Sutton Road is in Alderley Edge and in Macclesfield district. SK9 7RB is located in the Alderley Edge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tatton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sutton Road, Alderley Edge, SK9 7RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK9 7AR, SK9 7RJ, SK9 7RD, SK9 7RA, SK9 7UX, SK9 7UP, SK9 7XD, SK9 7UT, SK9 7UU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SK9 7RB has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 51.6% | 50% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 48.4% | 50% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 7RB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 67% 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 | 20% | 22.5% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -15.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.2% | 67% | 0.8% | 44.2% | 22.8% |
| Separated | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -6.8% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 7.8% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.3%) 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 | 64.8% | 66.7% | 1.9% | 48.4% | 18.3% |
| Good health | 26% | 24.6% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -9.0% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 6.6% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 7RB this area, 4.6% 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 61.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.6% | 4.6% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -13.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.9% | 3.9% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 10.7% | -6.0% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 15.3% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.7% | 61.6% | 3.9% | 33.8% | 27.8% |
| Other | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94% | 88.8% | -5.2% | 81.4% | 7.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 89.1% 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 | 93.8% | 89.1% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 3.6% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 89.1% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 6.6% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 3% | -3.0% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.1% | 76.7% | 16.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.5% | 37.2% | -3.7% |
| Christian | 56.1% | 46.2% | 9.9% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sutton Road was 5.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.3% lower than the Alderley Edge average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Sutton Road has the lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Alderley Edge and the 33rd lowest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sutton Road, Alderley Edge, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £806,450 | 2023-09-11 | £884,754 |
| 9 Sutton Road, Alderley Edge, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £1,512,000 | 2022-09-15 | £1,662,138 |
| 4 Sutton Road, Alderley Edge, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £795,000 | 2021-02-22 | £1,003,825 |
| 7 Sutton Road, Alderley Edge, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £1,270,000 | 2020-10-01 | £1,599,908 |
| 9 Sutton Road, Alderley Edge, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £1,137,500 | 2019-10-28 | £1,516,667 |
SK9 7RB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% 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.
SK9 7RB 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 7RB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 92 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Education | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderley Edge Community Primary School Church Lane , SK9 7UZ | 4out of 4 | 376 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindow Community Primary School Upcast Lane , SK9 6EH | 3out of 4 | 1,388 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashdene Primary School Thoresway Road , SK9 6LJ | 4out of 4 | 1,736 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nether Alderley Primary School Bradford Lane , Nether Alderley SK10 4TR | 3out of 4 | 2,174 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Fulshaw C of E Primary School Nursery Lane , SK9 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 2,220 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 2,510 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ryleys School Ryleys Lane , SK9 7UY | - not rated | 174 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderley Edge School for Girls Wilmslow Road , SK9 7QE | - not rated | 511 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Wilmslow Preparatory School Grove Avenue , SK9 5EG | - not rated | 2,961 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The David Lewis Centre Mill Lane , Warford SK9 7UD | - not rated | 3,583 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| David Lewis School Mill Lane , Warford SK9 7UD | 3out of 4 | 3,583 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laithwaite's Wine | 32 South Street | 496 yd | |
| Cucina Eat Ltd | 27a London Road | 538 yd | |
| Les Deux Pizza Bar | 7 London Road | 538 yd | |
| The Botanist | 15 London Road | 538 yd | |
| The Bubble Room | 47 London Rd | 538 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alderley Edge Union Club | Stevens Street | 654 yd | |
| De Trafford Arms | 2 Congleton Road | 695 yd | |
| The Oakwood | Oakwood, Brook Lane | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Daily | 1-6 The Parade | 471 yd | |
| Murray's | 6a London Road | 517 yd | |
| Fosters Fish and Chips/Fosters Street Food | 4 Chorley Hall Lane | 594 yd | |
| Chilli Jacks | 6 Wood Gardens | 963 yd | |
| Burger Edge Ltd | 2 Wood Gardens | 963 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 1 The Parade | 465 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 17-23 London Road | 532 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chorley Hall CHORLEY OLD HALL CHORLEY OLD HALL CHORLEY HALL LANE | grass pitches | 422 yd |
| Alderley Edge School For Girls WILMSLOW ROAD | grass pitches | 434 yd |
| Barrecore Alderley Edge 35A 35A LONDON ROAD | 552 yd | |
| The Edge Hockey Centre RYLES PLAYING FIELDS RYLES PLAYING FIELDS WILMSLOW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 903 yd |
| Alderley Edge Cricket Club MOSS LANE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 969 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 292.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.