Postcode insights

SK9 1RL

Wilmslow East

Cheshire East

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Detailed insights for SK9 1RL

Overview

Postcode SK9 1RL is located in a major urban area, within the Wilmslow East ward of Cheshire East in the North West region, and forms part of the Wilmslow Town area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 32.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wilmslow Town is £68,819 per year. The nearest station is Wilmslow, about 0.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is The Pleasure.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

1/10

Wilmslow Town has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 32,195 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 2% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Wilmslow Town has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Wilmslow Town is £68,819 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 167 ft away from SK9 1RL.

Flood risk

No risk

Wilmslow Town near SK9 1RL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Wilmslow located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK9 1RL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Wilmslow

N/A

Walking directions to Wilmslow
0.9 mi

Alderley Edge

N/A

Walking directions to Alderley Edge

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SK9 1RL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miThe PleasureSmallWalking directions to The Pleasure

Area Profile

Population
354
Population density
674.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Burglary
12.3(+122%)
Violence and sexual offences
7.61(-80%)
Vehicle crime
3.51(-41%)
Drugs
2.93(-25%)
Public order
2.93(-71%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
308
86.03%
Other White
10
2.79%
Indian
9
2.51%
Pakistani
9
2.51%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
7
1.96%
Total population: 358

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
166
56.46%
Level 3 (A level)
34
11.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
9.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
8.16%
No qualifications
22
7.48%
Total 16+ residents: 294

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
82
55.41%
Owns with a mortgage
52
35.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
7.43%
Shared ownership
1
0.68%
Other social rented
1
0.68%
Total households: 148

Property prices in Wilmslow East

Median price£617,500
Price per sq ft£453
Sales (last 12 months)64
Typical range (middle 50%)£314K – £901K

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £617,500 (about £453 per square foot) in Wilmslow East area, with individual transactions ranging from £156,000 up to £2,950,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wilmslow East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached35£899,995£520
Semi-Detached1£742,500£343
Flats16£305,000£354
Terraced12£285,500£366

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wilmslow East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wilmslow East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£702,500£201,250£525,000
2017£620,000£365,000£515,000£287,500
2018£565,000£250,000£480,000£265,000
2019£620,000£305,000£563,250£275,000
2020£862,500£650,000£510,000£280,000
2021£876,000£300,000£530,625£350,000
2022£1,018,000£293,750£583,750£325,000
2023£875,000£255,300£482,000£313,975
2024£788,000£256,000£589,995£295,000
2025£869,995£450,000£749,995£291,000
2026£816,500£362,500£312,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wilmslow East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wilmslow East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£345£298£420
2017£350£411£379£282
2018£376£343£378£325
2019£390£322£348£337
2020£409£447£350£379
2021£421£329£378£403
2022£494£297£452£355
2023£482£354£432£336
2024£495£299£507£457
2025£513£394£428£364
2026£579£354£492
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wilmslow East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wilmslow East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK9 1RL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK9 1RL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Mar 20259, Lysander Close, Wilmslow, SK9 1GFDetachedFreehold£749,995
10 Mar 20256, Lysander Close, Wilmslow, SK9 1GFDetachedFreehold£869,995
21 Feb 20252, Lysander Close, Wilmslow, SK9 1GFDetachedFreehold£759,995
04 Jul 20254, Newmarket Avenue, Wilmslow, SK9 1GDDetachedFreehold£899,995
15 May 20258, Newmarket Avenue, Wilmslow, SK9 1GDDetachedFreehold£1,449,995

Schools

In the SK9 1RL postcode area, located within Wilmslow Town, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK9 1RL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimarySt Anne's Fulshaw C of E Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryWilmslow High SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryAshdene Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK9 1RL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK9 1RL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miSainsbury'sAlderley Road, Cheshire East, SK9 1NZWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.5 miPremierChapel Lane, Cheshire East, SK9 5JHWalking directions to Premier

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 SK9 1RL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Jefferay

Wilmslow East - Elected 4 May 2023

Residents of Wilmslow

Member of parliament

Esther McVey

Tatton - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictCheshire EastE06000049
Parliamentary ConstituencyTattonE14001539
WardWilmslow EastE05008656
ParishWilmslowE04012173
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wilmslow TownE02003858
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheshire East 006AE01018600
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced2004-11-01

Frequently asked questions about SK9 1RL

Is SK9 1RL (Wilmslow Town) safe?

The area around SK9 1RL records about 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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, shoplifting and public order.

What is the average house price near SK9 1RL?

The median sale price around SK9 1RL in Wilmslow Town is £617,500 (about £453 per square foot) based on 64 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SK9 1RL?

There are 7 schools close to SK9 1RL, including St Anne's Fulshaw C of E Primary School (Good), Wilmslow High School (Good) and Ashdene Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK9 1RL?

The closest station to SK9 1RL is Wilmslow, about 1,223 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK9 1RL?

SK9 1RL scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 32,195 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SK9 1RL (Wilmslow Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Tatton covering SK9 1RL is Esther McVey (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Jefferay (Residents of Wilmslow).

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.