Manchester Road is in Wilmslow and in Macclesfield district. SK9 2JW 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 Manchester Road, Wilmslow, SK9 2JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK9 2JN, SK9 2ES, SK9 4EG, SK9 2ET, SK9 2EU, SK9 4EL, SK9 4EN, SK9 2EX, SK9 2EY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK9 2JW 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 2JW 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 2JW 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 Manchester Road was 31.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.8% lower than the Handforth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Manchester Road has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Handforth and the 491st lowest crime rate of 1,262 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 138 Manchester Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £870,000 | 2025-05-01 | £881,469 |
| 146 Manchester Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £996,000 | 2024-10-29 | £1,038,465 |
| 138 Manchester Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2024-07-26 | £848,079 |
| 140 Manchester Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £859,625 | 2023-10-02 | £921,271 |
| 134A Manchester Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £910,000 | 2022-03-31 | £1,033,423 |
SK9 2JW 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 2JW 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakenclough Primary School Colshaw Drive , SK9 2PZ | - not rated | 544 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lacey Green Primary Academy Barlow Road , SK9 4DP | 3out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lacey Green Primary School Barlow Road , SK9 4DP | - not rated | 1,092 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hall Road , Handforth SK9 3AE | - not rated | 1,164 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Hall Road , Handforth SK9 3AE | 3out of 4 | 1,164 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 | 2,393 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Catholic High School St James' Way , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,802 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Hulme County High School Woods Lane , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7JY | - not rated | 3,747 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Hulme High School Woods Lane , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7JY | - not rated | 3,747 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Hulme High School Woods Lane , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7JY | - not rated | 3,747 yd | Community school | 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 | 5,146 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Summerfields School Village Way , SK9 2GH | - not rated | 553 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bollin Cross School Styal Road , Styal SK9 4HX | - not rated | 1,222 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilmslow Preparatory School Grove Avenue , SK9 5EG | - not rated | 1,968 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pownall Hall School Carrwood Road , Wilmslow SK9 5DW | - not rated | 2,096 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow House School 120 Stanley Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6RF | - not rated | 2,228 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 71 yd | |
| The Railway | Railway Hotel, Station Road | 754 yd | |
| Artos Bakery | Ground Floor, 111 Wilmslow Road | 1,027 yd | |
| Hellas Taverna | 109 Wilmslow Road | 1,033 yd | |
| The Souvlaki Franchise Handforth | 111 Wilmslow Road | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmslow Tavern | Summerfield, Dean Row Road | 713 yd | |
| The Freemasons Arms | 88 Wilmslow Road | 749 yd | |
| The Bulls Head | 30 Wilmslow Road | 749 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| No 1 Chef | Bluebell Takeaway, 1 Dean Row Road | 272 yd | |
| The Big Fish | Unit 5 Summerfields Village, Dean Row Road | 643 yd | |
| Subway | Summerfield Village Centre, Dean Row Road | 649 yd | |
| Verrazano Pizza | 83 Wilmslow Road | 822 yd | |
| New Indian Ocean | 12 Twinnies Road | 871 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Unit 4-5 Summerfields, Dean Row Road | 283 yd | |
| Lidl | 5 Dean Row Court, Summerfield Village Centre | 649 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Energie Fitness Club (Wilmslow) (Closed) Village Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 521 yd |
| Lacey Green Pavilion CLOUGH AVENUE | grass pitches | 591 yd |
| Meriton Road Park MERITON ROAD | tennis courts | 1,060 yd |
| Lacey Green Primary Academy BARLOW ROAD | grass pitches | 1,091 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 | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 285.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.