Benbrook Grove is in Wilmslow and in Macclesfield district. SK9 2PJ 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 Benbrook Grove, Wilmslow, SK9 2PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK9 2HQ, SK9 2PH, SK9 2HH, SK9 2HL, SK9 3UD, SK9 2SP, SK9 3UF, SK9 3UG, SK9 3UN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK9 2PJ is primarily male, with 53.8% of the population 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 | 45.5% | 46.2% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -4.8% |
| Male | 54.5% | 53.8% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 4.8% |
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 | 35.9% | 32.5% | -3.4% | 37.9% | -5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.2% | 49.3% | 5.1% | 44.2% | 5.1% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 9.9% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 5.1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.5% | 56.2% | 6.7% | 48.4% | 7.8% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 24.9% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -8.7% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 13.2% | -2.4% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 3.8% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.3% | 16.1% | -10.2% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 9.5% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 12.1% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 16.8% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.1% | 41.8% | 12.7% | 33.8% | 8.0% |
| Other | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 86% | 85.1% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 3.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 84.3% 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 | 91.6% | 84.3% | -7.3% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 4.9% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 6.6% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 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 | 91% | 84.3% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.4% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 0.3% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.8% | 76.7% | 2.1% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.2% | 37.2% | 9.0% |
| Christian | 40.7% | 46.2% | -5.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Benbrook Grove was 44.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.8% lower than the Handforth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Benbrook Grove has the 28th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Handforth and the 591st highest crime rate of 1,262 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -86.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Benbrook Grove, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £256,000 | 2023-08-18 | £277,463 |
| 4 Benbrook Grove, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2018-01-31 | £156,746 |
| 4 Benbrook Grove, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2009-09-25 | £168,866 |
| 18 Benbrook Grove, Wilmslow, Cheshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2007-04-05 | £84,951 |
| 18 Benbrook Grove, Wilmslow, Cheshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £22,500 | 2001-05-31 | £66,510 |
SK9 2PJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 2PJ 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 | 93 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakenclough Primary School Colshaw Drive , SK9 2PZ | - not rated | 149 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Oaks Primary School Handforth Road , SK9 2LX | - not rated | 646 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wilmslow Academy Handforth Road , SK9 2LX | 3out of 4 | 646 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Row Junior School Handforth Road , SK9 2LX | - not rated | 646 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Community Infant School Tudor Road , Dean Row SK9 2HB | - not rated | 678 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 | 2,561 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Catholic High School St James' Way , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,583 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Hulme County High School Woods Lane , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7JY | - not rated | 3,443 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Hulme High School Woods Lane , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7JY | - not rated | 3,443 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Hulme High School Woods Lane , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7JY | - not rated | 3,443 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 | 5,138 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 | 572 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bollin Cross School Styal Road , Styal SK9 4HX | - not rated | 1,890 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow House School 120 Stanley Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6RF | - not rated | 2,262 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivy Cottage Residential School 120 Stanley Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6RF | - not rated | 2,286 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilmslow Preparatory School Grove Avenue , SK9 5EG | - not rated | 2,288 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Railway | Railway Hotel, Station Road | 689 yd | |
| Wilmslow Garden Centre + Cafe | 145 Manchester Road | 738 yd | |
| St Benedict's Breakfast & After School Club | St Benedicts Rc Primary School, Hall Road | 838 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmslow Tavern | Summerfield, Dean Row Road | 441 yd | |
| The Freemasons Arms | 88 Wilmslow Road | 806 yd | |
| The Bulls Head | 30 Wilmslow Road | 806 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Summerfield Village Centre, Dean Row Road | 459 yd | |
| The Big Fish | Unit 5 Summerfields Village, Dean Row Road | 468 yd | |
| No 1 Chef | Bluebell Takeaway, 1 Dean Row Road | 777 yd | |
| Verrazano Pizza | 83 Wilmslow Road | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 5 Dean Row Court, Summerfield Village Centre | 459 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit 4-5 Summerfields, Dean Row Road | 774 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Energie Fitness Club (Wilmslow) (Closed) Village Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 485 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 | 51.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 221.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.