Rakeway
| Rakeway | |
|---|---|
 Freehay old shop near Rakeway | |
  Rakeway Location within Staffordshire | |
| OS grid reference | SK020419 |
| Civil parish | |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | CHEADLE |
| Postcode district | ST10 |
| Police | Staffordshire |
| Fire | Staffordshire |
| Ambulance | West Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
Rakeway is a hamlet[1] and suburb of Cheadle in the Staffordshire Moorlands district in the county of Staffordshire, England.[2] Rakeway is located to the southeast of Cheadle and is part of the civil parish of Cheadle.
History
Rakeway is believed to date back to the pre-industrial era, when it was a small locality in Cheadle, primarily used for agriculture.[3]
Amenities
Rakeway has maintained a mixed rural and urban identity, largely due to the presence of Rakeway Road. The section towards Freehay is rural, however, where it meets Mill Road and Park Avenue. It forms a residential extension of Cheadle.[4][5]
Transport
Rakeway is served by Cheadle's Town Services bus, which is operated by Stanton's of Stoke.[6]
References
- ^ "Rakeway, Staffordshire (Hamlet)". gazetteer.org.uk. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ Catalogue description – Bundle of deeds relating to Rakeway House Farm, Cheadle, viz. house and closes called... 1733–1901.
- ^ "Appendix 4 Cheadle: Staffordshire Moorlands HEA" (PDF). staffordshire.gov.uk. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ "Hundreds of residents oppose plans for 50 houses in Cheadle". BBC News. 15 July 2025. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ "Residents Unite as Developer Plans 50 More Homes for Rakeway". Cheadle COG. 9 June 2025. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ "Rakeway – Bus Times". bustimes.org. Retrieved 8 August 2025.