Ash Road Poynton, Cheshire East
2 addresses across 1 postcode (SK12), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 24100084.
- Flood: 3 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Cheshire East costs £2,455 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Poynton, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Poynton Park, is about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 104 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is High Lane Medical Centre, about 3.3 km (2 miles) away.
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 96% of households owned their home and 43% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 16 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Cheshire East in 2026-27: Band D £2,455 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,637 | £1,909 | £2,182 | £2,455 | £3,000 | £3,546 | £4,091 | £4,910 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (33% of about 1,270 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- ABODE PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT LIMITED, 9-11, PARK LANE, POYNTON, SK12 1RD: up to 6 homes, permissioned (780 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 10 August 2026 to 11 August 2026: VIRGIN MEDIA, Remedial works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 104 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SK12 1PT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Poynton 210,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Middlewood 21,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Adlington (Cheshire) 25,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 42 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest High School Poynton | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station New Mills | 7.6 km (4.7 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Poynton Civic Hall Car Park | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 11.2 km (7 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | High Lane Medical Centre | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Stepping Hill Hospital | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Police station | Cheadle Heath Police Station | 7.3 km (4.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | Hollywood Convenience Store, Hardman Street | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Poynton Park 13 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,380 m² | 390 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,300 m² | 390 m |
| Allotments | Recreation Ground Allotments and Access Road 4,950 m² | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Icehouse at the site of Poynton Hall, 170m north of Towers Yard Farm, a scheduled monument, 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north. 11 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Icehouse at the site of Poynton Hall, 170m north of Towers Yard Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lady's Wood | Wood | 770 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Potters Clough | Valley | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Prince's Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Poynton Coppice | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Poynton Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Cage Hill | Hill | 4 km (2.5 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
2 of the street's 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Cheshire East: see them on the Cheshire East page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poynton High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 120 m | No published inspection |
| Worth Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 270 m | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Vernon Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lower Park School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worth Pre-School SK12 1QA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Worth Primary School SK12 1QA | School/college/university | 220 m | 5 Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Worth Primary School SK12 1QA | School/college/university | 270 m | 5 Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Emerson Nursery Group LTD SK12 1RQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Kids Planet Poynton SK12 1RG | Other catering premises | 390 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Clumber house nursing home SK12 1NT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2026 |
| Fig & Fennel SK12 1AX | Other catering premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2025 |
| The Co-operative Food SK12 1AX | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Jan 2025 |
| COOK SK12 1AX | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Cofano Caffe SK12 1AX | Other catering premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Poynton Workmen's Club SK12 1RG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Vernon Primary School SK12 1NW | School/college/university | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Yewtree Lane (9); On or near Maple Avenue (2); On or near Brookside Avenue (1); On or near Ash Road (1); On or near Alder Avenue (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 36% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 96% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 66% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 4% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 47% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 44% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 39% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 47% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 67% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 17% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 43% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- SK12 1PT: 2 addresses of 34 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Hazel Drive · Elm Close · Alder Avenue · Cherry Tree Avenue · Fir Close · Brookside Avenue · Birch Road · Maple Avenue · Ivy Road · Chestnut Drive · Pine Road · Cedar Close
All the streets in SK12 and across Cheshire East.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.