Thoresway Road is in Wilmslow and in Macclesfield district. SK9 6LJ 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 Thoresway Road, Wilmslow, SK9 6LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK9 6LH, SK9 6LQ, SK9 6NE, SK9 6JD, SK9 6LG, SK9 6LL, SK9 6JE, SK9 6LN, SK9 6LF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK9 6LJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.6% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.4% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 6LJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.9% 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 | 16.5% | 25.8% | 9.3% | 37.9% | -12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65% | 61.9% | -3.1% | 44.2% | 17.7% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 4.8% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 8% | 6% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 (93.2%) 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 | 58.9% | 65.5% | 6.6% | 48.4% | 17.1% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 27.7% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -5.9% |
| Fair health | 7% | 5% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -7.7% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 6LJ this area, 7.5% 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 61.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8% | 7.5% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.8% | 2.4% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 10.6% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 5.5% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 12.6% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.5% | 61.4% | 4.9% | 33.8% | 27.6% |
| Other | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.7% | 95.8% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 93% | 94.4% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.8% | 94.6% | 2.8% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 5.1% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.5% | 76.7% | 16.8% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.8% | 37.2% | 3.6% |
| Christian | 53% | 46.2% | 6.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thoresway Road was 39.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.8% lower than the Wilmslow East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thoresway Road has the 18th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Wilmslow East and the 605th lowest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Thoresway Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2025-06-12 | £563,158 |
| 3 Thoresway Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2025-03-31 | £442,647 |
| 10 Thoresway Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-11-17 | £550,949 |
| 11 Thoresway Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2022-10-21 | £769,024 |
| 7 Thoresway Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2021-06-25 | £623,608 |
SK9 6LJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashdene Primary School Thoresway Road , SK9 6LJ | 4out of 4 | 48 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Fulshaw C of E Primary School Nursery Lane , SK9 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 573 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindow Community Primary School Upcast Lane , SK9 6EH | 3out of 4 | 993 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorsey Bank Primary School Altrincham Road , SK9 5NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,258 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderley Edge Community Primary School Church Lane , SK9 7UZ | 4out of 4 | 1,743 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 | 1,408 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 | 1,493 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderley Edge School for Girls Wilmslow Road , SK9 7QE | - not rated | 1,713 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Pownall Hall School Carrwood Road , SK9 5DW | - not rated | 1,911 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ryleys School Ryleys Lane , SK9 7UY | - not rated | 1,944 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The David Lewis Centre Mill Lane , Warford SK9 7UD | - not rated | 4,644 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 | 686 yd | |
| Baxter Storey Ltd | Chapelwood House | 783 yd | |
| The Great Little Red Bus Tea Room | 43 Racecourse Road | 850 yd | |
| The Old Garages | 75 Hawthorn Street | 986 yd | |
| Brook Lane Coffee co | 105 Brook Lane | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horse & Jockey | Horse And Jockey Inn, 144 Gravel Lane | 659 yd | |
| Kings Arms | Kings Arms, Alderley Road | 686 yd | |
| The Carters Arms | Carters Arms, 22-24 Chapel Lane | 830 yd | |
| The Merlin | The Merlin, 5-9 Wilmslow Road | 961 yd | |
| Coach & Four | 69-71 Alderley Road | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee's Takeaway | 63 Chapel Lane | 549 yd | |
| Chutney Masala Takeaway | 65 Chapel Lane | 549 yd | |
| Tastebuds of Wilmslow | 110 Chapel Lane | 549 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 88 Chapel Lane | 599 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashdene Primary School THORESWAY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 72 yd |
| Croftside Tennis Club CROFTSIDE TENNIS CLUB CROFTSIDE TENNIS CLUB MEADOW WAY | tennis courts | 471 yd |
| Lindow Lawn Tennis Club Cumber Lane | tennis courts | 682 yd |
| Alderley Edge Golf Club THE CLUB HOUSE THE CLUB HOUSE BROOK LANE | golf | 919 yd |
| Upcast Lane Football Pitch Upcast Lane | grass pitches | 1,018 yd |
| Lindow Community Primary School Upcast Lane | grass pitches | 1,066 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 | 88.9% |
| 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 | 11.1% |
| Median download speed | 29.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 28.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.45 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.