Simpson Street Wilmslow, Cheshire East
18 addresses across 1 postcode (SK9), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 24102083.
- Sales: 36 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £415,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 6, E: 1).
- 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 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 Wilmslow, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 230 m away, and Lindow Common (18 hectares) is about 380 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 77 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 18 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Wilmslow Health Centre, about 390 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 66% of households owned their home and 54% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £415,000 | £415,000 | £415,000 |
| 2025 | 1 | £417,000 | £417,000 | £417,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £500,000 | £500,000 | £500,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £360,000 | £350,000 | £370,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £255,000 | £250,000 | £260,000 |
| 2013 | 4 | £239,625 | £229,000 | £275,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £177,000 | £177,000 | £177,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| 2006 | 3 | £205,000 | £175,000 | £248,000 |
| 2005 | 2 | £198,475 | £197,000 | £199,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul 2026 | 8 SK9 5EZ | Terraced | £415,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 20 SK9 5EZ | Terraced | £417,000 | |
| 28 Jun 2024 | 14 SK9 5EZ | Terraced | £500,000 | |
| 31 Aug 2021 | 9 SK9 5EZ | Semi-detached | £370,000 | |
| 12 Jul 2021 | 2 SK9 5EZ | Other | £385,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 5 Mar 2021 | 20 SK9 5EZ | Terraced | £350,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2016 | 20 SK9 5EZ | Terraced | £300,000 | |
| 2 Oct 2014 | 18 SK9 5EZ | Terraced | £250,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2014 | 20 SK9 5EZ | Terraced | £260,000 | |
| 8 Nov 2013 | 16 SK9 5EZ | Terraced | £229,250 | |
| 18 Oct 2013 | 9 SK9 5EZ | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 29 Jul 2013 | 8 SK9 5EZ | Terraced | £275,000 | |
| 8 Mar 2013 | 4 SK9 5EZ | Terraced | £229,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2011 | 16 SK9 5EZ | Terraced | £220,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2010 | 8 SK9 5EZ | Terraced | £177,000 | |
| 4 Apr 2008 | 18 SK9 5EZ | Terraced | £195,000 | |
| 9 Jun 2006 | 16 SK9 5EZ | Terraced | £205,000 | |
| 19 May 2006 | 4 SK9 5EZ | Terraced | £248,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2006 | 14 SK9 5EZ | Terraced | £175,000 | |
| 31 Aug 2005 | 10 SK9 5EZ | Terraced | £199,950 | |
| 26 Aug 2005 | 20 SK9 5EZ | Terraced | £197,000 | |
| 20 Apr 2004 | 3 SK9 5EZ | Terraced | £186,000 | |
| 8 Apr 2004 | 16 SK9 5EZ | Terraced | £196,950 | |
| 9 Dec 2003 | 12 SK9 5EZ | Terraced | £215,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2003 | 4 SK9 5EZ | Terraced | £215,000 | |
| 8 Aug 2001 | 10 SK9 5EZ | Terraced | £136,000 | |
| 22 Jun 2001 | 16 SK9 5EZ | Terraced | £100,000 | |
| 25 Oct 2000 | 12 SK9 5EZ | Terraced | £140,000 | |
| 19 May 1999 | 20 SK9 5EZ | Terraced | £84,000 | |
| 30 Nov 1998 | 5 SK9 5EZ | Terraced | £116,500 | |
| 7 Oct 1998 | 9 SK9 5EZ | Semi-detached | £56,000 | |
| 9 Jan 1998 | 6 SK9 5EZ | Semi-detached | £92,500 | |
| 6 Jun 1997 | 18 SK9 5EZ | Terraced | £62,500 | |
| 25 Feb 1997 | 3 SK9 5EZ | Terraced | £82,500 | |
| 29 Sep 1995 | 3 SK9 5EZ | Terraced | £77,000 | |
| 6 Jan 1995 | 12 SK9 5EZ | Terraced | £53,000 |
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 93 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (6); Flat (2); House, semi-detached (2). Built: 1900-1929 (6); 1930-1949 (3); before 1900 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 addresses)
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 (24% of about 1,040 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)
- 61-65, ALDERLEY ROAD, WILMSLOW, CHESHIRE, SK9 1NZ: up to 8 homes, permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 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 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
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 5EZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wilmslow 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Alderley Edge 244,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Styal 28,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 22 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Park Road Wilmslow | 190 m |
| Bus or coach station | Manchester Airport The Station | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Spring Street Car Park | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wilmslow Health Centre | 390 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 390 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Practice | 230 m |
| Hospital | The Priory Cheadle Royal Hospital | 5.7 km (3.5 miles) |
| Police station | Wythenshawe Police Station | 6.4 km (4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Asda Wilmslow - Altrincham Road PFS Cashzone | 210 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,670 m² | 230 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Lindow Common 18 ha | 380 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 810 m² | 210 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.9 ha | 250 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Gorsey Bank Allotments 1,620 m² | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 18 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Former Friends Meeting House, a listed building (Grade II*), 180 m north. 15 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Former Friends Meeting House | Listed building, Grade II* | 180 m north |
| Hawthorn Hall and Parts of Front Garden Walls | Listed building, Grade II* | 450 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Church of St Bartholomew | Listed building, Grade I | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Black Lake | Lake or reservoir | 560 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Carr Wood | Wood | 850 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Burned Hey Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Willow Ground Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Deadman's Clough | Valley | 1.5 km (1 mile) north |
| Worms Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.7 | 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 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 13 | 18 | 18 |
5 of the street's 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's Fulshaw C of E Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 390 m | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Gorsey Bank Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | Outstanding (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wilmslow High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ashdene Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lacey Green Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lindow Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guild for Lifelong Learning SK9 5HD | Other catering premises | 140 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jul 2024 |
| Red Lantern SK9 5EH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 4 Good | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Pepperberry Day Nursery SK9 5EL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 25 Apr 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Wilmslow SK9 5EH | Retailers - other | 210 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Old Garages SK9 5EJ | Other catering premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 21 Nov 2025 |
| The Hawthorns SK9 5EJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Zumuku Sushi SK9 5BQ | Other catering premises | 300 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 23 Sep 2026 |
| Pinto Thai Takeaway SK9 5BQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Big Fish Little Fish SK9 5JH | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2026 |
| The Carters Arms SK9 5HZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Co-op SK9 5AW | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 340 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Well Pharmacy SK9 5JL | Retailers - other | 340 m | Exempt | |
| Naa Kin | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Peter Herd of Wilmslow SK9 5JH | Other catering premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Premier SK9 5JH | Retailers - other | 360 m | 4 Good | 8 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lindfield Estate South (7); On or near Beech Grove (7); On or near Westward Road (4); On or near Windsor Avenue (4); On or near Hawthorn Street (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 66% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 34% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 30% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 67% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 53% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 31% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 63% | 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) | 54% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 8% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 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
- Food hygiene ratings Big Fish Little Fish (retailers - other, SK9 5JH) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 14 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- SK9 5EZ: 18 addresses of 19 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Alma Lane · Beech Lane · Westward Road · Beech Grove · Beech Lane · South Close · Windsor Avenue · Hawthorn Terrace · Bourne Street · Eastward Avenue · Lindfield Estate South · Davehall Avenue
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.