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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. 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. There are 3 schools in Poynton West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Poynton West is home to around 6,435 people, with a population density of about 1,489.0 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

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £445,500 in Poynton West area, with individual transactions ranging from £148,000 up to £1,140,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Poynton West 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached47£413,165
Terraced8£425,000
Detached45£527,500
Flats5£222,500

10 years median price trend in Poynton West

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

All postcodes in Poynton West

SK121HU

Grebe Close

SK121GZ

Midway Drive

SK121AD

Oak Grove

SK121EN

Glastonbury Drive

SK121PJ

Haseley Close

SK121DQ

James Pimlott Drive

SK121JE

Brookfield Avenue

SK121SF

Abbotsbury Close

SK121EZ

Milton Drive

SK121SE

Malmesbury Close

SK121LE

Nickleby Road

SK121QW

Whitby Close

SK121FY

Church House Close

SK121LL

Lostock Road

SK121WW

Abbey Court

SK121EH

Woodford Road

SK121DU

Highfield Road

SK121NH

Chester Road

SK121BQ

Tulworth Road

SK121HG

Chester Road

SK121HH

Deva Close

SK121EF

Lower Park Crescent

SK121HX

Swan Close

SK121LF

London Road South

SK121HJ

Chester Road

SK121JF

Grosvenor Drive

SK121BD

Peterfield Way

SK121LQ

London Road South

SK121LG

London Road South

SK121HB

Chester Road

SK121HD

Hazelbadge Close

SK121NJ

London Road South

SK121GN

Spinners Lane

SK121BL

Tulworth Road

SK121XY

Calder Close

SK121EX

Hilton Grove

SK121BA

Oak Grove

SK121EJ

Mill Hill Hollow

SK121DR

Lostock Avenue

SK121EU

Chester Road

SK121JS

Dunlin Close

SK121HY

Clifford Road

SK121AZ

Oak Grove

SK121XH

Petrel Avenue

SK121XZ

Hale Avenue

SK121DP

Lostock Hall Road

SK121FG

Mayfair Close

Data Sources

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