Dean Drive is in Finney Green, Wilmslow and in Macclesfield district. SK9 2EX is located in the Handforth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tatton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dean Drive, Finney Green, Wilmslow, SK9 2EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK9 2ES, SK9 2EN, SK9 2EU, SK9 2EP, SK9 2PE, SK9 2HZ, SK9 2HG, SK9 2PF, SK9 2JW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK9 2EX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 50.9% | 3.4% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 52.5% | 49.1% | -3.4% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SK9 2EX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.5% | 24.5% | -2.0% | 37.9% | -13.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.6% | 61% | 0.4% | 44.2% | 16.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 5.8% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 6.5% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.3% | 56% | 2.7% | 48.4% | 7.6% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 34.9% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 8% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around SK9 2EX this area, 5.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.1% | 5.8% | -4.3% | 18.2% | -12.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.3% | 6.5% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 11.5% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 5.4% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 18.7% | 4.4% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.7% | 49.3% | 2.6% | 33.8% | 15.5% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 5.4% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 4.3% | 3.2% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 81.2% | 79.9% | -1.3% | 81.4% | -1.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 85.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.5% | 85.7% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 4.9% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.8% | 6.3% | -1.5% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.8% | 85.5% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 11.4% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 1.1% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.9% | 0.3% | -9.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.5% | 76.7% | 13.8% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.1% | 37.2% | 2.9% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dean Drive was 28.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.9% lower than the Handforth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dean Drive has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Handforth and the 444th lowest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 26.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Dean Drive, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2025-02-21 | £534,926 |
| 45 Dean Drive, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2024-11-21 | £595,939 |
| 58 Dean Drive, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2024-07-04 | £520,439 |
| 37 Dean Drive, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2024-01-16 | £570,141 |
| 64 Dean Drive, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2023-11-30 | £514,605 |
SK9 2EX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SK9 2EX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Education | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lacey Green Primary Academy Barlow Road , SK9 4DP | 4out of 4 | 1,121 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hall Road , Handforth SK9 3AE | 3out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wilmslow Academy Handforth Road , SK9 2LX | 3out of 4 | 1,181 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Handforth Grange Primary School Ullswater Road , Handforth SK9 3NG | 4out of 4 | 1,438 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Styal Primary School Altrincham Road , Styal SK9 4JE | 3out of 4 | 2,381 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmslow High School Holly Road , SK9 1LZ | 3out of 4 | 2,330 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Catholic High School St James' Way , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,838 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Hulme High School Woods Lane , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7JY | 4out of 4 | 3,772 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurus Cheadle Hulme Cheadle Road , SK8 5GB | - not rated | 5,082 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College Cheadle Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 5,215 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmslow Preparatory School Grove Avenue , SK9 5EG | - not rated | 1,928 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pownall Hall School Carrwood Road , SK9 5DW | - not rated | 2,119 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal School, Manchester Stanley Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6RQ | 4out of 4 | 2,494 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal College Manchester (Seashell Trust) Stanley Road , SK8 6RQ | - not rated | 2,494 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakgrove School Matlock Road , Heald Green SK8 3BU | 3out of 4 | 2,909 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmslow Garden Centre + Cafe | 145 Manchester Road | 264 yd | |
| The Railway | Railway Hotel, Station Road | 757 yd | |
| Artos Bakery | Ground Floor, 111 Wilmslow Road | 1,094 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmslow Tavern | Summerfield, Dean Row Road | 514 yd | |
| The Freemasons Arms | 88 Wilmslow Road | 792 yd | |
| The Bulls Head | 30 Wilmslow Road | 792 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| No 1 Chef | Bluebell Takeaway, 1 Dean Row Road | 303 yd | |
| The Big Fish | Unit 5 Summerfields Village, Dean Row Road | 450 yd | |
| Subway | Summerfield Village Centre, Dean Row Road | 455 yd | |
| Verrazano Pizza | 83 Wilmslow Road | 876 yd | |
| New Indian Ocean | 12 Twinnies Road | 983 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Unit 4-5 Summerfields, Dean Row Road | 304 yd | |
| Lidl | 5 Dean Row Court, Summerfield Village Centre | 455 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Energie Fitness Club (Wilmslow) (Closed) Village Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 337 yd |
| Lacey Green Pavilion CLOUGH AVENUE | grass pitches | 758 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.