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Poynton West and Adlington

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About

Poynton West and Adlington is a ward in the north of Cheshire East, bordering Greater Manchester. The area encompasses the western half of the town of Poynton and the separate village of Adlington. The landscape is characterised by residential neighbourhoods interspersed with pockets of farmland and woodland, with the Macclesfield Canal providing a linear green corridor.

A notable local feature is the Anson Engine Museum, located on the site of the former Anson colliery, reflecting the area's historical links to the coal and engineering industries. The ward is largely residential, with local centres providing everyday services. Transport links are significant, with the A523 road and the West Coast Main Line railway running through the area.

Area overview

On average Poynton West and Adlington has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Poynton West and Adlington is £59,164 per year. There are 5 schools in Poynton West and Adlington: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Poynton West and Adlington is home to around 8,522 people, with a population density of about 421.2 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
7.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Poynton West and Adlington Population
8,522
Population density
421.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.77(-44%)
Public order
4.69(-54%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.46(-75%)
Other theft
3.05(-54%)
Shoplifting
2.58(-55%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,016
94.05%
Other White
122
1.43%
Irish
64
0.75%
Chinese
45
0.53%
Indian
43
0.5%
Total population: 8,523

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,022
42.88%
Level 3 (A level)
1,143
16.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
916
13%
No qualifications
829
11.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
595
8.44%
Total 16+ residents: 7,048

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,714
48.21%
Owns with a mortgage
1,211
34.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
270
7.59%
Other social rented
250
7.03%
Social rents from council
48
1.35%
Total households: 3,555

Property prices in Poynton West and Adlington

Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in Poynton West and Adlington area, with individual transactions ranging from £148,000 up to £1,480,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Poynton West and Adlington 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 Poynton West and Adlington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced10£429,500
Detached55£560,000
Flats9£222,500
Semi-Detached55£415,000

10 years median price trend in Poynton West and Adlington

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Poynton West and Adlington.

All postcodes in Poynton West and Adlington

SK121YL

Third Avenue

SK121DU

Highfield Road

SK121LL

Lostock Road

SK104NH

Hope Lane

SK104PZ

Adlington Park

SK121GW

Melilot Drive

SK121HA

Chester Road

SK121BF

First Avenue

SK121UW

Micawber Road

SK121YF

Adams Close

SK121JT

Teal Avenue

SK104NR

Hope Green Way

SK121NJ

London Road South

SK121AF

London Road North

Data Sources

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