Living in SK9, Cheshire East
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SK9 in Cheshire East. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Cheshire East: £303,387, up 5.0% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North West average is £219,922.
What actually sold around SK9
43 recorded home sales on the streets around central SK9 in the last 2 years, with a median of £270,000 and a range from £100,000 to £1,209,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 LADYFIELD TERRACE, SK9 1BP | terraced | £336,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| APARTMENT 4 CARRS COURT CHURCH STREET, SK9 1AW | flat-maisonette | £190,000 | 2026-05-27 |
| 13 DRAXFORD COURT PARKWAY, SK9 1NA | terraced | £325,000 | 2026-05-18 |
| FLAT 1 CANTERBURY GRANGE, 18 GROVE AVENUE, SK9 5EG | flat-maisonette | £195,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 9 KINGSWOOD COURT GROVE AVENUE, SK9 5EE | flat-maisonette | £199,950 | 2026-03-27 |
| FLAT 39 CENTRAL PLACE STATION ROAD, SK9 1BU | flat-maisonette | £229,950 | 2026-01-12 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
27 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorsey Bank Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.7 mi |
| Handforth Grange Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.7 mi |
| Lacey Green Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| St Anne's Fulshaw C of E Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Wilmslow Preparatory School | Primary | Not rated | 0.2 mi |
| Wilmslow High School | Secondary | Not rated | 0.4 mi |
16 state primary and 2 state secondary schools within range, plus 4 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
4 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Alderley Edge School for Girls, Pownall Hall School, The Ryleys School, Wilmslow Preparatory School.
All 4 fee-paying schools near SK9, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 31.3% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 27.0% |
| Associate professional and technical | 15.0% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 7.7% |
| Elementary occupations | 5.1% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
71 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SK9 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Cheshire East's figures.
Common questions about SK9
What is the average house price in SK9?
The average sold price in Cheshire East is £303,387 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in SK9?
Prices in Cheshire East are up 5.0% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SK9?
The median of 43 recorded sales around central SK9 in the last 2 years is £270,000, ranging from £100,000 to £1,209,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SK9?
27 schools sit within 3 miles of central SK9, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SK9?
71 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SK9 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SK9 at risk of flooding?
Central SK9 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is SK9 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £270,000; the area sits in decile 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 71 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SK9 safe?
71 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SK9 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? SK9 or M90, SK9 or SK8, SK9 or M22.
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