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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 153 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 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
Detached41£572,000
Flats43£175,000
Semi-Detached24£386,500
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

SK93PT

Sealand Way

SK93QE

Davenham Road

SK93AE

Hall Road

SK93BL

Orchard Drive

SK93HB

Meriton Road

SK92PJ

Benbrook Grove

SK93SP

Stretton Way

SK92PQ

Cliffbrook Grove

SK93AA

Station Road

SK93BE

Hallwood Road

SK93BJ

Hallwood Road

SK93RF

Nantwich Way

SK93SG

Chelford Road

SK93TB

Pickmere Road

SK93TE

Peacock Way

SK93UE

Kennet Close

SK93GQ

Jamie Webb Drive

SK93JW

Kingston Road

SK93PN

Handforth

SK93AU

Woodlands Road

SK93DQ

Epsom Avenue

SK93HG

The Paddock

SK93QB

Warburton Road

SK93UD

Sunbury Close

SK93HF

Hampson Crescent

SK93RQ

Hassall Way

SK83JZ

Bolshaw Farm Lane

SK93DF

Arkle Avenue

SK93DW

Valley Drive

SK93GU

Handforth

SK93UL

Orwell Close

SK92HA

Dean Row Road

SK92NY

Kettleshulme Walk

SK93EZ

School Road

SK93HE

Hampson Crescent

SK93HN

Southacre Drive

SK92PN

Grason Avenue

SK92PU

Dinglebrook Grove

SK93NR

Clay Lane

SK93AW

Woodlands Road

SK92HJ

Handforth

SK92SH

Howty Close

SK93JX

Wilmslow Road

SK93QY

Spath Lane

SK93HL

Grangeway

SK92PH

Ladybrook Grove

SK93LU

Church Close

SK93NJ

Windermere Road

SK93QT

Hooton Way

SK92NX

Peckforton Walk

SK92PY

Crowbrook Grove

SK93ER

Wilmslow Road

SK93HY

Grangeway

SK93JR

Ashford Close

SK93NF

Marlow Drive

SK93PB

Coppice Way

SK93QA

Delamere Road

SK92EX

Dean Drive

SK92HL

Tilston Walk

SK93SY

Swettenham Road

SK93TW

Sagars Road

SK93DR

Willow Drive

SK93GA

Wilmslow Road

SK93PJ

Henbury Road

SK93QD

Parkgate Way

SK93UN

Lamerton Way

SK93AT

Goodrington Road

SK93AN

Brereton Road

SK93BG

Hallwood Road

SK93DT

Spinney Close

SK93HQ

The Paddock

SK93LR

Brooke Way

SK93QQ

Frodsham Way

SK93AX

Old Hall Crescent

SK93EW

Wilmslow Road

SK93BZ

Anderton Way

SK92PR

Moorsbrook Grove

SK93AG

The Green

SK93TG

Bosden Close

SK92ET

Finney Close

SK93NH

Windermere Road

SK93NL

Coniston Drive

SK93PS

Henbury Road

SK93RW

Arkle Avenue

SK92HX

Shellbrook Grove

SK92PX

Saltersbrook Grove

SK93TJ

Earl Road

SK93LB

Stanley Road

SK93AQ

Finsbury Way

SK93JT

Wallingford Road

SK93LT

Church Road

SK92ES

Finney Drive

SK92NZ

Tarporley Walk

SK93BS

Caldy Road

SK93RL

Arkle Avenue

SK93RX

Redesmere Road

SK93SQ

Chelford Road

SK92HQ

Foden Walk

SK92PP

Handforth

SK93BA

Station Road

Data Sources

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