Barlow Road, Lacey Green, Wilmslow, SK9 4DP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SK9 4DP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents 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	49.4%	49.8%	0.4%	51.0%	-1.2%
Male	50.6%	50.2%	-0.4%	49.0%	1.2%

Partnership Status

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 4DP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.7% 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	41.6%	42.7%	1.1%	37.9%	4.8%
Married: Opposite sex	36.6%	34.4%	-2.2%	44.2%	-9.8%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	3.8%	3.1%	-0.7%	2.2%	0.9%
Divorced	11.1%	14.1%	3.0%	9.1%	5.0%
Widowed	6.9%	5%	-1.9%	6.1%	-1.1%

Health

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	47.9%	49.1%	1.2%	48.4%	0.7%
Good health	31.2%	35.8%	4.6%	33.6%	2.2%
Fair health	16.5%	10.2%	-6.3%	12.7%	-2.5%
Bad health	3.5%	3.6%	0.1%	4.0%	-0.4%
Very bad health	0.9%	1.2%	0.3%	1.2%	0.0%

Education and Qualifications

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	25.2%	18.5%	-6.7%	18.2%	0.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.3%	11.2%	-7.1%	9.6%	1.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.6%	13.8%	-3.8%	13.4%	0.4%
Apprenticeship	3.1%	5%	1.9%	5.3%	-0.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.5%	15%	0.5%	16.9%	-1.9%
Degree or Similar	16%	33.5%	17.5%	33.8%	-0.3%
Other	5.3%	3.1%	-2.2%	2.8%	0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.3%	1.5%	1.2%	3.1%	-1.6%
Pakistani	0.9%	2.4%	1.5%	2.7%	-0.3%
Other Asian	0%	1.2%	1.2%	1.6%	-0.4%
Black African	2.4%	1.5%	-0.9%	2.5%	-1.0%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.0%	-0.7%
Other Black	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	0.9%	0.6%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	93.5%	88.9%	-4.6%	81.4%	7.5%
Arab	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.6%	1.2%
Other	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.6%	-0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 86% 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%	86%	-5.5%	83.2%	2.8%
European Union	4.4%	4.8%	0.4%	6.1%	-1.3%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	2.4%	3%	0.6%	2.7%	0.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	3.9%	3.3%	5.6%	-1.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	1.2%	0.6%	1.3%	-0.1%
Oceania	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	0.3%	0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.2%	85.5%	-5.7%	83.2%	2.3%
10+ Years	0.9%	5.9%	5.0%	9.8%	-3.9%
5-10 Years	2.1%	1.8%	-0.3%	2.9%	-1.1%
2-5 Years	2.6%	3%	0.4%	2.2%	0.8%
Less than 2 years	3.2%	3.9%	0.7%	1.9%	2.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	72.9%	76.7%	-3.8%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Portugal	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Spain	0.6%	0.4%	0.2%
Poland	2.7%	1.3%	1.4%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	1.5%	1.5%	0.0%
North Africa	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Southern Asia	1.5%	1.2%	0.3%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Oceania	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
No passport held	17.8%	13.5%	4.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	46%	37.2%	8.8%
Christian	39.7%	46.2%	-6.5%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	4.5%	6.5%	-2.0%
Sikh	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Other religion	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Not answered	8.1%	6.0%	2.1%

Safety

Is Barlow Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barlow Road was 100.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.7% higher than the Handforth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Barlow Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Handforth and the 219th highest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£52,200

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in SK9 4DP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Barlow Road are based on 28 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Macclesfield.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Barlow Road, Lacey Green, Wilmslow, SK9 4DP

Estimated Average Property Prices for SK9 4DP

Average Price
£277,878

Semi-Detached
£199,648

Terraced
£316,992

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Barlow Road

Average Price
£281,897

Semi-Detached
£306,621

Terraced
£245,186

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£137,291

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Barlow Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
66 Barlow Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building	£300,000	2022-05-23	£349,045
60 Barlow Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building	£246,000	2022-02-18	£295,632
52 Barlow Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building	£215,000	2018-06-01	£310,871
60 Barlow Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building	£181,500	2016-12-02	£281,364
54 Barlow Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building	£225,000	2015-10-30	£351,783

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SK9 4DP

Employment

SK9 4DP 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	114
Retired	32
Part-Time Employee	32
Self-Employed	20
Other	15
Student (economically inactive)	14
Looking after home or family	11
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Unemployed	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	36
Human health and social work activities	26
Construction	15
Accommodation and food service activities	15
Administrative and support service activities	14
Manufacturing	12
Financial and insurance activities	10
Education	10
Transport and storage	8
Other	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Information and communication	6
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Real estate activities	2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lacey Green Primary Academy Barlow Road , SK9 4DP	4out of 4	83 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Gorsey Bank Primary School Altrincham Road , SK9 5NQ	3out of 4	1,541 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Styal Primary School Altrincham Road , Styal SK9 4JE	3out of 4	1,657 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Handforth Grange Primary School Ullswater Road , Handforth SK9 3NG	4out of 4	1,978 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Anne's Fulshaw C of E Primary School Nursery Lane , SK9 5JQ	3out of 4	2,101 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wilmslow High School Holly Road , SK9 1LZ	3out of 4	1,972 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St James' Catholic High School St James' Way , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6PZ	3out of 4	3,718 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cheadle Hulme High School Woods Lane , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7JY	4out of 4	4,699 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pownall Hall School Carrwood Road , SK9 5DW	- not rated	1,049 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wilmslow Preparatory School Grove Avenue , SK9 5EG	- not rated	1,356 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Royal School, Manchester Stanley Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6RQ	4out of 4	3,106 yd	Non-maintained special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Royal College Manchester (Seashell Trust) Stanley Road , SK8 6RQ	- not rated	3,106 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oakgrove School Matlock Road , Heald Green SK8 3BU	3out of 4	3,327 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Clink Restaurant	HMP Styal	541 yd
Cafe Azul	The Carrs, Cliff Road	852 yd
Wilmslow Garden Centre + Cafe	145 Manchester Road	908 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
China Dragon	10 Twinnies Road	121 yd
New Indian Ocean	12 Twinnies Road	121 yd
Pizza Wilmslow	2b Twinnies Road	121 yd
No 1 Chef	Bluebell Takeaway, 1 Dean Row Road	802 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Express	Unit 4-5 Summerfields, Dean Row Road		805 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Lacey Green Primary Academy BARLOW ROAD	grass pitches	117 yd
Lacey Green Pavilion CLOUGH AVENUE	grass pitches	450 yd
Hmp Styal STYAL ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	536 yd
Memorial Ground KINGS ROAD	grass pitches, squash courts	964 yd
Wilmslow Phoenix Sports Club STYAL ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	971 yd
Oakwood Farm Styal Road	grass pitches	1,013 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	78.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	123.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.