Marthall Way Handforth, Cheshire East
7 addresses across 1 postcode (SK9), about 50 m long. USRN 24102962.
- Sales: 1 recorded sales since 1995; in 2002 the median was £60,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 B; 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 Handforth, about 770 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 290 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 74 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Handforth Health Centre, about 670 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 40% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 51 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | £60,000 | £60,000 | £60,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 2002 | 5 SK9 3RG | Terraced | £60,000 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 54 m². Most common: Flat (4); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1967-1975 (3); 1983-1990 (1); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (5).
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 B (56% of about 890 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
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 6 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 74 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SK9 3RG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Handforth 333,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Styal 28,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Heald Green 420,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 28 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ollerton Road Handforth | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Manchester Airport The Station | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest School Road Car Park | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Handforth Health Centre | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Portman Healthcare LTD - Wilmslow | 380 m |
| Hospital | The Priory Cheadle Royal Hospital | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Police station | Wythenshawe Police Station | 4.9 km (3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 290 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 450 m² | 140 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.4 ha | 60 m |
| Allotments | Lincoln Road Allotment 7,740 m² | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Handforth Hall, a listed building (Grade II*), 750 m (0.5 miles) south. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Handforth Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 750 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Cheadle Royal Hospital | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hall Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Deadman's Clough | Valley | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Worms Hill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Willow Ground Wood | Wood | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-west |
| Carr Wood | Wood | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-west |
| Black Lake | Lake or reservoir | 4 km (2.5 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
7 of the street's 7 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from railways, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Handforth Grange Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St James' Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | 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 |
| Outwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Thorn Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Bolshaw Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| The Wilmslow Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cheadle Hulme High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royalblue Executive Services SK8 6QS | Manufacturers/packers | 160 m | Exempt | |
| Jolly's Kafe SK9 3NS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jul 2026 |
| The Redesmere Centre SK9 3RX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 380 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Mobile Barstoyou Ltd SK8 6PT | Mobile caterer | 390 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2018 |
| Costa Coffee SK9 3TJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Apr 2026 |
| The Padel Club Ltd SK9 3LP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Tesco Extra SK9 3PA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Spinachi pizza&grill SK9 3LQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Istanblue SK9 3LQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Dilshad Indian restaurant SK9 3LQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 20 May 2026 |
| Costa Coffee SK8 6PT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Feb 2025 |
| TK Maxx SK8 6PT | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Homesense SK8 6PT | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Feb 2024 |
| Pro Football Arena SK8 6PT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Greggs SK9 3LQ | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Nov 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Ollerton Road (15); On or near Harefield Road (12); On or near Hillbre Way (11); On or near Arkle Avenue (6); On or near Peover Road (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 25% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 40% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 19% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 41% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 71% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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
- SK9 3RG: 7 addresses
Nearby streets
Hassall Way · Nantwich Way · Delamere Road · Harefield Road · Marton Way · Toft Way · Ollerton Road · Peover Road · Christleton Way · Epsom Avenue · Hilbre Way · Hooton Way
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 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.