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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

SK92HA

Dean Row Road

SK93BP

Vale Head

SK92TA

Summerfield Village Centre

SK93RU

Spath Lane

SK92PB

Edleston Grove

SK93JA

Campden Way

SK92EP

Dean Drive

SK93AF

Dean Road

SK93AZ

Old Road

SK93UJ

Waveney Drive

SK93LT

Church Road

SK93QQ

Frodsham Way

SK92HW

Lime Walk

SK92SH

Howty Close

SK93AB

Station Road

SK93GA

Wilmslow Road

SK93BQ

Langley Drive

SK93QA

Delamere Road

SK93JL

Wilmslow Road

SK93NR

Clay Lane

SK93LP

Lower Meadow Road

SK93PT

Sealand Way

SK86GN

Earl Road

SK93SN

Sandiway Road

SK93JT

Wallingford Road

SK93EB

Handforth

SK93TD

Oakmere Road

SK93NN

Coniston Drive

SK93DN

Valley Drive

SK93PW

Epsom Avenue

SK93BG

Hallwood Road

SK93BJ

Hallwood Road

SK93SR

Pickmere Road

SK93SD

Somerford Way

SK93TW

Sagars Road

SK93HX

Wilmslow Road

SK92EX

Dean Drive

SK93JN

Kingston Road

SK93BH

Moreton Drive

SK93HP

Grangeway

SK93NH

Windermere Road

SK92JW

Manchester Road

SK93GW

Honeford Terrace

SK93QT

Hooton Way

SK93BN

Bidston Drive

SK92TJ

Tiverton Drive

SK93RW

Arkle Avenue

SK93SJ

Handforth

SK93QY

Spath Lane

SK93HY

Grangeway

SK93EN

Wilmslow Road

SK93GR

Kilham Avenue

SK93ND

Lower Meadow Road

SK93RD

Peover Road

SK93RL

Arkle Avenue

SK93BU

Caldy Road

SK93UN

Lamerton Way

SK93RG

Marthall Way

SK93PN

Handforth

SK93QJ

Gawsworth Way

SK92PX

Saltersbrook Grove

SK93QH

Weaverham Way

SK93LN

Crossfield Road

SK93NE

Marlow Drive

SK93PJ

Henbury Road

SK93AS

Cherington Close

SK92PP

Handforth

SK92PY

Crowbrook Grove

SK93BW

Tranmere Drive

SK93RN

Epsom Avenue

SK93DU

Knowle Park

SK93NQ

Ullswater Road

SK93AN

Brereton Road

SK93SZ

Tarvin Way

SK92HG

Benson Walk

SK93ER

Wilmslow Road

SK93DQ

Epsom Avenue

SK93RH

Harefield Road

SK93NL

Coniston Drive

SK93LU

Church Close

SK93HZ

Grangeway

SK93AU

Woodlands Road

SK93RS

Spath Lane

SK93QE

Davenham Road

SK93SG

Chelford Road

SK93DF

Arkle Avenue

Data Sources

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