Moor Lane is in Wilmslow and in Macclesfield district. SK9 6BY 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 Moor Lane, Wilmslow, SK9 6BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK9 6DE, SK9 6DB, SK9 6BX, SK9 6DA, SK9 6DX, SK9 6DD, SK9 6DL, SK9 6EN, SK9 6DZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK9 6BY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 50.8% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 51% | 49.2% | -1.8% | 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 6BY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.9% 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 | 26.2% | 21.2% | -5.0% | 37.9% | -16.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.5% | 65.9% | 3.4% | 44.2% | 21.7% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 8% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 3.8% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 (88.2%) 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 | 59.1% | 56.3% | -2.8% | 48.4% | 7.9% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 31.9% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 9.3% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 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.
In the area around SK9 6BY this area, 5% 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 52.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.4% | 5% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -13.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.7% | 7.6% | 0.9% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 13% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 17.9% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.2% | 52.3% | -3.9% | 33.8% | 18.5% |
| Other | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| White | 98.5% | 96.3% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
In this area, 96% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.1% | 96% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 96% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0.6% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.6% | 76.7% | 14.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 37.2% | 9.2% |
| Christian | 46.7% | 46.2% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Moor Lane was 11.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.8% lower than the Wilmslow East average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Moor Lane has the 5th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Wilmslow East and the 147th lowest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 113A Moor Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2025-03-31 | £638,834 |
| 167 Moor Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £348,500 | 2023-06-30 | £395,400 |
| 119 Moor Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2023-01-13 | £685,000 |
| 169 Moor Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £367,000 | 2021-09-27 | £466,626 |
| 147 Moor Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £587,000 | 2021-08-27 | £749,606 |
SK9 6BY 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 6BY 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 87 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Education | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindow Community Primary School Upcast Lane , SK9 6EH | 3out of 4 | 802 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashdene Primary School Thoresway Road , SK9 6LJ | 4out of 4 | 852 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Fulshaw C of E Primary School Nursery Lane , SK9 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,222 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorsey Bank Primary School Altrincham Road , SK9 5NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,454 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderley Edge Community Primary School Church Lane , SK9 7UZ | 4out of 4 | 2,214 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 | 2,171 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,053 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilmslow Preparatory School Grove Avenue , SK9 5EG | - not rated | 2,093 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderley Edge School for Girls Wilmslow Road , SK9 7QE | - not rated | 2,230 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Ryleys School Ryleys Lane , SK9 7UY | - not rated | 2,283 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The David Lewis Centre Mill Lane , Warford SK9 7UD | - not rated | 4,278 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Great Little Red Bus Tea Room | 43 Racecourse Road | 884 yd | |
| Brook Lane Coffee co | 105 Brook Lane | 1,008 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horse & Jockey | Horse And Jockey Inn, 144 Gravel Lane | 593 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee's Takeaway | 63 Chapel Lane | 1,081 yd | |
| Chutney Masala Takeaway | 65 Chapel Lane | 1,081 yd | |
| Tastebuds of Wilmslow | 110 Chapel Lane | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lindow Lawn Tennis Club Cumber Lane | tennis courts | 417 yd |
| Croftside Tennis Club CROFTSIDE TENNIS CLUB CROFTSIDE TENNIS CLUB MEADOW WAY | tennis courts | 580 yd |
| Ashdene Primary School THORESWAY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 745 yd |
| Lindow Community Primary School Upcast Lane | grass pitches | 779 yd |
| Upcast Lane Football Pitch Upcast Lane | grass pitches | 839 yd |
| Alderley Edge Golf Club THE CLUB HOUSE THE CLUB HOUSE BROOK LANE | golf | 974 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 59.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.