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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

SK93EE

Sagars Road

SK93GP

Earl Road

SK92GH

Colshaw Drive

SK93DJ

Bulkeley Road

SK93QR

Christleton Way

SK93QW

Hilbre Way

SK93RT

Spath Lane

SK93UG

Brandon Close

SK92SN

Chamberlain Drive

SK92SQ

Picton Drive

SK93AY

Wadsworth Close

SK93DL

Hope Avenue

SK93JU

Wallingford Road

SK93RG

Marthall Way

SK92EY

Dean Drive

SK93NE

Marlow Drive

SK93QJ

Gawsworth Way

SK93SB

Upton Way

SK93SN

Sandiway Road

SK93TD

Oakmere Road

SK92PA

Elton Close

SK92EW

Highfield Estate

SK93RU

Spath Lane

SK86QH

Commercial Avenue

SK86QS

Countess Avenue

SK92EP

Dean Drive

SK92EU

Green Drive

SK93AS

Cherington Close

SK93BT

The Race

SK93JL

Wilmslow Road

SK93LA

Lower Meadow Road

SK93LW

Church Terrace

SK93RS

Spath Lane

SK93TF

Hurlbote Close

SK93UF

Moran Close

SK92TB

Dean Row Road

SK93QS

Ollerton Road

SK92LE

Manchester Road

SK92PF

Cardenbrook Grove

SK93DD

Jamie Webb Drive

SK93JG

Beaumont Court

SK93JZ

Wilmslow Road

SK93RA

Delamere Road

SK93AF

Dean Road

SK93AR

Hill Drive

SK93DS

Bulkeley Road

SK93UH

Medway Close

SK92HW

Lime Walk

SK93BR

Viewlands Drive

SK92PT

Rainow Way

SK93PX

Helsby Way

SK93QX

Aston Way

SK93RB

Delamere Road

SK92HY

Redbrook Grove

SK92TG

Ringstead Drive

SK93NG

Ullswater Road

SK93NQ

Ullswater Road

SK93QP

Spath Lane

SK93UJ

Waveney Drive

SK93BD

Spath Lane

SK93DN

Valley Drive

SK93DY

Elm Grove

SK93FB

Grangeway

SK93JD

Richmond Avenue

SK93NS

Spath Lane

SK93LS

Brooke Avenue

SK93PW

Epsom Avenue

SK93QU

Cranage Avenue

SK93RE

Marton Way

SK93SS

Overton Way

SK93UA

Welland Road

SK92JW

Manchester Road

SK92PW

Snapebrook Grove

SK93NW

Derwent Drive

SK71RA

Dairy House Lane

SK92HG

Benson Walk

SK93GW

Honeford Terrace

SK93NN

Coniston Drive

SK92JR

Highfield Estate

SK92RX

Courtney Green

SK93HZ

Grangeway

SK92PZ

Colshaw Drive

SK93AB

Station Road

SK93DA

Thornton Drive

SK93NB

Brompton Way

SK93NP

Clay Lane

Data Sources

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