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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 70 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
70
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
34.65(-7%)
Public order
8.69(-14%)
Shoplifting
8.18(+42%)
Other theft
6.64(+1%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.44(-64%)
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 146 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 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
Detached32£581,000
Flats41£171,000
Semi-Detached28£371,250
Terraced45£320,000

10 years median price trend in Handforth

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

All postcodes in Handforth

SK92PS

Wadebrook Grove

SK93RR

Plumley Road

SK93RQ

Hassall Way

SK92NX

Peckforton Walk

SK71RA

Dairy House Lane

SK93SF

Chelford Road

SK93UG

Brandon Close

SK92PW

Snapebrook Grove

SK93JB

Richmond Avenue

SK93TB

Pickmere Road

SK86QE

Earl Road

SK93HE

Hampson Crescent

SK93AA

Station Road

SK93BR

Viewlands Drive

SK93BD

Spath Lane

SK93TF

Hurlbote Close

SK93NF

Marlow Drive

SK93BA

Station Road

SK93JZ

Wilmslow Road

SK92PR

Moorsbrook Grove

SK93JS

Irwin Drive

SK93NB

Brompton Way

SK92PZ

Colshaw Drive

SK93AH

Dean Road

SK92PJ

Benbrook Grove

SK93QL

Hilbre Way

SK93EA

Southfield Close

SK93PS

Henbury Road

SK93ES

Wilmslow Road

SK93GT

Edmund Drive

SK93GQ

Jamie Webb Drive

SK93PE

Handforth

SK93HL

Grangeway

SK92EZ

Blackden Walk

SK93DP

Kenilworth Avenue

SK92ES

Finney Drive

SK93SA

Beeston Road

SK93SH

Willaston Way

SK92TH

Ringstead Close

SK93GP

Earl Road

SK92PF

Cardenbrook Grove

SK93SW

Birtles Way

SK93RJ

Toft Way

SK92EL

Blackden Walk

SK92ER

Dean Close

SK92LE

Manchester Road

SK93DL

Hope Avenue

SK93HQ

The Paddock

SK92HQ

Foden Walk

SK93SY

Swettenham Road

SK71RF

Blossoms Lane

SK92HZ

Millbrook Grove

SK93QW

Hilbre Way

SK92HX

Shellbrook Grove

SK92PU

Dinglebrook Grove

SK93QD

Parkgate Way

SK93QR

Christleton Way

SK93AE

Hall Road

SK92HP

Lime Walk

SK93RX

Redesmere Road

SK93BF

Sanctuary Mews

SK93DX

Handforth

SK93AT

Goodrington Road

SK93NS

Spath Lane

SK92PA

Elton Close

SK93RB

Delamere Road

SK93TJ

Earl Road

SK93AW

Woodlands Road

SK93JF

Bridge Drive

SK93SU

Cuddington Way

SK93BT

The Race

SK93HB

Meriton Road

SK93HA

Meriton Road

SK93RZ

Tabley Road

SK93LS

Brooke Avenue

SK93RY

Eastham Way

SK93DD

Jamie Webb Drive

SK93AQ

Finsbury Way

SK93QF

Elworth Way

SK93JG

Beaumont Court

SK92PH

Ladybrook Grove

SK92PL

Dean Row Road

SK93GU

Handforth

SK93PX

Helsby Way

SK93LW

Church Terrace

SK92EU

Green Drive

SK93TA

Siddington Road

SK92HY

Redbrook Grove

SK93HF

Hampson Crescent

SK93DR

Willow Drive

SK92RX

Courtney Green

SK93SB

Upton Way

SK92PQ

Cliffbrook Grove

SK93JP

Marina Close

SK93LA

Lower Meadow Road

SK92JR

Highfield Estate

SK92HJ

Handforth

SK93BE

Hallwood Road

SK93QN

Spath Lane

SK92SQ

Picton Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.