Postcode insights

SK9 6AU

Orchard Close

Wilmslow West and Chorley

Interactive map showing SK9 6AU and surrounding area

Detailed insights for SK9 6AU

Overview

Postcode SK9 6AU is located in a major urban area, within the Wilmslow West and Chorley ward of Cheshire East in the North West region, and forms part of the Fulshaw Park & Lindow area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 34.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Fulshaw Park & Lindow is £70,432 per year. The nearest station is Wilmslow, about 0.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is The Pleasure.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
1.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Fulshaw Park & Lindow has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,880 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 3% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Fulshaw Park & Lindow has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.7%

Approximately 1.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Fulshaw Park & Lindow is £70,432 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SK9 6AU.

Flood risk

No risk

Fulshaw Park & Lindow near SK9 6AU 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK9 6AU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Wilmslow

N/A

Walking directions to Wilmslow

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SK9 6AU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miThe PleasureSmallWalking directions to The Pleasure
0.5 miLittle LindowSmallWalking directions to Little Lindow
0.3 miThe TempSmallWalking directions to The Temp

Area Profile

Population
237
Population density
4,619.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.14(-65%)
Burglary
5.26(-5%)
Other theft
4.6(-30%)
Public order
4.6(-55%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.94(-78%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
210
88.61%
Other White
8
3.38%
African
5
2.11%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.69%
Irish
3
1.27%
Total population: 237

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
107
50.71%
Level 3 (A level)
38
18.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
13.74%
No qualifications
16
7.58%
Apprenticeship
12
5.69%
Total 16+ residents: 211

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
45
37.19%
Owns with a mortgage
38
31.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
32
26.45%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.31%
Other social rented
2
1.65%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Wilmslow West and Chorley

Median price£530,000
Price per sq ft£447
Sales (last 12 months)151
Typical range (middle 50%)£351K – £762K

Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £530,000 (about £447 per square foot) in Wilmslow West and Chorley area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,875,000.

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 West and Chorley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached44£840,000£484
Semi-Detached55£530,000£446
Terraced29£385,000£420
Flats23£150,000£253

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wilmslow West and Chorley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wilmslow West and Chorley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£630,000£247,000£431,250£304,000
2017£600,000£275,000£406,000£285,000
2018£575,000£214,000£405,000£286,500
2019£662,500£215,000£455,000£290,000
2020£645,000£277,500£455,000£375,000
2021£667,000£189,000£460,000£338,805
2022£827,550£260,000£480,000£351,250
2023£880,750£285,000£575,000£420,000
2024£775,000£240,000£485,000£375,000
2025£858,750£152,000£525,000£371,250
2026£810,000£197,475£469,100£440,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wilmslow West and Chorley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wilmslow West and Chorley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£350£295£337£295
2017£382£316£344£337
2018£386£295£358£345
2019£375£300£359£334
2020£391£307£391£342
2021£410£287£395£383
2022£490£310£420£409
2023£485£354£439£447
2024£511£327£439£406
2025£492£254£446£427
2026£438£332£436£447
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wilmslow West and Chorley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wilmslow West and Chorley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK9 6AU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK9 6AU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Oct 202511, Orchard Close, Wilmslow, SK9 6AUTerracedLeasehold£332,000
31 Oct 202511, Orchard Close, Wilmslow, SK9 6AUTerracedFreehold£332,000
30 Apr 202519, Orchard Close, Wilmslow, SK9 6AUTerracedLeasehold£345,000
21 Feb 20255, Orchard Close, Wilmslow, SK9 6AUTerracedLeasehold£350,000
14 Nov 202580, South Oak Lane, Wilmslow, SK9 6ATTerracedFreehold£353,000

Schools

In the SK9 6AU postcode area, located within Fulshaw Park & Lindow, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK9 6AU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Anne's Fulshaw C of E Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryAshdene Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.6 miSecondaryWilmslow High SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK9 6AU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK9 6AU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miPremierChapel Lane, Cheshire East, SK9 5JHWalking directions to Premier
0.2 miGo LocalChapel Lane, Cheshire East, SK9 5JLWalking directions to Go Local

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 6AU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mark Goldsmith

Wilmslow West and Chorley - Elected 4 May 2023

Residents of Wilmslow

Michael David Gorman

Wilmslow West and Chorley - 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
ParishWilmslowE04012173
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Fulshaw Park & LindowE02003860
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheshire East 008AE01018588
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SK9 6AU

Is SK9 6AU (Fulshaw Park & Lindow) safe?

The area around SK9 6AU records about 34 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near SK9 6AU?

The median sale price around SK9 6AU in Fulshaw Park & Lindow is £530,000 (about £447 per square foot) based on 151 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SK9 6AU?

There are 7 schools close to SK9 6AU, including St Anne's Fulshaw C of E Primary School (Good), Ashdene Primary School (Outstanding) and Wilmslow High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK9 6AU?

The closest station to SK9 6AU is Wilmslow, about 1,421 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK9 6AU?

SK9 6AU scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,880 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SK9 6AU (Fulshaw Park & Lindow) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Tatton covering SK9 6AU is Esther McVey (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Mark Goldsmith (Residents of Wilmslow) and Michael David Gorman (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.