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Handforth & Dean Row

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About

Handforth & Dean Row form a residential area on the southern fringes of Greater Manchester, within the Cheshire East unitary authority. The area is characterised by a mix of housing developments, from post-war estates to more recent executive homes, set around the central spine of the A34. Local commerce is focused along the Wilmslow Road corridor, with retail parks and supermarkets serving the community.

The landscape is defined by the River Dean, which flows through Dean Row and gives the area its name. This watercourse and the surrounding green spaces, including Handforth Park, provide pockets of accessible woodland and meadows. The area's proximity to Manchester Airport is a constant presence, with aircraft flight paths a notable feature of the local environment.

Area overview

On average Handforth & Dean Row has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Handforth & Dean Row is £49,538 per year. There are 4 schools in Handforth & Dean Row: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Handforth & Dean Row is home to around 11,452 people, with a population density of about 1,546.1 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
20.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Handforth & Dean Row Population
11,452
Population density
1,546.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.96(-14%)
Public order
8.21(-19%)
Shoplifting
6.2(+9%)
Other theft
5.76(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.06(-73%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,205
80.39%
Other White
526
4.59%
Indian
297
2.59%
Pakistani
269
2.35%
Other
202
1.76%
Total population: 11,450

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,670
39.54%
Level 3 (A level)
1,545
16.65%
No qualifications
1,389
14.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,194
12.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
851
9.17%
Total 16+ residents: 9,281

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,544
29.86%
Owns with a mortgage
1,523
29.45%
Other social rented
1,060
20.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
749
14.48%
Social rents from council
141
2.73%
Total households: 5,171

Property prices in Handforth & Dean Row

Based on 172 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Handforth & Dean Row area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,296 up to £2,475,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Handforth & Dean Row in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Handforth & Dean Row over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached50£622,500
Flats48£174,500
Semi-Detached27£395,000
Terraced47£300,000

10 years median price trend in Handforth & Dean Row

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Handforth & Dean Row.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.