Hilbre Way is in Handforth, Wilmslow and in Cheshire East district. SK9 3QL 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 Hilbre Way, Handforth, Wilmslow, SK9 3QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK9 3RH, SK9 3NS, SK9 3RQ, SK9 3QR, SK9 3QP, SK9 3RB, SK9 3QS, SK9 3TF, SK9 3RJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK9 3QL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.1% | 53% | -2.1% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 44.9% | 47% | 2.1% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 3QL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.3% 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 | 40.4% | 45.3% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.6% | 27.5% | -2.1% | 44.2% | -16.7% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.7% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 11.9% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 15.7% | 13.6% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 7.5% |
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 | 38.4% | 40.3% | 1.9% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 26.6% | 36% | 9.4% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 23.6% | 18% | -5.6% | 12.7% | 5.3% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 3.5% | -4.1% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.8% | 2.1% | -1.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37% | 27.1% | -9.9% | 18.2% | 8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 12.3% | 1.0% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 8.5% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 5.1% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 11% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.3% | 31.4% | 17.1% | 33.8% | -2.4% |
| Other | 9.1% | 4.7% | -4.4% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.3% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 3.9% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 95.8% | 87.3% | -8.5% | 81.4% | 5.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 83.4% 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% | 83.4% | -9.8% | 83.2% | 0.2% |
| European Union | 3% | 6% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 6.4% | 6.0% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 83.4% | -9.0% | 83.2% | 0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 8.1% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73% | 76.7% | -3.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central Asia | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.8% | 37.2% | 1.6% |
| Christian | 49.1% | 46.2% | 2.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hilbre Way was 67.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.0% lower than the Handforth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hilbre Way has the 22nd highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Handforth and the 376th highest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Hilbre Way, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2017-08-08 | £176,853 |
| 2 Hilbre Way, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2011-06-01 | £150,831 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handforth Grange Primary School Ullswater Road , Handforth SK9 3NG | 4out of 4 | 519 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hall Road , Handforth SK9 3AE | 3out of 4 | 802 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Primary School Outwood Road , Heald Green SK8 3ND | 3out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolshaw Primary School Cross Road , Heald Green SK8 3LW | 3out of 4 | 1,600 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorn Grove Primary School Woodstock Avenue , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7LD | 3out of 4 | 1,947 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 | 1,394 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Hulme High School Woods Lane , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7JY | 4out of 4 | 2,392 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurus Cheadle Hulme Cheadle Road , SK8 5GB | - not rated | 3,504 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilmslow High School Holly Road , SK9 1LZ | 3out of 4 | 3,914 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsway School Foxland Road , SK8 4QX | 3out of 4 | 4,258 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,636 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 | 939 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal College Manchester (Seashell Trust) Stanley Road , SK8 6RQ | - not rated | 939 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakgrove School Matlock Road , Heald Green SK8 3BU | 3out of 4 | 1,487 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Hulme School Claremont Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6EF | - not rated | 2,386 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley School Whitehaven Road , Bramhall SK7 1EN | 4out of 4 | 2,502 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Lewis | John Lewis Partnership, Epsom Avenue | 218 yd | |
| Jump Capital | 4 Brook Park | 288 yd | |
| Istanblue Cafe & Restaurant | 146 Wilmslow Road | 365 yd | |
| Dilshad | 140 Wilmslow Road | 365 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Units 26 And 27, The Paddock | 436 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Freemasons Arms | 88 Wilmslow Road | 792 yd | |
| The Bulls Head | 30 Wilmslow Road | 792 yd | |
| Waggon and Horses | Waggon And Horses, Wilmslow Road | 847 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Woks Cooking | 122 Wilmslow Road | 365 yd | |
| Kansas Fried Chicken | 132 Wilmslow Road | 365 yd | |
| Spinachi | 148 Wilmslow Road | 365 yd | |
| Meet and Eat | 116 Wilmslow Road | 422 yd | |
| Frango's | 104 Wilmslow Road | 456 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar | 118 Wilmslow Road | 365 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Kiln Croft Lane | 577 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Coppice Way | 653 yd | |
| Homesense | Unit 1, Stanley Green Retail Park | 662 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brooke Dean Community College (Closed) Spath Lane | grass pitches | 65 yd |
| The Gym (Handforth Wilmslow) Epsom Avenue | health and fitness suite | 288 yd |
| Meriton Road Park MERITON ROAD | tennis courts | 553 yd |
| Handforth Grange School ULLSWATER ROAD | grass pitches | 619 yd |
| Box Football UNIT K2 UNIT K2 EARL ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 647 yd |
| Hallmark Health Club (Manchester) STANLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 784 yd |
| Seashell Trust Centre STANLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 867 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Cheadle) 4E 4E DUKE AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 879 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| 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 | 155.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.