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About

Handforth ward lies in the eastern part of the Cheshire East unitary authority, bordering Greater Manchester. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing developments from different eras, alongside local retail centres and business parks. Its proximity to the A34 and the Wilmslow railway station, though just outside its boundary, supports commuting connections. The ward includes the communities of Handforth, parts of Dean Row, and the Handforth Garden Village area.

The landscape features green corridors like the Handforth Bypass woodland and the Bollin Valley, with the River Bollin forming a natural boundary. Handforth Town Council operates from its own offices, reflecting a distinct local governance. A notable local facility is the Handforth Youth and Community Centre, which serves as a focal point for activities. The area maintains several parks and playing fields, contributing to its suburban character within the wider Cheshire plain.

Area overview

On average Handforth has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Handforth is £50,167 per year. There are 3 schools in Handforth: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Handforth is home to around 9,784 people, with a population density of about 1,893.7 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
23.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Handforth Population
9,784
Population density
1,893.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.14(-8%)
Public order
8.79(-13%)
Shoplifting
7.26(+27%)
Other theft
6.23(-6%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.93(-34%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,928
81.01%
Other White
453
4.63%
Indian
224
2.29%
Pakistani
209
2.14%
Other
172
1.76%
Total population: 9,787

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,930
37.14%
Level 3 (A level)
1,304
16.53%
No qualifications
1,289
16.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,056
13.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
746
9.46%
Total 16+ residents: 7,890

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,333
30.38%
Owns with a mortgage
1,215
27.69%
Other social rented
1,016
23.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
560
12.76%
Social rents from council
133
3.03%
Total households: 4,388

Property prices in Handforth

Based on 156 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Handforth area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,296 up to £1,400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Handforth 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached42£566,000
Flats43£175,000
Semi-Detached24£386,500
Terraced47£307,500

10 years median price trend in Handforth

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

All postcodes in Handforth

SK93BB

Hereford Drive

SK93BW

Tranmere Drive

SK93LP

Lower Meadow Road

SK93QF

Elworth Way

SK93SU

Cuddington Way

SK93DG

Epsom Avenue

SK93ND

Lower Meadow Road

SK93SA

Beeston Road

SK93SE

Tatton Road

SK93SF

Chelford Road

SK93TA

Siddington Road

SK93DX

Handforth

SK93GR

Kilham Avenue

SK93JP

Marina Close

SK92EL

Blackden Walk

SK92HP

Lime Walk

SK93BP

Vale Head

SK93JF

Bridge Drive

SK93PE

Handforth

SK93PZ

Lostock Road

SK93RD

Peover Road

SK93RR

Plumley Road

SK93SW

Birtles Way

SK93EB

Handforth

SK92PS

Wadebrook Grove

SK92SP

Bleadale Close

SK93DB

Caldy Road

SK93DP

Kenilworth Avenue

SK93HP

Grangeway

SK93RY

Eastham Way

SK92JN

Manchester Road

SK93ES

Wilmslow Road

SK92HZ

Millbrook Grove

SK93BH

Moreton Drive

SK93BX

Neston Way

SK93EA

Southfield Close

SK93RH

Harefield Road

SK92PE

Timbersbrook Grove

SK93AP

Hill Drive

SK93GS

Wear Grove

SK93HA

Meriton Road

SK93HW

Courtney Green

SK93HX

Wilmslow Road

SK93QH

Weaverham Way

SK86QE

Earl Road

SK92EN

Blackden Walk

SK93DU

Knowle Park

SK93HD

Meriton Road

SK93JA

Campden Way

SK93JB

Richmond Avenue

SK93LL

Brooke Drive

SK93QN

Spath Lane

SK93QZ

Tatton Road

SK92ER

Dean Close

SK92PD

Brindley Grove

SK92TJ

Tiverton Drive

SK93EF

Queens Terrace

SK93LQ

Wilmslow Road

SK93PA

Kiln Croft Lane

SK93SD

Somerford Way

SK93LF

Wilmslow Road

SK93RN

Epsom Avenue

SK92EZ

Blackden Walk

SK93AZ

Old Road

SK93SR

Pickmere Road

SK92HH

Tame Walk

SK92PB

Edleston Grove

SK93SX

Kelsall Way

SK93SZ

Tarvin Way

SK93UB

Swale Close

SK92HN

Appleton Walk

SK92TH

Ringstead Close

SK93AH

Dean Road

SK93QL

Hilbre Way

SK93SH

Willaston Way

SK93HR

Southacre Drive

SK93AD

Hall Road

SK93DZ

Ash Grove

SK93RZ

Tabley Road

SK93BN

Bidston Drive

SK86GN

Earl Road

SK93BU

Caldy Road

SK93BY

Caldy Road

SK93GT

Handforth

SK93SL

Sutton Way

SK92PG

Torbrook Grove

SK93BF

Sanctuary Mews

SK93EN

Wilmslow Road

SK93JN

Kingston Road

SK93JS

Irwin Drive

SK93QG

Heatley Way

SK93SJ

Handforth

SK92TA

Summerfield Village Centre

SK93LN

Crossfield Road

SK93RJ

Toft Way

SK71RF

Blossoms Lane

SK92PL

Dean Row Road

SK93BQ

Langley Drive

SK93DE

Wright Close

SK93EQ

Clare Avenue

Data Sources

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