Langley Drive is in Handforth, Wilmslow and in Macclesfield district. SK9 3BQ 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 Langley Drive, Handforth, Wilmslow, SK9 3BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK9 3BH, SK9 3AF, SK9 3BE, SK9 3BG, SK9 3BZ, SK9 3BL, SK9 3AG, SK9 3BX, SK9 3DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK9 3BQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 51.6% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 46.6% | 48.4% | 1.8% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 3BQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.4% 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 | 24.4% | 22.1% | -2.3% | 37.9% | -15.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 53.4% | 3.6% | 44.2% | 9.2% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 14.4% | 14.4% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 10% | 8.2% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 | 40.3% | 43.8% | 3.5% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 39.8% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 6.2% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 13.1% | -3.4% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
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 45.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.9% | 13.8% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 6.2% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 11.9% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 9% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 11% | -0.9% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.8% | 45.7% | 11.9% | 33.8% | 11.9% |
| Other | 5% | 2.4% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 89.4% | 83.5% | -5.9% | 81.4% | 2.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 84.8% 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 | 93.2% | 84.8% | -8.4% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 7.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 84.8% | -7.6% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 8% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 4.8% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 0% | -5.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.4% | 76.7% | 9.7% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Turkey | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.6% | 37.2% | -10.6% |
| Christian | 57.9% | 46.2% | 11.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Langley Drive was 36.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.5% lower than the Handforth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Langley Drive has the 26th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Handforth and the 547th lowest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Langley Drive, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2021-02-22 | £470,173 |
| 12 Langley Drive, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2020-08-14 | £513,489 |
| 8 Langley Drive, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2011-07-21 | £401,578 |
| 4 Langley Drive, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2011-02-18 | £367,667 |
| 2 Langley Drive, Wilmslow, Cheshire Detached, an established residential building | £125,500 | 2000-08-14 | £484,009 |
SK9 3BQ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SK9 3BQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 81 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hall Road , Handforth SK9 3AE | 3out of 4 | 404 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Handforth Grange Primary School Ullswater Road , Handforth SK9 3NG | 4out of 4 | 1,064 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wilmslow Academy Handforth Road , SK9 2LX | 3out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lacey Green Primary Academy Barlow Road , SK9 4DP | 4out of 4 | 1,839 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Primary School Outwood Road , Heald Green SK8 3ND | 3out of 4 | 2,216 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James' Catholic High School St James' Way , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,086 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Hulme High School Woods Lane , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7JY | 4out of 4 | 3,004 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilmslow High School Holly Road , SK9 1LZ | 3out of 4 | 3,043 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurus Cheadle Hulme Cheadle Road , SK8 5GB | - not rated | 4,442 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramhall High School Seal Road , Bramhall SK7 2JT | 2out of 4 | 5,098 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 4,573 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal School, Manchester Stanley Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6RQ | 4out of 4 | 1,905 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal College Manchester (Seashell Trust) Stanley Road , SK8 6RQ | - not rated | 1,905 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakgrove School Matlock Road , Heald Green SK8 3BU | 3out of 4 | 2,431 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilmslow Preparatory School Grove Avenue , SK9 5EG | - not rated | 2,688 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley School Whitehaven Road , Bramhall SK7 1EN | 4out of 4 | 2,719 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Railway | Railway Hotel, Station Road | 237 yd | |
| St Benedict's Breakfast & After School Club | St Benedicts Rc Primary School, Hall Road | 357 yd | |
| Cafe Aroma @ St Chads | St Chads C Of E Church, Wilmslow Road | 608 yd | |
| Artos Bakery | Ground Floor, 111 Wilmslow Road | 618 yd | |
| Hellas Taverna | 109 Wilmslow Road | 624 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Freemasons Arms | 88 Wilmslow Road | 387 yd | |
| The Bulls Head | 30 Wilmslow Road | 387 yd | |
| Wilmslow Tavern | Summerfield, Dean Row Road | 977 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verrazano Pizza | 83 Wilmslow Road | 452 yd | |
| Theo's Fish and Chips | 100-102 Wilmslow Road | 608 yd | |
| Frango's | 104 Wilmslow Road | 617 yd | |
| 105 Cantonese Cuisine | 105 Wilmslow Road | 624 yd | |
| Meet and Eat | 116 Wilmslow Road | 658 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | Coppice Way | 651 yd | |
| Spar | 118 Wilmslow Road | 708 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Kiln Croft Lane | 750 yd | |
| Lidl | 5 Dean Row Court, Summerfield Village Centre | 978 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit 4-5 Summerfields, Dean Row Road | 1,066 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Handforth Wilmslow) Epsom Avenue | health and fitness suite | 690 yd |
| Meriton Road Park MERITON ROAD | tennis courts | 784 yd |
| Energie Fitness Club (Wilmslow) (Closed) Village Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 958 yd |
| Brooke Dean Community College (Closed) Spath Lane | grass pitches | 968 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 | 16.7% |
| 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 | 150.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.85 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.85 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 29 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.