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Poynton West

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About

Poynton West sits within the wider town of Poynton, characterised by residential streets that branch out from the central shopping area. The housing is primarily a mix of interwar and later 20th-century developments, offering a range of property styles. The area is bordered by green corridors, including the Middlewood Way, a popular traffic-free route for walking and cycling along a former railway line.

The layout is functional, with local amenities and schools easily accessible to residents. A notable feature is the proximity to Poynton Coppice, a large area of ancient woodland that provides a significant natural space on the western edge. This part of the town offers a straightforward residential environment, well-connected by road to neighbouring areas like Hazel Grove and the wider Cheshire countryside.

Area overview

On average Poynton West has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 9.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Poynton West is £56,265 per year. The median sale price in Poynton West is £452,500 (around £401 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £371,250 and £590,000. There are 2 schools in Poynton West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Poynton West is home to around 6,435 people, with a population density of about 1,489 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
9.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Poynton West Population
6,435
Population density
1,489 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.34(-51%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.35(-76%)
Public order
4.04(-60%)
Shoplifting
3.42(-41%)
Other theft
2.95(-55%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,029
93.66%
Other White
102
1.58%
Irish
51
0.79%
Chinese
35
0.54%
Indian
31
0.48%
Total population: 6,437

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,285
43.44%
Level 3 (A level)
851
16.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
671
12.76%
No qualifications
622
11.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
419
7.97%
Total 16+ residents: 5,260

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,271
46.44%
Owns with a mortgage
943
34.45%
Other social rented
237
8.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
193
7.05%
Social rents from council
47
1.72%
Total households: 2,737

Property prices in Poynton West

Median price: £452,500
Price per sq ft: £401
Sales (last 12 months): 90
Typical range (middle 50%): £371K – £590K

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £452,500 (about £401 per square foot) in Poynton West area, with individual transactions ranging from £164,200 up to £1,175,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Poynton West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached36£597,500£439
Semi-Detached39£427,240£395
Terraced9£391,150£359
Flats6£280,750£357

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Poynton West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Poynton West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£290,000£215,000£295,000£265,000
2017£400,000£189,000£295,000£245,000
2018£410,000£170,000£301,250£217,000
2019£493,000£190,000£310,000£240,000
2020£450,000£207,500£340,000£290,000
2021£499,995£225,000£350,000£375,000
2022£589,995£230,000£390,000£332,500
2023£623,748£252,500£404,000£325,000
2024£587,500£270,000£400,000£330,000
2025£555,000£222,500£405,000£395,000
2026£610,000£257,500£450,000£358,075
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Poynton West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Poynton West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£311£256£265£246
2017£334£254£295£262
2018£347£238£306£227
2019£316£366£325£288
2020£355£299£330£316
2021£371£271£357£324
2022£434£298£394£350
2023£421£321£406£354
2024£439£348£391£343
2025£425£417£399£384
2026£451£290£359£355
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Poynton West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Poynton West in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cheshire East district.

Band A£1,637
Band B£1,909
Band C£2,182
Band D£2,455
Band E£3,000
Band F£3,546
Band G£4,091
Band H£4,910

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.