Brackenwood Mews is in Wilmslow and in Macclesfield district. SK9 2QG is located in the Wilmslow Dean Row electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tatton. This postcode has been in use since 1982-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brackenwood Mews, Wilmslow, SK9 2QG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK9 2QQ, SK9 2NU, SK9 2DR, SK9 2QF, SK9 2NT, SK9 2HD, SK9 2NQ, SK9 2NL, SK9 2RP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK9 2QG is primarily male, with 60.8% 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 | 46.2% | 39.2% | -7.0% | 51.0% | -11.8% |
| Male | 53.8% | 60.8% | 7.0% | 49.0% | 11.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SK9 2QG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 67% | 60.4% | -6.6% | 37.9% | 22.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 12.2% | 20.9% | 8.7% | 44.2% | -23.3% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 4.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 12.9% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 | 44.5% | 46.7% | 2.2% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 34.2% | -3.6% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 16.4% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 1.3% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 12.2% | 12.2% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 10.8% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 14.4% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 5% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 18% | 2.3% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.9% | 35.3% | -5.6% | 33.8% | 1.5% |
| Other | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.3% 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% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Indian | 5% | 1.3% | -3.7% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 89.1% | 80.3% | -8.8% | 81.4% | -1.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 71.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.2% | 71.2% | -17.0% | 83.2% | -12.0% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 14.4% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 9.8% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 4.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.7% | 72.2% | -13.5% | 83.2% | -11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 7.3% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 5.3% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 8.6% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 6.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 6.6% | -0.1% | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.1% | 76.7% | -7.6% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 4.6% | 0.9% | 3.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| North Africa | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.1% | 37.2% | 7.9% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brackenwood Mews was 92.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.9% higher than the Handforth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brackenwood Mews has the 16th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Handforth and the 258th highest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Brackenwood Mews, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2024-12-13 | £84,543 |
| 43 Brackenwood Mews, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2023-12-15 | £105,000 |
| 50 Brackenwood Mews, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,500 | 2023-11-08 | £86,256 |
| 47 Brackenwood Mews, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2022-11-14 | £84,111 |
| 14 Brackenwood Mews, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,700 | 2021-12-17 | £104,442 |
SK9 2QG area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wilmslow Academy Handforth Road , SK9 2LX | 3out of 4 | 505 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hall Road , Handforth SK9 3AE | 3out of 4 | 1,469 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lacey Green Primary Academy Barlow Road , SK9 4DP | 4out of 4 | 1,730 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Handforth Grange Primary School Ullswater Road , Handforth SK9 3NG | 4out of 4 | 2,190 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorsey Bank Primary School Altrincham Road , SK9 5NQ | 3out of 4 | 2,793 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 | 2,089 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Catholic High School St James' Way , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 3,150 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Hulme High School Woods Lane , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7JY | 4out of 4 | 3,960 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 | 1,948 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pownall Hall School Carrwood Road , SK9 5DW | - not rated | 2,601 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal School, Manchester Stanley Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6RQ | 4out of 4 | 3,102 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal College Manchester (Seashell Trust) Stanley Road , SK8 6RQ | - not rated | 3,102 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley School Whitehaven Road , Bramhall SK7 1EN | 4out of 4 | 3,372 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmslow Tavern | Summerfield, Dean Row Road | 397 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Summerfield Village Centre, Dean Row Road | 469 yd | |
| The Big Fish | Unit 5 Summerfields Village, Dean Row Road | 479 yd | |
| No 1 Chef | Bluebell Takeaway, 1 Dean Row Road | 1,043 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 5 Dean Row Court, Summerfield Village Centre | 469 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit 4-5 Summerfields, Dean Row Road | 1,031 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Energie Fitness Club (Wilmslow) (Closed) Village Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 609 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 | 21.6% |
| 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 | 55.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 120.26 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 120.26 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.