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Handforth

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About

Handforth ward is located in Cheshire East, near the border with Greater Manchester. It includes the village of Handforth and parts of Wilmslow, with easy access to the A34 and close proximity to Manchester Airport. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types, from detached homes to smaller terraced properties. Local amenities include shops, schools, and parks, catering to families and commuters.

The ward features green spaces like Handforth Park and the River Dean, providing outdoor recreation. Handforth Dean Retail Park is a key commercial hub, offering shopping and dining options. Public transport links, including Handforth railway station, connect the area to Manchester and Stockport. The ward balances suburban living with convenient access to urban centres.

Area overview

On average Handforth has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Handforth is £44,623 per year. There are 3 schools in Handforth: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
23.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Handforth Population
9,784
Population density
1,893.7 per km²

Demographics

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

Housing

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 156 recent sales, the median property price is £299,000 in Handforth area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £1,175,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached31£515,000
Flats48£175,000
Semi-Detached28£393,830
Terraced49£288,000

10 years price trend in Handforth

All postcodes in Handforth

SK93QW

Harefield Road

SK93RT

Spath Lane

SK93UG

Brandon Close

SK92EW

Grason Avenue

SK92SN

Chamberlain Drive

SK92SQ

Picton Drive

SK93AY

Wadsworth Close

SK93DL

Hope Avenue

SK93JU

Wallingford Road

SK93RG

Handforth & Dean Row

SK93RU

Spath Lane

SK93QJ

Handforth & Dean Row

SK92EY

Dean Drive

SK92PA

Elton Close

SK93NE

Marlow Drive

SK93SB

Handforth & Dean Row

SK93SN

Sandiway Road

SK93TD

Oakmere Road

SK93JL

Grangeway

SK86QH

Commercial Avenue

SK86QS

Commercial Avenue

SK92EP

Dean Close

SK92EU

Green Drive

SK92TB

Dean Row Road

SK93AS

Cherington Close

SK93BT

The Race

SK93LA

Lower Meadow Road

SK93LW

Church Terrace

SK93QS

Ollerton Road

SK93RS

Redesmere Road

SK93TF

Hurlbote Close

SK93UF

Moran Close

SK93JG

Clay Lane

SK92LE

Dean Row Road

SK92PF

Handforth & Dean Row

SK93AF

Brereton Road

SK93AR

Goodrington Road

SK93BW

Tranmere Drive

SK93DD

Coppice Way

SK93DS

Bulkeley Road

SK93JZ

Clay Lane

SK93LP

Lower Meadow Road

SK93RA

Delamere Road

SK93UH

Medway Close

SK92HW

Dean Row Road

SK92HY

Colshaw Drive

SK92TG

Ringstead Drive

SK93BR

Viewlands Drive

SK93NG

Ullswater Road

SK93NQ

Ullswater Road

SK93QF

Handforth & Dean Row

SK93QP

Spath Lane

SK93UJ

Waveney Drive

SK93JD

Richmond Avenue

SK92PT

Handforth & Dean Row

SK93BD

Spath Lane

SK93DN

Kenilworth Avenue

SK93DY

Handforth & Dean Row

SK93FB

Grangeway

SK93NS

Spath Lane

SK93PX

Lostock Way

SK93QX

Handforth & Dean Row

SK93RB

Delamere Road

SK92JW

Lacey Green & Wilmslow Park

SK93LS

Brook Avenue

SK93PW

Epsom Avenue

SK93QU

Handforth & Dean Row

SK93RE

Ollerton Road

SK93SS

Handforth & Dean Row

SK93UA

Kennet Close

SK93GW

Handforth & Dean Row

SK71RA

Dairy House Lane

SK92HG

Bosley Close

SK92PW

Gowy Close

SK93NN

Coniston Drive

SK93NW

Derwent Drive

SK93SU

Handforth & Dean Row

SK92JR

Highfield Crescent

SK92PZ

Colshaw Drive

SK92RX

Courtney Green

SK93AB

Station Road

SK93DA

Old Road

SK93DG

Epsom Avenue

SK93HZ

Grangeway

SK93NB

Brompton Way

SK93NP

Clay Lane

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.