Cherington Close Handforth, Cheshire East
16 addresses across 2 postcodes (SK9), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 24100490.
13 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £529,975 across 2 sales. 7 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 3, D: 3). 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Cheshire East costs £2,455 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Handforth, about 710 m away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden is about 350 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 76 to 81 m above sea level. None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Handforth Health Centre, about 820 m away. About 360 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 97% of households owned their home and 56% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 8 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often public order.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | £529,975 | £479,950 | £580,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £484,356 | £484,356 | £484,356 |
| 2020 | 1 | £467,500 | £467,500 | £467,500 |
| 2015 | 1 | £332,500 | £332,500 | £332,500 |
| 2014 | 1 | £380,000 | £380,000 | £380,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £312,000 | £312,000 | £312,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2008 | 2 | £355,000 | £325,000 | £385,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £310,000 | £310,000 | £310,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £319,950 | £319,950 | £319,950 |
| 1999 | 1 | £128,000 | £128,000 | £128,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jul 2024 | 12 SK9 3AS | Detached | £580,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Jun 2024 | 14 SK9 3AS | Detached | £479,950 | |
| 11 Jan 2021 | 8 SK9 3AS | Detached | £484,356 | |
| 17 Dec 2020 | 2 SK9 3AS | Detached | £467,500 | Leasehold. |
| 31 Mar 2015 | 10 SK9 3AS | Detached | £332,500 | |
| 20 Nov 2014 | 16 SK9 3AS | Detached | £380,000 | |
| 15 Apr 2011 | 16 SK9 3AS | Detached | £312,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2009 | 4 SK9 3AS | Detached | £250,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Mar 2008 | 3 SK9 3AS | Semi-detached | £325,000 | |
| 18 Jan 2008 | 2 SK9 3AS | Detached | £385,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Jan 2005 | 16 SK9 3AS | Detached | £310,000 | Leasehold. |
| 31 Aug 2004 | 14 SK9 3AS | Detached | £319,950 | |
| 12 Nov 1999 | 2 SK9 3AS | Detached | £128,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 164 m². Most common: House, detached (7). Built: 1967-1975 (3); 1950-1966 (3); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6).
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 C (18% of about 980 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.
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 3 September 2026 to 7 September 2026: CADENT GAS LIMITED, Utility asset works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
- 14 August 2026 to 20 August 2026: United Utilities Water Ltd, Utility repair and maintenance works, give and take, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 1 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| SK9 3AS | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 2 | unlikely |
| SK9 3GQ | not in 2 or 3 |
Height above sea level
The street's 16 addresses are between 76 m and 81 m above sea level (78 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SK9 3AS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SK9 3GQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Handforth 333,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 710 m |
| Wilmslow 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km | |
| Styal 28,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m, 11 within 800 m; nearest Hallwood Road Handforth | 360 m |
| Bus or coach station | Manchester Airport The Station | 5.1 km |
| Car parks | School Road Car Park | 1.0 km |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km; nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 490 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 5.1 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Handforth Health Centre | 820 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 710 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km; nearest 141 Wilmslow Road Dental Practice | 1.0 km |
| Hospital | The Priory Cheadle Royal Hospital | 3.6 km |
| Police station | Wythenshawe Police Station | 5.9 km |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m; nearest M&S ATM | 580 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 8,840 m² | 350 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Unnamed 2.7 ha | 730 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 390 m² | 430 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1,330 m² | 610 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m; nearest Lincoln Road Allotment 7,740 m² | 780 m |
Within 800 m: 2 parks and gardens, 3.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Handforth Hall, a listed building (Grade II*), 350 m north-west. 2 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Handforth Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 350 m north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hall Wood | Wood | 270 m south |
| Deadman's Clough | Valley | 2.3 km west |
| Worms Hill | Hill | 2.5 km west |
| Carr Wood | Wood | 2.9 km south-west |
| Willow Ground Wood | Wood | 3.1 km west |
| Black Lake | Lake or reservoir | 3.7 km south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 16 | 16 |
None of the street's 16 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road or rail traffic.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 430 m | No published inspection |
| The Wilmslow Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 820 m | No published inspection |
| Handforth Grange Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km | Outstanding (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St James' Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handforth Hall Tennis Club SK9 3AW | Other catering premises | 130 m | 4 Good | 10 Jul 2025 |
| The Wilmslow Academy SK9 2LX | School/college/university | 380 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Wilmslow Manor Care Centre SK9 2LX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 470 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Public order | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Cherington Close (5); On or near Wadsworth Close (2); On or near Hill Drive (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 97% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 62% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 2% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 43% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 51% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 43% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 57% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 16% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 56% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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
Nearby streets
Woodlands Road · Jamie Webb Drive · Hill Drive · Woodlands Road · Honeford Terrace · Wadsworth Close · Edmund Drive · Bishop Close · Old Hall Crescent · Kilham Avenue · A34 · Wear Grove
All the streets in SK9 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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.