Clough Avenue is in Lacey Green, Wilmslow and in Macclesfield district. SK9 4BZ is located in the Wilmslow Lacey Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tatton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Clough Avenue, Lacey Green, Wilmslow, SK9 4BZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK9 4BY, SK9 4BX, SK9 4DE, SK9 4ES, SK9 4NQ, SK9 4BU, SK9 4BP, SK9 4BW, SK9 4BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK9 4BZ 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 | 50.9% | 51.6% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 49.1% | 48.4% | -0.7% | 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 area around SK9 4BZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.3% 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 | 42.4% | 52.3% | 9.9% | 37.9% | 14.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.5% | 22% | -8.5% | 44.2% | -22.2% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 4.6% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 15.8% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 6.7% |
| Widowed | 12.3% | 5.4% | -6.9% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 43.8% | 41.1% | -2.7% | 48.4% | -7.3% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 38.7% | 9.0% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 13.1% | -2.8% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 5.3% | -2.1% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 1.8% | -1.4% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 28.4% | 18.8% | -9.6% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 10% | -6.5% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 13.4% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 5.9% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 15.9% | 8.3% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 33.5% | 12.7% | 33.8% | -0.3% |
| Other | 8.5% | 2.5% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.8% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 93.3% | 91.8% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 10.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 88.6% 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 | 91.5% | 88.6% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 5.7% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89% | 88.3% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 7.8% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 1.1% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.2% | 76.7% | -0.5% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.9% | 37.2% | 6.7% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clough Avenue was 46.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.9% lower than the Handforth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Clough Avenue has the 29th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Handforth and the 555th highest crime rate of 1,262 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85 Clough Avenue, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2025-07-04 | £235,439 |
| 89 Clough Avenue, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2022-12-19 | £273,069 |
| 91 Clough Avenue, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-08-22 | £288,382 |
| 83 Clough Avenue, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2020-07-31 | £219,821 |
| 85 Clough Avenue, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2019-01-31 | £214,048 |
SK9 4BZ 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lacey Green Primary Academy Barlow Road , SK9 4DP | 3out of 4 | 562 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lacey Green Primary School Barlow Road , SK9 4DP | - not rated | 562 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakenclough Primary School Colshaw Drive , SK9 2PZ | - not rated | 1,047 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Handforth Grange Primary School Ullswater Road , Handforth SK9 3NG | 4out of 4 | 1,640 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilmslow Grange Community Primary and Nursery School Ullswater Road , Handforth SK9 3NG | - not rated | 1,640 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 2,091 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Catholic High School St James' Way , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 3,268 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Hulme County High School Woods Lane , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7JY | - not rated | 4,233 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Hulme High School Woods Lane , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7JY | - not rated | 4,233 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Hulme High School Woods Lane , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7JY | - not rated | 4,233 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 778 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bollin Cross School Styal Road , Styal SK9 4HX | - not rated | 833 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pownall Hall School Carrwood Road , Wilmslow SK9 5DW | - not rated | 1,566 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilmslow Preparatory School Grove Avenue , SK9 5EG | - not rated | 1,573 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow House School 120 Stanley Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6RF | - not rated | 2,595 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmslow Garden Centre + Cafe | 145 Manchester Road | 464 yd | |
| The Clink Restaurant | HMP Styal | 813 yd | |
| Cafe Azul | The Carrs, Cliff Road | 1,014 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmslow Tavern | Summerfield, Dean Row Road | 1,021 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Indian Ocean | 12 Twinnies Road | 343 yd | |
| Pizza Wilmslow | 2b Twinnies Road | 343 yd | |
| China Dragon | 10 Twinnies Road | 344 yd | |
| No 1 Chef | Bluebell Takeaway, 1 Dean Row Road | 382 yd | |
| The Big Fish | Unit 5 Summerfields Village, Dean Row Road | 932 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Unit 4-5 Summerfields, Dean Row Road | 389 yd | |
| Lidl | 5 Dean Row Court, Summerfield Village Centre | 944 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lacey Green Pavilion CLOUGH AVENUE | grass pitches | 190 yd |
| Lacey Green Primary Academy BARLOW ROAD | grass pitches | 561 yd |
| Energie Fitness Club (Wilmslow) (Closed) Village Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 808 yd |
| Hmp Styal STYAL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 811 yd |
| Wilmslow Phoenix Sports Club STYAL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,081 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 | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.