Grove Avenue is in Wilmslow and in Macclesfield district. SK9 5EE is located in the Wilmslow West and Chorley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tatton. This postcode has been in use since 1998-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grove Avenue, Wilmslow, SK9 5EE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK9 1DS, SK9 5AA, SK9 1AG, SK9 5BF, SK9 1ER, SK9 5EG, SK9 5AE, SK9 5AL, SK9 1DR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SK9 5EE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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% | 49.1% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 51% | 50.9% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 | 29.8% | 33.6% | 3.8% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.9% | 42.4% | 1.5% | 44.2% | -1.8% |
| Separated | 4% | 1.8% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 8% | 8.3% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 17.3% | 13.8% | -3.5% | 6.1% | 7.7% |
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 | 44.1% | 43.6% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 33.9% | 2.7% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 17.2% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 4% | -3.7% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 5EE this area, 8.8% 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 62.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.2% | 8.8% | -5.4% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.8% | 5.6% | -0.2% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 6.9% | -9.1% | 13.4% | -6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.4% | 11.6% | 7.2% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.9% | 62.5% | 9.6% | 33.8% | 28.7% |
| Other | 4.9% | 1.9% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.2% 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% | 4% | 4.0% | 0.7% | 3.3% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92.7% | 81.2% | -11.5% | 81.4% | -0.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 73.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.6% | 73.7% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -9.5% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 11.6% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 11.2% | 8.8% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83% | 73% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 11.1% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 2.2% | -3.5% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.1% | 8.4% | 0.3% | 1.9% | 6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 76.7% | -1.3% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.9% | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.8% | 37.2% | -8.4% |
| Christian | 61.5% | 46.2% | 15.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grove Avenue was 577.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 788.1% higher than the Wilmslow East average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Grove Avenue has the highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Wilmslow East and the 7th highest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 249.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Kingswood Court Grove Avenue, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £179,950 | 2025-04-07 | £180,983 |
| 10 Kingswood Court Grove Avenue, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £197,500 | 2024-09-06 | £204,909 |
| 12 Kingswood Court Grove Avenue, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2023-01-12 | £186,553 |
| 19 Kingswood Court Grove Avenue, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-08-05 | £185,408 |
| 11 Kingswood Court Grove Avenue, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-07-13 | £189,418 |
SK9 5EE 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SK9 5EE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 80 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's Fulshaw C of E Primary School Nursery Lane , SK9 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 913 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorsey Bank Primary School Altrincham Road , SK9 5NQ | 3out of 4 | 966 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lacey Green Primary Academy Barlow Road , SK9 4DP | 4out of 4 | 1,259 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashdene Primary School Thoresway Road , SK9 6LJ | 4out of 4 | 1,491 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wilmslow Academy Handforth Road , SK9 2LX | 3out of 4 | 2,470 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 690 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Catholic High School St James' Way , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 4,770 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmslow Preparatory School Grove Avenue , SK9 5EG | - not rated | 32 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pownall Hall School Carrwood Road , SK9 5DW | - not rated | 1,185 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderley Edge School for Girls Wilmslow Road , SK9 7QE | - not rated | 2,687 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Ryleys School Ryleys Lane , SK9 7UY | - not rated | 3,108 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal School, Manchester Stanley Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6RQ | 4out of 4 | 4,333 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Just Between Friends | 54 Grove Street | 77 yd | |
| cafe on Waterlane | 10 Water Lane | 80 yd | |
| The Grove | 70-72 Grove Street | 86 yd | |
| Wrap Studio | 70a Grove Street | 90 yd | |
| Starbucks | 55 Grove Street | 116 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmslow British Legion Club | 10 Grove Avenue | 126 yd | |
| The Conservative Club | Wilmslow Conservative Club, 15 Grove Avenue | 126 yd | |
| Olivers Club | 13-15 Rex Buildings, Alderley Road | 158 yd | |
| Revolution Wilmslow | 27 Alderley Road | 162 yd | |
| The Wine Cellar | 2d Hawthorn Lane | 200 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungry Panda | 3-5 Water Lane | 131 yd | |
| Aroma of Wilmslow | 8 Grove Street | 136 yd | |
| Wild Beans Cafe | Wilmlow Connect | 205 yd | |
| Jamin | 42 Parsonage Green | 205 yd | |
| Vietbowl | 13 Bank Square | 233 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd | 24-26 Grove Street | 117 yd | |
| Co-op | 51 Whitecroft House | 145 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 67 Alderley Rd | 295 yd | |
| Waitrose | Church Street | 382 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wilmslow Prep School GROVE AVENUE | 70 yd | |
| The Rectory Field RECTORY FIELDS RECTORY FIELDS STATION ROAD | grass pitches | 432 yd |
| Wilmslow Leisure Centre RECTORY FIELDS RECTORY FIELDS STATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 460 yd |
| Wilmslow High School HOLLY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 622 yd |
| Carnival Field ALTON ROAD | grass pitches | 787 yd |
| Land Lane Playing Fields (Closed) Land Lane | grass pitches | 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 143.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.