Postcode insights

SK8 3JZ

Bolshaw Farm Lane

Handforth

Interactive map showing SK8 3JZ and surrounding area

Detailed insights for SK8 3JZ

Overview

Postcode SK8 3JZ is located in a major urban area, within the Handforth ward of Cheshire East in the North West region, and forms part of the Handforth & Dean Row area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 51.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Handforth & Dean Row is £49,538 per year. The nearest station is Heald Green, about 0.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
34.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Handforth & Dean Row has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,284 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Handforth & Dean Row has an average crime rate, with approximately 51.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

34.5%

Approximately 34.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Handforth & Dean Row is £49,538 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SK8 3JZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Handforth & Dean Row near SK8 3JZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Heald Green located about 0.9 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK8 3JZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Heald Green

N/A

Walking directions to Heald Green
1 mi

Styal

N/A

Walking directions to Styal
1 mi

Handforth

N/A

Walking directions to Handforth

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
313
Population density
503.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.12(-49%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.44(-6%)
Public order
6.75(-33%)
Drugs
5.62(+44%)
Burglary
3.94(-29%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
274
86.98%
Other White
12
3.81%
African
10
3.17%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.59%
White and Black African (mixed)
4
1.27%
Total population: 315

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
76
28.36%
No qualifications
64
23.88%
Level 3 (A level)
51
19.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
10.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
8.58%
Total 16+ residents: 268

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
46
31.72%
Owns with a mortgage
40
27.59%
Owns outright
38
26.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
8.28%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.45%
Total households: 145

Property prices in Handforth

Median price£294,975
Price per sq ft£320
Sales (last 12 months)124
Typical range (middle 50%)£190K – £422K

Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £294,975 (about £320 per square foot) in Handforth area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,296 up to £1,400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Handforth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached30£513,750£417
Semi-Detached23£310,000£353
Terraced36£261,000£307
Flats35£171,000£276

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Handforth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Handforth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£340,000£108,000£250,000£151,000
2017£345,000£132,500£275,000£180,000
2018£387,475£110,000£285,000£186,000
2019£402,475£148,500£288,750£205,000
2020£404,975£140,500£315,000£195,500
2021£457,500£120,500£325,000£225,000
2022£460,250£165,000£337,500£247,000
2023£469,950£173,750£369,250£246,000
2024£515,000£170,000£390,000£235,000
2025£595,000£174,000£371,250£320,000
2026£502,475£154,500£310,000£265,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Handforth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Handforth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£263£206£248£177
2017£277£213£280£212
2018£299£201£279£224
2019£308£234£280£222
2020£317£224£310£232
2021£349£217£329£241
2022£390£258£359£283
2023£379£250£361£281
2024£425£272£367£281
2025£420£285£369£323
2026£442£266£322£290
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Handforth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Handforth in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK8 3JZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK8 3JZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Mar 202652, Davies Avenue, Cheadle, SK8 3PGSemi-DetachedLeasehold£324,000
16 Jul 202568, Davies Avenue, Cheadle, SK8 3PGSemi-DetachedFreehold£380,000
24 Nov 202527, Davies Avenue, Cheadle, SK8 3PFSemi-DetachedFreehold£290,000
18 Jul 2025106, Bolshaw Road, Cheadle, SK8 3PDSemi-DetachedFreehold£475,000
09 Jun 202560, Bolshaw Road, Cheadle, SK8 3NYSemi-DetachedFreehold£450,000

Schools

In the SK8 3JZ postcode area, located within Handforth & Dean Row, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK8 3JZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryBolshaw Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryOutwood Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableOakgrove SchoolCommunity special school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK8 3JZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK8 3JZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMorrisons DailyOutwood Road, Stockport, SK8 3LUWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cheshire East district (2025-26).

Band A£1,555
Band B£1,814
Band C£2,073
Band D£2,333
Band E£2,851
Band F£3,369
Band G£3,888
Band H£4,665

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SK8 3JZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

John Michael Smith

Handforth - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Julie Anne Smith

Handforth - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Member of parliament

Esther McVey

Tatton - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictCheshire EastE06000049
Parliamentary ConstituencyTattonE14001539
WardHandforthE05008629
ParishHandforthE04013185
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Handforth & Dean RowE02003856
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheshire East 004BE01018592
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced2007-10-01

Frequently asked questions about SK8 3JZ

Is SK8 3JZ (Handforth & Dean Row) safe?

The area around SK8 3JZ records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, public order and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SK8 3JZ?

The median sale price around SK8 3JZ in Handforth & Dean Row is £294,975 (about £320 per square foot) based on 124 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SK8 3JZ?

There are 8 schools close to SK8 3JZ, including Bolshaw Primary School (Good), Outwood Primary School (Good) and Oakgrove School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK8 3JZ?

The closest station to SK8 3JZ is Heald Green, about 1,397 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK8 3JZ?

SK8 3JZ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,284 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SK8 3JZ (Handforth & Dean Row) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Tatton covering SK8 3JZ is Esther McVey (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: John Michael Smith (Independent) and Julie Anne Smith (Independent).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.