Knutsford Road is in Wilmslow and in Macclesfield district. SK9 6JB is located in the Wilmslow East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tatton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Knutsford Road, Wilmslow, SK9 6JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK9 6LE, SK9 6LF, SK9 1QL, SK9 6JA, SK9 6LA, SK9 1QH, SK9 1RB, SK9 6LG, SK9 6LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK9 6JB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 51.1% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 47.5% | 48.9% | 1.4% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 6JB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.5% 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 | 17.6% | 22.9% | 5.3% | 37.9% | -15.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.9% | 60.5% | -5.4% | 44.2% | 16.3% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 9.5% | 5.2% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 11% | 6.3% | -4.7% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 (94.1%) 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 | 59.2% | 63.8% | 4.6% | 48.4% | 15.4% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 30.3% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 4.9% | -5.0% | 12.7% | -7.8% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 6JB this area, 9.5% 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 58.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.8% | 9.5% | 1.7% | 18.2% | -8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.3% | 5.1% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 13.4% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 10.7% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.1% | 58.1% | 4.0% | 33.8% | 24.3% |
| Other | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.9% | 4.9% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 95.5% | 86.3% | -9.2% | 81.4% | 4.9% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
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 | 3.2% | 1.3% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 4.9% | 3.0% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 88.3% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.1% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 0% | -6.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.6% | 76.7% | 15.9% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.7% | 37.2% | -5.5% |
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 4.9% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Jewish | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Knutsford Road was 29.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.9% lower than the Wilmslow East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Knutsford Road has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Wilmslow East and the 458th lowest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Knutsford Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £810,000 | 2023-09-21 | £888,649 |
| 44 Knutsford Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £532,000 | 2023-08-07 | £595,819 |
| 27A Knutsford Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £780,000 | 2022-04-08 | £914,310 |
| Cedar Top, 30A Knutsford Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2021-07-12 | £432,755 |
| 29 Knutsford Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £2,000,000 | 2021-03-26 | £2,522,440 |
SK9 6JB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
SK9 6JB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashdene Primary School Thoresway Road , SK9 6LJ | 4out of 4 | 321 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Fulshaw C of E Primary School Nursery Lane , SK9 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 382 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorsey Bank Primary School Altrincham Road , SK9 5NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,222 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindow Community Primary School Upcast Lane , SK9 6EH | 3out of 4 | 1,291 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderley Edge Community Primary School Church Lane , SK9 7UZ | 4out of 4 | 1,734 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 | 1,071 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 | 1,227 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderley Edge School for Girls Wilmslow Road , SK9 7QE | - not rated | 1,678 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Pownall Hall School Carrwood Road , SK9 5DW | - not rated | 1,848 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ryleys School Ryleys Lane , SK9 7UY | - not rated | 1,996 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The David Lewis Centre Mill Lane , Warford SK9 7UD | - not rated | 4,907 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phanthong Thai | Kings Arms, Alderley Road | 346 yd | |
| Baxter Storey Ltd | Chapelwood House | 460 yd | |
| The Old Garages | 75 Hawthorn Street | 768 yd | |
| La Fabrica | 56 Alderley Road | 908 yd | |
| The Great Little Red Bus Tea Room | 43 Racecourse Road | 961 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Arms | Kings Arms, Alderley Road | 346 yd | |
| The Carters Arms | Carters Arms, 22-24 Chapel Lane | 585 yd | |
| Coach & Four | 69-71 Alderley Road | 763 yd | |
| The Merlin | The Merlin, 5-9 Wilmslow Road | 806 yd | |
| Horse & Jockey | Horse And Jockey Inn, 144 Gravel Lane | 973 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee's Takeaway | 63 Chapel Lane | 477 yd | |
| Chutney Masala Takeaway | 65 Chapel Lane | 477 yd | |
| Tastebuds of Wilmslow | 110 Chapel Lane | 477 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 88 Chapel Lane | 517 yd | |
| Red Lantern | 16 Hawthorn Street | 920 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 67 Alderley Rd | 953 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashdene Primary School THORESWAY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 413 yd |
| Croftside Tennis Club CROFTSIDE TENNIS CLUB CROFTSIDE TENNIS CLUB MEADOW WAY | tennis courts | 792 yd |
| Wilmslow High School HOLLY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 991 yd |
| Lindow Lawn Tennis Club Cumber Lane | tennis courts | 1,018 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 | 50.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.