Sutton Way is in Handforth, Wilmslow and in Macclesfield district. SK9 3SL 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 Sutton Way, Handforth, Wilmslow, SK9 3SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK9 3SN, SK9 3SW, SK9 3SH, SK9 3SP, SK9 3QZ, SK9 3SF, SK9 3SS, SK9 3SU, SK9 3SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK9 3SL is primarily male, with 54.3% 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 | 45.2% | 45.7% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -5.3% |
| Male | 54.8% | 54.3% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 5.3% |
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 | 31.5% | 35.4% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.3% | 33.5% | -5.8% | 44.2% | -10.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 6.2% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 15.3% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 6.2% |
| Widowed | 11% | 9.6% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
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 | 39.8% | 44.3% | 4.5% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 30.7% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 17% | 14.8% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 10% | 7.2% | -2.8% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.9% | 21.3% | -11.6% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 14.7% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 15.2% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 8.1% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 18.5% | 10.7% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.4% | 20.4% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -13.4% |
| Other | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 96.1% | 91.7% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 10.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 94.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.1% | 94.3% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 94% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.1% | 76.7% | -4.6% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 23.4% | 13.5% | 9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.8% | 37.2% | 9.6% |
| Christian | 46.1% | 46.2% | -0.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sutton Way was 52.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.7% lower than the Handforth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sutton Way has the 26th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Handforth and the 496th highest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Sutton Way, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-06-21 | £263,739 |
| 3 Sutton Way, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £261,000 | 2022-11-03 | £282,664 |
| 3 Sutton Way, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2018-04-03 | £235,995 |
| 3 Sutton Way, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2014-05-23 | £226,293 |
| 3 Sutton Way, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2013-04-19 | £165,114 |
SK9 3SL 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 | 75 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handforth Grange Primary School Ullswater Road , Handforth SK9 3NG | 4out of 4 | 805 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Primary School Outwood Road , Heald Green SK8 3ND | 3out of 4 | 837 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hall Road , Handforth SK9 3AE | 3out of 4 | 1,247 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolshaw Primary School Cross Road , Heald Green SK8 3LW | 3out of 4 | 1,322 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorn Grove Primary School Woodstock Avenue , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7LD | 3out of 4 | 1,661 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 | 1,111 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Hulme High School Woods Lane , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7JY | 4out of 4 | 2,098 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurus Cheadle Hulme Cheadle Road , SK8 5GB | - not rated | 3,006 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsway School Foxland Road , SK8 4QX | 3out of 4 | 3,787 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilmslow High School Holly Road , SK9 1LZ | 3out of 4 | 4,404 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 | 3,139 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 | 447 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal College Manchester (Seashell Trust) Stanley Road , SK8 6RQ | - not rated | 447 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakgrove School Matlock Road , Heald Green SK8 3BU | 3out of 4 | 1,061 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Hulme School Claremont Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6EF | - not rated | 1,975 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank Preparatory School Heathbank Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6HU | - not rated | 2,155 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pro Football Arena | Unit K2, Earl Road | 519 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 1A, Earl Road | 519 yd | |
| John Lewis | John Lewis Partnership, Epsom Avenue | 588 yd | |
| Head Over Heels | Unit D 1, Commercial Avenue | 607 yd | |
| Jump Capital | 4 Brook Park | 772 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waggon and Horses | Waggon And Horses, Wilmslow Road | 617 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Woks Cooking | 122 Wilmslow Road | 843 yd | |
| Kansas Fried Chicken | 132 Wilmslow Road | 843 yd | |
| Spinachi | 148 Wilmslow Road | 843 yd | |
| Yo! To Go | Tesco Stores Ltd, Kiln Croft Lane | 860 yd | |
| Meet and Eat | 116 Wilmslow Road | 903 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homesense | Unit 1, Stanley Green Retail Park | 519 yd | |
| Spar | 118 Wilmslow Road | 843 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Kiln Croft Lane | 928 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Coppice Way | 1,037 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Seashell Trust Centre STANLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 404 yd |
| Hallmark Health Club (Manchester) STANLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 453 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Cheadle) 4E 4E DUKE AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 504 yd |
| Brooke Dean Community College (Closed) Spath Lane | grass pitches | 517 yd |
| Box Football UNIT K2 UNIT K2 EARL ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 553 yd |
| The Gym (Handforth Wilmslow) Epsom Avenue | health and fitness suite | 772 yd |
| Handforth Grange School ULLSWATER ROAD | grass pitches | 858 yd |
| Outwood Primary School OUTWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 925 yd |
| Meriton Road Park MERITON ROAD | tennis courts | 977 yd |
| St James Catholic High School ST. JAMES WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,065 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 | 58.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.