Postcode SK9 3HR 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% 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 0.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Meriton Road Park.
Handforth & Dean Row has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,182 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.
Handforth & Dean Row has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 30.2% 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.
The average income per household in Handforth & Dean Row is £49,538 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 161 ft away from SK9 3HR.
Handforth & Dean Row near SK9 3HR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Handforth located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Handforth | N/A | Walking directions to Handforth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Meriton Road Park | Medium | Walking directions to Meriton Road Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £513,750 | £417 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £310,000 | £353 |
| Terraced | 36 | £261,000 | £307 |
| Flats | 35 | £171,000 | £276 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK9 3HR.
In the SK9 3HR postcode area, located within Handforth & Dean Row, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK9 3HR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Wilmslow Road, Cheshire East, SK9 3LQ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Cheshire East, SK9 3HQ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Extra | Kiln Croft Lane, Cheshire East, SK9 3PA | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
Annual council tax rates for Cheshire East district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SK9 3HR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
John Michael Smith
Handforth - Elected 4 May 2023
Julie Anne Smith
Handforth - Elected 4 May 2023
Esther McVey
Tatton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SK9 3HR records about 83 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.
The median sale price around SK9 3HR in Handforth & Dean Row is £294,975 (about £320 per square foot) based on 124 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to SK9 3HR, including St Benedict's Catholic Primary School (Good), Handforth Grange Primary School (Outstanding) and Aurora Summerfields School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SK9 3HR is Handforth, about 133 m away.
SK9 3HR scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,182 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Tatton covering SK9 3HR 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).
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.