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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

SK93TE

Peacock Way

SK93GS

Wear Grove

SK92TB

Dean Row Road

SK92JN

Manchester Road

SK92HH

Tame Walk

SK92NY

Kettleshulme Walk

SK93EF

Queens Terrace

SK93SL

Sutton Way

SK93DY

Elm Grove

SK93UF

Moran Close

SK93DE

Wright Close

SK93SP

Stretton Way

SK93UB

Swale Close

SK93QB

Warburton Road

SK93EQ

Clare Avenue

SK93QS

Ollerton Road

SK93DG

Epsom Avenue

SK93QU

Cranage Avenue

SK93AY

Wadsworth Close

SK93UH

Medway Close

SK92PT

Rainow Way

SK93FB

Grangeway

SK92PG

Torbrook Grove

SK93LB

Stanley Road

SK93BB

Hereford Drive

SK86QS

Countess Avenue

SK93JD

Richmond Avenue

SK93EE

Sagars Road

SK93QG

Heatley Way

SK93JU

Wallingford Road

SK92HN

Appleton Walk

SK93QP

Spath Lane

SK93SE

Tatton Road

SK93UE

Kennet Close

SK93AD

Hall Road

SK93AR

Hill Drive

SK93BZ

Anderton Way

SK93PZ

Lostock Road

SK93NP

Clay Lane

SK93BY

Caldy Road

SK86QH

Commercial Avenue

SK93UA

Welland Road

SK93RF

Nantwich Way

SK93DZ

Ash Grove

SK93HG

The Paddock

SK93EZ

School Road

SK93LL

Brooke Drive

SK92HL

Tilston Walk

SK93PB

Coppice Way

SK93RT

Spath Lane

SK93HR

Southacre Drive

SK93DS

Bulkeley Road

SK92SN

Chamberlain Drive

SK93DW

Valley Drive

SK92EY

Dean Drive

SK93AX

Old Hall Crescent

SK93JW

Kingston Road

SK92TG

Ringstead Drive

SK93AG

The Green

SK92PE

Timbersbrook Grove

SK93HN

Southacre Drive

SK92ET

Finney Close

SK93DJ

Bulkeley Road

SK92PD

Brindley Grove

SK93TG

Bosden Close

SK93SS

Overton Way

SK93QX

Aston Way

SK93JR

Ashford Close

SK93AP

Hill Drive

SK93RA

Delamere Road

SK93UL

Orwell Close

SK93NJ

Windermere Road

SK93LR

Brooke Way

SK93PA

Kiln Croft Lane

SK93HW

Courtney Green

SK93DT

Spinney Close

SK93SQ

Chelford Road

SK93UD

Sunbury Close

SK92EW

Highfield Estate

SK93BX

Neston Way

SK93EW

Wilmslow Road

SK92NZ

Tarporley Walk

SK92GH

Colshaw Drive

SK93RE

Marton Way

SK92EN

Blackden Walk

SK93DB

Caldy Road

SK93HD

Meriton Road

SK92PN

Grason Avenue

SK83JZ

Bolshaw Farm Lane

SK93SX

Kelsall Way

SK93DA

Thornton Drive

SK93BS

Caldy Road

SK93NW

Derwent Drive

SK92SP

Bleadale Close

SK93LF

Wilmslow Road

SK93JX

Wilmslow Road

SK93BL

Orchard Drive

SK93NG

Ullswater Road

SK93QZ

Tatton Road

SK93LQ

Wilmslow Road

Data Sources

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