Ryleys Lane, Alderley Edge, SK9 7UX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SK9 7UX 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%

Partnership Status

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 7UX 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%

Health

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%

Education and Qualifications

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 7UX 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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Ryleys Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ryleys Lane 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.

Ryleys Lane 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%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£54,900

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in SK9 7UX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Ryleys Lane are based on 19 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Macclesfield.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Ryleys Lane, Alderley Edge, SK9 7UX

Estimated Average Property Prices for SK9 7UX

Average Price
£1,036,974

Semi-Detached
£665,463

Terraced
£1,004,346

Detached
£1,204,315

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ryleys Lane

Average Price
£1,375,985

Semi-Detached
£1,134,615

Terraced
£1,508,837

Detached
£1,519,350

Flats/Maisonettes
£1,013,630

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ryleys LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Ryleys Farm Ryleys Lane, Alderley Edge, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£625,000	2023-10-24	£691,609
5 Ryleys Farm Ryleys Lane, Alderley Edge, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building	£795,000	2020-11-06	£1,003,825
3 Ryleys Farm Ryleys Lane, Alderley Edge, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building	£640,000	2019-11-25	£882,314
4 Ryleys Farm Ryleys Lane, Alderley Edge, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building	£655,000	2016-03-31	£1,027,010
2 Ryleys Farm Ryleys Lane, Alderley Edge, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building	£492,500	2013-09-27	£852,733

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SK9 7UX

Employment

SK9 7UX 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 7UX 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 7UX 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%.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Alderley Edge Community Primary School Church Lane , SK9 7UZ	4out of 4	488 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lindow Community Primary School Upcast Lane , SK9 6EH	3out of 4	1,438 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ashdene Primary School Thoresway Road , SK9 6LJ	4out of 4	1,848 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Nether Alderley Primary School Bradford Lane , Nether Alderley SK10 4TR	3out of 4	2,081 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Anne's Fulshaw C of E Primary School Nursery Lane , SK9 5JQ	3out of 4	2,343 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wilmslow High School Holly Road , SK9 1LZ	3out of 4	2,647 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Ryleys School Ryleys Lane , SK9 7UY	- not rated	142 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Alderley Edge School for Girls Wilmslow Road , SK9 7QE	- not rated	626 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School
Wilmslow Preparatory School Grove Avenue , SK9 5EG	- not rated	3,094 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The David Lewis Centre Mill Lane , Warford SK9 7UD	- not rated	3,461 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
David Lewis School Mill Lane , Warford SK9 7UD	3out of 4	3,461 yd	Non-maintained special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Laithwaite's Wine	32 South Street	500 yd
Victor's	46 London Road	581 yd
Village Cafe	40 London Road	581 yd
Costa Coffee	24 London Road	581 yd
Giggling Squid	50 London Road	581 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
De Trafford Arms	2 Congleton Road		666 yd
Alderley Edge Union Club	Stevens Street		705 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sushi Daily	1-6 The Parade	540 yd
Murray's	6a London Road	567 yd
Fosters Fish and Chips/Fosters Street Food	4 Chorley Hall Lane	573 yd
Chilli Jacks	6 Wood Gardens	1,085 yd
Burger Edge Ltd	2 Wood Gardens	1,085 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Waitrose	1 The Parade		526 yd
Tesco Express	17-23 London Road		597 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Chorley Hall CHORLEY OLD HALL CHORLEY OLD HALL CHORLEY HALL LANE	grass pitches	288 yd
Alderley Edge School For Girls WILMSLOW ROAD	grass pitches	560 yd
Barrecore Alderley Edge 35A 35A LONDON ROAD		602 yd
Alderley Edge Cricket Club MOSS LANE	grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts	1,038 yd
The Edge Hockey Centre RYLES PLAYING FIELDS RYLES PLAYING FIELDS WILMSLOW ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	1,039 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	90.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	90.9%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	90.9%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	69.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.