Manchester Road is in Wilmslow and in Cheshire East district. SK9 2JD is located in the Wilmslow Lacey Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tatton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Manchester Road, Wilmslow, SK9 2JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK9 2JB, SK9 4AF, SK9 2JF, SK9 2JE, SK9 4AD, SK9 4AE, SK9 2JY, SK9 4AB, SK9 4AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SK9 2JD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 49.1% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 50.8% | 50.9% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 2JD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68.9% 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 | 22.2% | 21.7% | -0.5% | 37.9% | -16.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63% | 68.9% | 5.9% | 44.2% | 24.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 7% | 2.4% | -4.6% | 9.1% | -6.7% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 3.8% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 (88.6%) 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 | 56.7% | 59% | 2.3% | 48.4% | 10.6% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 29.6% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 8.8% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 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 2JD this area, 5.2% 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 62.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.6% | 5.2% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -13.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 4.9% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 9.4% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 13.3% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 55.6% | 62.6% | 7.0% | 33.8% | 28.8% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.8% | 88.9% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 7.5% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 86.3% 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 | 94.4% | 86.3% | -8.1% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 5.1% | 3.9% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 86.6% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 8.9% | 8.3% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0.6% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.6% | 76.7% | 13.9% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 52.7% | 46.2% | 6.5% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Manchester Road was 75.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.4% higher than the Wilmslow East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Manchester Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Wilmslow East and the 335th highest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 Manchester Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2014-10-16 | £1,538,693 |
| 73 Manchester Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2006-07-28 | £1,392,223 |
SK9 2JD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% 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 2JD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 111 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| 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 | 693 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorsey Bank Primary School Altrincham Road , SK9 5NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,392 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Fulshaw C of E Primary School Nursery Lane , SK9 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,631 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wilmslow Academy Handforth Road , SK9 2LX | 3out of 4 | 1,906 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashdene Primary School Thoresway Road , SK9 6LJ | 4out of 4 | 2,214 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 | 1,254 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Catholic High School St James' Way , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 4,041 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Hulme High School Woods Lane , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7JY | 4out of 4 | 4,976 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 | 734 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pownall Hall School Carrwood Road , SK9 5DW | - not rated | 1,230 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderley Edge School for Girls Wilmslow Road , SK9 7QE | - not rated | 3,379 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Royal School, Manchester Stanley Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6RQ | 4out of 4 | 3,606 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal College Manchester (Seashell Trust) Stanley Road , SK8 6RQ | - not rated | 3,606 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Azul | The Carrs, Cliff Road | 180 yd | |
| Suburban Green | 4 Hawthorn Lane | 538 yd | |
| Potyo | 9 Bank Square | 538 yd | |
| Nourish | 11 Bank Square | 545 yd | |
| Barinda | Barinda, 2-2a Hawthorn Lane | 550 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The King William Hotel | 35 Manchester Road | 487 yd | |
| The Wine Cellar | 2d Hawthorn Lane | 550 yd | |
| Miller & Carter | Station Road | 601 yd | |
| Wilmslow British Legion Club | 10 Grove Avenue | 697 yd | |
| The Conservative Club | Wilmslow Conservative Club, 15 Grove Avenue | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Big Fish Wilmslow | 24a Church Street | 403 yd | |
| La Vera | 24 Church Street | 403 yd | |
| Vietbowl | 13 Bank Square | 545 yd | |
| Mil's Burgers & Shakes | 7 Station Road | 597 yd | |
| Jo's Place 1983 Ltd | Wilmslow Station, Station Road | 601 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Church Street | 403 yd | |
| Boots UK Ltd | 24-26 Grove Street | 654 yd | |
| Co-op | 51 Whitecroft House | 852 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit 4-5 Summerfields, Dean Row Road | 933 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 67 Alderley Rd | 1,021 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wilmslow Prep School GROVE AVENUE | 740 yd | |
| Wilmslow Leisure Centre RECTORY FIELDS RECTORY FIELDS STATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 762 yd |
| Lacey Green Primary Academy BARLOW ROAD | grass pitches | 776 yd |
| The Rectory Field RECTORY FIELDS RECTORY FIELDS STATION ROAD | grass pitches | 817 yd |
| Lacey Green Pavilion CLOUGH AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,019 yd |
| Energie Fitness Club (Wilmslow) (Closed) Village Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,074 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 | 159.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 173.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.