Redesmere Road Handforth, Cheshire East
18 addresses across 2 postcodes (SK9), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 24101930.
- Sales: 8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £215,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (C: 7, D: 4).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 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 940 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 270 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 77 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 18 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Handforth Health Centre, about 810 m away.
- People: About 610 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 36% of households owned their home and 25% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 114 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £126,000 | £126,000 | £126,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £95,750 | £95,750 | £95,750 |
| 2015 | 1 | £155,500 | £155,500 | £155,500 |
| 2004 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £77,000 | £77,000 | £77,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £26,302 | £26,302 | £26,302 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jun 2022 | 9 SK9 3RX | Semi-detached | £215,000 | |
| 19 Mar 2021 | 3 SK9 3RX | Flat or maisonette | £135,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 27 Sep 2019 | 3 SK9 3RX | Flat or maisonette | £126,000 | Leasehold. |
| 11 May 2016 | 3 SK9 3RX | Flat or maisonette | £95,750 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Dec 2015 | 15 SK9 3RX | Terraced | £155,500 | |
| 31 Mar 2004 | 9 SK9 3RX | Semi-detached | £120,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2003 | 9 SK9 3RX | Semi-detached | £77,000 | |
| 22 May 2000 | 17 SK9 3RX | Semi-detached | £26,302 |
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 74 m². Most common: Flat (4); House, end-terrace (3); House, mid-terrace (3). Built: 1967-1975 (5); 1950-1966 (3); 1976-1982 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (6); owner-occupied (4).
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (37% of about 1,710 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, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 3 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 3RX | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| SK9 3RS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 77 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SK9 3RS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SK9 3RX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Handforth 333,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 940 m |
| Styal 28,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km | |
| Heald Green 420,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m, 28 within 800 m; nearest Redesmere Road Handforth | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Manchester Airport The Station | 4.0 km |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m; nearest School Road Car Park | 720 m |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km; nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 620 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 4.3 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Handforth Health Centre | 810 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Well | 640 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Portman Healthcare LTD - Wilmslow | 260 m |
| Hospital | The Priory Cheadle Royal Hospital | 2.3 km |
| Police station | Wythenshawe Police Station | 4.5 km |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m; nearest Payzone | 60 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 270 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 330 m² | 270 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 5.4 ha | 340 m |
| Allotments | Lincoln Road Allotment 7,740 m² | 2.0 km |
Within 800 m: 1 park or garden, 1.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Cheadle Royal Hospital, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.2 km north. 6 listed buildings are within 1.0 km.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cheadle Royal Hospital | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.2 km north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hall Wood | Wood | 1.7 km south-east |
| Worms Hill | Hill | 2.3 km south-west |
| Deadman's Clough | Valley | 2.3 km south-west |
| Willow Ground Wood | Wood | 3.0 km south-west |
| Carr Wood | Wood | 3.1 km south-west |
| Black Lake | Lake or reservoir | 3.9 km south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.3 | 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 and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 17 | 18 |
1 of the street's 18 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handforth Grange Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 480 m | Outstanding (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Outwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 910 m | No published inspection |
| St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.0 km | No published inspection |
| Bolshaw Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km | No published inspection |
| St James' Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 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 |
| Thorn Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km | No published inspection |
| Etchells Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Redesmere Centre SK9 3RX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 10 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Jolly's Kafe SK9 3NS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jul 2026 |
| The Little Acorns Day Nursery SK9 3JZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Royal School Manchester Seashell Trust SK8 6RF | School/college/university | 450 m | 4 Good | 30 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 |
| Public order | 20 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Burglary | 8 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Plumley Road (32); On or near Chelford Road (32); On or near Ollerton Road (15); On or near Swettenham Road (13); On or near Dunham Road (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 36% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 18% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 49% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 18% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 69% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 25% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 3 to 8 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
Eastham Way · Kelsall Way · Siddington Road · Cuddington Way · Plumley Road · Upton Way · Dunham Road · Peacock Way · Bosden Close · Beeston Road · Pickmere Road · Swettenham Road
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.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.