Postcode insights

SK9 2NY

Kettleshulme Walk

Handforth

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Detailed insights for SK9 2NY

Overview

Postcode SK9 2NY 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% 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 Handforth, about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
61%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

9/10

Handforth & Dean Row has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,554 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Handforth & Dean Row has a high crime rate, with approximately 90.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

61%

Approximately 61.0% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 292 ft away from SK9 2NY.

Flood risk

No risk

Handforth & Dean Row near SK9 2NY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Handforth located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK9 2NY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Handforth

N/A

Walking directions to Handforth

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
330
Population density
5,373.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
62.47(+67%)
Public order
7.81(-23%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.32(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.83(-62%)
Other theft
5.37(-19%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
269
81.52%
Other White
19
5.76%
White and Asian (mixed)
9
2.73%
Other Asian
8
2.42%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
2.12%
Total population: 330

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
63
25.51%
No qualifications
62
25.1%
Level 3 (A level)
48
19.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
14.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
9.72%
Total 16+ residents: 247

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
70
49.65%
Owns with a mortgage
19
13.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
12.06%
Social rents from council
16
11.35%
Owns outright
14
9.93%
Total households: 141

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 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK9 2NY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK9 2NY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Oct 202512, Peckforton Walk, Wilmslow, SK9 2NXTerracedFreehold£195,000
01 Aug 202524, Peckforton Walk, Wilmslow, SK9 2NXTerracedFreehold£170,000
01 Jul 202516, Appleton Walk, Wilmslow, SK9 2HNSemi-DetachedFreehold£182,000
23 Apr 20255, Lamerton Way, Wilmslow, SK9 3UNDetachedFreehold£750,000
16 Sept 202574, Budworth Walk, Wilmslow, SK9 2HSTerracedFreehold£195,000

Schools

In the SK9 2NY postcode area, located within Handforth & Dean Row, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK9 2NY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryThe Wilmslow AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miNot applicableAurora Summerfields SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Benedict's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK9 2NY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK9 2NY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco ExpressDean Row Road, Cheshire East, SK9 2TAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miLidlDean Row Court, Cheshire East, SK9 2TBWalking directions to Lidl

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 2NY, 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
ParishWilmslowE04012173
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Handforth & Dean RowE02003856
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheshire East 004FE01018596
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SK9 2NY

Is SK9 2NY (Handforth & Dean Row) safe?

The area around SK9 2NY records about 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 SK9 2NY?

The median sale price around SK9 2NY 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 SK9 2NY?

There are 4 schools close to SK9 2NY, including The Wilmslow Academy (Good), Aurora Summerfields School (Good) and St Benedict's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK9 2NY?

The closest station to SK9 2NY is Handforth, about 903 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK9 2NY?

SK9 2NY scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,554 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SK9 2NY (Handforth & Dean Row) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Tatton covering SK9 2NY 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.