

Special Education

Together Trust (which includes Child and Youth Care Education Service and Inscape House)

Independent Schools

Lady Barn House School

Cheadle's Economy

Cheadle is home to some important businesses:

The main office for the sportswear company Umbro is in Cheadle.
Educatius, a large company that helps high school students with exchange programs, has its UK head office here.

Sports in Cheadle

Cheadle has its own football club called Cheadle Town F.C.. They play in the North West Counties Football League.

Famous Faces from Cheadle

Many interesting people have connections to Cheadle:

Christopher Priest (born 1943) – a famous novelist and science fiction writer.
Diana Darvey (1945–2000) – an actress, singer, and dancer.
Nigel Williams (born 1948) – a novelist, screenwriter, and playwright.
Adam Thomas (born 1988) – an actor and local business owner.
Simon Gregson (born 1974) – an actor known for Coronation Street.
Lauren Drummond (born 1988) – an actress.
Kobbie Mainoo (born 2005) – an England football player.

Images for kids

St Mary's Church in the centre of Cheadle
Gatley Road, Cheadle in 1908

Cheadle, Greater Manchester facts for kids

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