Carlton Avenue is in Wilmslow and in Macclesfield district. SK9 4EP 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 Carlton Avenue, Wilmslow, SK9 4EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK9 4EL, SK9 4EG, SK9 4ER, SK9 4EN, SK9 2JN, SK9 4EX, SK9 4EY, SK9 2JW, SK9 4ES.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK9 4EP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 51.2% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 48% | 48.8% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 4EP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.3% 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 | 16.5% | 21.5% | 5.0% | 37.9% | -16.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.2% | 59.3% | -1.9% | 44.2% | 15.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 0.7% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 10.4% | 4.1% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 12.6% | 8.1% | -4.5% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.6% | 56.5% | 15.9% | 48.4% | 8.1% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 31% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 17% | 9.8% | -7.2% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 2.1% | -4.5% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
In the area around SK9 4EP this area, 7.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 54.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.4% | 7.8% | -11.6% | 18.2% | -10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 4.9% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 13.7% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 13% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.7% | 54.4% | 11.7% | 33.8% | 20.6% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.1% | 85% | -11.1% | 81.4% | 3.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 86.5% 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 | 94.8% | 86.5% | -8.3% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 6.3% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 86.7% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 6.6% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 1.9% | -3.3% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 76.7% | 9.9% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.5% | 37.2% | -6.7% |
| Christian | 53.8% | 46.2% | 7.6% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 6.1% | 6.5% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carlton Avenue was 29.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.6% lower than the Handforth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Carlton Avenue has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Handforth and the 451st lowest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 57.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Carlton Avenue, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2025-05-01 | £622,578 |
| 13 Carlton Avenue, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2023-03-20 | £579,047 |
| 32 Carlton Avenue, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2022-09-21 | £757,828 |
| 22 Carlton Avenue, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £815,500 | 2022-09-02 | £902,203 |
| 14 Carlton Avenue, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £407,500 | 2021-05-14 | £509,606 |
SK9 4EP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 4EP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Retired | 101 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 4out of 4 | 836 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Handforth Grange Primary School Ullswater Road , Handforth SK9 3NG | 4out of 4 | 1,291 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hall Road , Handforth SK9 3AE | 3out of 4 | 1,420 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wilmslow Academy Handforth Road , SK9 2LX | 3out of 4 | 1,661 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Styal Primary School Altrincham Road , Styal SK9 4JE | 3out of 4 | 1,900 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,433 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Catholic High School St James' Way , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,947 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Hulme High School Woods Lane , Cheadle Hulme SK8 7JY | 4out of 4 | 3,921 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurus Cheadle Hulme Cheadle Road , SK8 5GB | - not rated | 5,003 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsway School Foxland Road , SK8 4QX | 3out of 4 | 5,461 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 | 5,137 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pownall Hall School Carrwood Road , SK9 5DW | - not rated | 1,829 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilmslow Preparatory School Grove Avenue , SK9 5EG | - not rated | 1,923 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal School, Manchester Stanley Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6RQ | 4out of 4 | 2,415 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal College Manchester (Seashell Trust) Stanley Road , SK8 6RQ | - not rated | 2,415 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakgrove School Matlock Road , Heald Green SK8 3BU | 3out of 4 | 2,731 yd | Community special school | No | 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 | 218 yd | |
| The Railway | Railway Hotel, Station Road | 907 yd | |
| The Clink Restaurant | HMP Styal | 1,000 yd | |
| Artos Bakery | Ground Floor, 111 Wilmslow Road | 1,082 yd | |
| Hellas Taverna | 109 Wilmslow Road | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Freemasons Arms | 88 Wilmslow Road | 857 yd | |
| The Bulls Head | 30 Wilmslow Road | 857 yd | |
| Wilmslow Tavern | Summerfield, Dean Row Road | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| No 1 Chef | Bluebell Takeaway, 1 Dean Row Road | 375 yd | |
| New Indian Ocean | 12 Twinnies Road | 700 yd | |
| Pizza Wilmslow | 2b Twinnies Road | 700 yd | |
| China Dragon | 10 Twinnies Road | 700 yd | |
| The Big Fish | Unit 5 Summerfields Village, Dean Row Road | 892 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Unit 4-5 Summerfields, Dean Row Road | 390 yd | |
| Lidl | 5 Dean Row Court, Summerfield Village Centre | 900 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lacey Green Pavilion CLOUGH AVENUE | grass pitches | 349 yd |
| Energie Fitness Club (Wilmslow) (Closed) Village Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 764 yd |
| Lacey Green Primary Academy BARLOW ROAD | grass pitches | 897 yd |
| Hmp Styal STYAL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,000 yd |
| Meriton Road Park MERITON ROAD | 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 | 62.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 164.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.