Shargate Close is in Wilmslow and in Macclesfield district. SK9 2GF is located in the Wilmslow Dean Row electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tatton. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shargate Close, Wilmslow, SK9 2GF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK9 2GL, SK9 2GG, SK9 2GB, SK9 2JS, SK9 2JT, SK9 2GN, SK9 2GD, SK9 2GP, SK9 2GZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK9 2GF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 54.3% | 4.0% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 49.7% | 45.7% | -4.0% | 49.0% | -3.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.7% | 36.2% | -1.5% | 37.9% | -1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49% | 45.1% | -3.9% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 11.9% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 (89%) 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 | 66.5% | 64.5% | -2.0% | 48.4% | 16.1% |
| Good health | 26.4% | 24.5% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -9.1% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 8.6% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
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 2GF this area, 6.4% 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 60%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.9% | 6.4% | 2.5% | 18.2% | -11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.6% | 3.8% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 10.2% | 0.9% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 14% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 59.9% | 60% | 0.1% | 33.8% | 26.2% |
| Other | 4.3% | 3.4% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 5% | 3.8% | -1.2% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 86% | 81.8% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 80.4% 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 | 88.5% | 80.4% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 5.8% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 6.2% | 3.4% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.9% | 80.7% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 9% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 5.2% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 2.8% | -3.4% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.4% | 76.7% | 7.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.8% | 37.2% | 1.6% |
| Christian | 46% | 46.2% | -0.2% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shargate Close was 25.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.8% lower than the Handforth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shargate Close has the 19th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Handforth and the 398th lowest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Shargate Close, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-02-02 | £400,162 |
| 7 Shargate Close, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2023-09-28 | £328,402 |
| 15 Shargate Close, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2023-03-31 | £351,355 |
| 23 Shargate Close, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £319,950 | 2022-02-11 | £384,501 |
| 5 Shargate Close, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2020-01-31 | £371,736 |
SK9 2GF 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 2GF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 108 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lacey Green Primary Academy Barlow Road , SK9 4DP | 4out of 4 | 911 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wilmslow Academy Handforth Road , SK9 2LX | 3out of 4 | 1,272 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hall Road , Handforth SK9 3AE | 3out of 4 | 1,671 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Handforth Grange Primary School Ullswater Road , Handforth SK9 3NG | 4out of 4 | 1,954 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorsey Bank Primary School Altrincham Road , SK9 5NQ | 3out of 4 | 2,088 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,789 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Catholic High School St James' Way , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 3,364 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Hulme High School Woods Lane , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7JY | 4out of 4 | 4,280 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,410 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pownall Hall School Carrwood Road , SK9 5DW | - not rated | 1,811 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal School, Manchester Stanley Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6RQ | 4out of 4 | 3,030 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal College Manchester (Seashell Trust) Stanley Road , SK8 6RQ | - not rated | 3,030 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakgrove School Matlock Road , Heald Green SK8 3BU | 3out of 4 | 3,424 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 | 631 yd | |
| Cafe Azul | The Carrs, Cliff Road | 894 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmslow Tavern | Summerfield, Dean Row Road | 506 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| No 1 Chef | Bluebell Takeaway, 1 Dean Row Road | 393 yd | |
| The Big Fish | Unit 5 Summerfields Village, Dean Row Road | 425 yd | |
| Subway | Summerfield Village Centre, Dean Row Road | 438 yd | |
| New Indian Ocean | 12 Twinnies Road | 808 yd | |
| Pizza Wilmslow | 2b Twinnies Road | 808 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Unit 4-5 Summerfields, Dean Row Road | 378 yd | |
| Lidl | 5 Dean Row Court, Summerfield Village Centre | 438 yd | |
| Waitrose | Church Street | 1,043 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Energie Fitness Club (Wilmslow) (Closed) Village Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 358 yd |
| Lacey Green Pavilion CLOUGH AVENUE | grass pitches | 822 yd |
| Lacey Green Primary Academy BARLOW ROAD | grass pitches | 1,019 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 85.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 158.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 158.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 22.51 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.