Eastward Avenue is in Wilmslow and in Macclesfield district. SK9 5LD is located in the Wilmslow West and Chorley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tatton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Eastward Avenue, Wilmslow, SK9 5LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK9 5LA, SK9 5HB, SK9 5LB, SK9 5JZ, SK9 5JJ, SK9 6AD, SK9 5HA, SK9 5JY, SK9 6AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SK9 5LD 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 | 47.4% | 49.8% | 2.4% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 52.6% | 50.2% | -2.4% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 5LD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.6% 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 | 30% | 32.7% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.5% | 51.6% | 2.1% | 44.2% | 7.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 12% | 6.9% | -5.1% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 6.9% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 45.2% | 54.9% | 9.7% | 48.4% | 6.5% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 26.7% | -11.6% | 33.6% | -6.9% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 12.9% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.5% | 10.6% | -3.9% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 6.5% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 8.3% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 5.5% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 18% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.5% | 48.4% | 3.9% | 33.8% | 14.6% |
| Other | 5% | 2.8% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.6% 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% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.2% | 88.6% | -6.6% | 81.4% | 7.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
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 | 93% | 88.6% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 3.5% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 89% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 7.9% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.2% | 76.7% | 10.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Eastward Avenue was 36.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.7% lower than the Wilmslow East average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Eastward Avenue has the 20th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Wilmslow East and the 553rd lowest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Eastward Avenue, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2025-05-28 | £632,954 |
| 16 Eastward Avenue, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2022-09-01 | £691,449 |
| 13 Eastward Avenue, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £511,000 | 2022-06-01 | £593,923 |
| 4 Eastward Avenue, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £435,649 | 2021-06-30 | £536,296 |
| 14 Eastward Avenue, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2021-06-25 | £603,203 |
SK9 5LD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in SK9 5LD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 71 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 356 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorsey Bank Primary School Altrincham Road , SK9 5NQ | 3out of 4 | 516 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashdene Primary School Thoresway Road , SK9 6LJ | 4out of 4 | 805 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindow Community Primary School Upcast Lane , SK9 6EH | 3out of 4 | 1,701 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lacey Green Primary Academy Barlow Road , SK9 4DP | 4out of 4 | 1,818 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 | 1,183 yd | Community 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 | 919 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pownall Hall School Carrwood Road , SK9 5DW | - not rated | 1,151 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderley Edge School for Girls Wilmslow Road , SK9 7QE | - not rated | 2,383 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Ryleys School Ryleys Lane , SK9 7UY | - not rated | 2,683 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal School, Manchester Stanley Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6RQ | 4out of 4 | 4,997 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Garages | 75 Hawthorn Street | 415 yd | |
| The Great Little Red Bus Tea Room | 43 Racecourse Road | 463 yd | |
| Zumuku Sushi | 71 Water Lane | 599 yd | |
| Chilli Banana | 71 Water Lane | 599 yd | |
| Lusso | 80 Water Lane | 641 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Carters Arms | Carters Arms, 22-24 Chapel Lane | 423 yd | |
| Coach & Four | 69-71 Alderley Road | 685 yd | |
| Kings Arms | Kings Arms, Alderley Road | 767 yd | |
| Wilmslow British Legion Club | 10 Grove Avenue | 869 yd | |
| The Conservative Club | Wilmslow Conservative Club, 15 Grove Avenue | 869 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa John's Pizza | 88 Chapel Lane | 191 yd | |
| Lee's Takeaway | 63 Chapel Lane | 236 yd | |
| Chutney Masala Takeaway | 65 Chapel Lane | 236 yd | |
| Tastebuds of Wilmslow | 110 Chapel Lane | 236 yd | |
| Red Lantern | 16 Hawthorn Street | 476 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 51 Whitecroft House | 753 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 67 Alderley Rd | 768 yd | |
| Boots UK Ltd | 24-26 Grove Street | 1,015 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carnival Field ALTON ROAD | grass pitches | 549 yd |
| Ashdene Primary School THORESWAY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 799 yd |
| Wilmslow Prep School GROVE AVENUE | 853 yd | |
| Wilmslow High School HOLLY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,077 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 115.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.