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Handforth

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About

Handforth ward is located in Cheshire East, near the border with Greater Manchester. It includes the village of Handforth and parts of Wilmslow, with easy access to the A34 and close proximity to Manchester Airport. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types, from detached homes to smaller terraced properties. Local amenities include shops, schools, and parks, catering to families and commuters.

The ward features green spaces like Handforth Park and the River Dean, providing outdoor recreation. Handforth Dean Retail Park is a key commercial hub, offering shopping and dining options. Public transport links, including Handforth railway station, connect the area to Manchester and Stockport. The ward balances suburban living with convenient access to urban centres.

Area overview

On average Handforth has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Handforth is £44,623 per year. There are 3 schools in Handforth: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
23.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 £299,000 in Handforth area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £1,175,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached31£515,000
Flats48£175,000
Semi-Detached28£393,830
Terraced49£288,000

10 years price trend in Handforth

All postcodes in Handforth

SK93DX

Handforth & Dean Row

SK93GR

Handforth & Dean Row

SK93ND

Lower Meadow Road

SK93SA

Beeston Road

SK93SE

Tatton Road

SK93SF

Chelford Road

SK93TA

Siddington Road

SK93JP

Marina Close

SK93JF

Bridge Drive

SK92PS

Handforth & Dean Row

SK92EL

Handforth & Dean Row

SK92HP

Handforth & Dean Row

SK92SP

Bleadale Close

SK93BP

Vale Head

SK93DB

Caldy Road

SK93EB

Handforth & Dean Row

SK93DP

Kenilworth Avenue

SK93HP

Grangeway

SK93PE

Handforth & Dean Row

SK93PZ

Lostock Way

SK93RD

Peover Road

SK93RR

Plumley Road

SK93RY

Tabley Road

SK93SW

Handforth & Dean Row

SK92HZ

Handforth & Dean Row

SK92JN

Lacey Green & Wilmslow Park

SK93BH

Dean Road

SK93EA

Handforth & Dean Row

SK93BX

Neston Way

SK93ES

Church Road

SK93RH

Harefield Road

SK93GS

Handforth & Dean Row

SK86QE

Earl Road

SK92EN

Bankside Close

SK92PE

Handforth & Dean Row

SK93AP

Hill Drive

SK93DU

Knowle Park

SK93HA

Meriton Road

SK93HW

Courtney Green

SK93HX

Grangeway

SK93QH

Handforth & Dean Row

SK93JB

Richmond Avenue

SK93LL

Brooke Drive

SK92ER

Dean Close

SK92PD

Chester Close

SK92TJ

Chamberlain Drive

SK93EF

School Road

SK93HD

Meriton Road

SK93JA

Campden Way

SK93LQ

Brooke Drive

SK93PA

Arkle Avenue

SK93QN

Spath Lane

SK93QZ

Tatton Road

SK93SD

Handforth & Dean Row

SK92EZ

Oakenclough Close

SK93AZ

Old Road

SK93LF

Grangeway

SK93RN

Epsom Avenue

SK93SR

Chelford Road

SK92PB

Handforth & Dean Row

SK92HH

Bleadale Close

SK92HN

Malpas Close

SK92TH

Ringstead Close

SK93AH

Dean Road

SK93QL

Hillbre Way

SK93SH

Handforth & Dean Row

SK93SX

Siddington Road

SK93SZ

Handforth & Dean Row

SK93UB

Dean Road

SK93GT

Handforth & Dean Row

SK86GN

Earl Road

SK93AD

Hall Road

SK93BN

Bidston Drive

SK93BU

Caldy Road

SK93BY

Anderton Way

SK93DZ

Handforth & Dean Row

SK93HR

Handforth & Dean Row

SK93RZ

Bosden Close

SK93SL

Handforth & Dean Row

SK93JN

Kingston Road

SK93JS

Irwin Drive

SK92PG

Bosley Close

SK92TA

Dean Row Road

SK93BF

Coppice Way

SK93EN

Grangeway

SK93LN

Crossfield Road

SK93QG

Handforth & Dean Row

SK93RJ

Handforth & Dean Row

SK93SJ

Handforth & Dean Row

SK71RF

Blossoms Lane

SK92PL

Dean Drive

SK93AE

Hall Road

SK93BL

Hallwood Road

SK93BQ

Langley Drive

SK93DE

Grangeway

SK93EQ

Clare Avenue

SK93HB

Meriton Road

SK93PT

Handforth & Dean Row

SK93QE

Davenham Road

SK92PQ

Rodepool Close
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.