Sunbury Close Handforth, Cheshire East
13 addresses across 1 postcode (SK9), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 24102866.
26 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £605,000 across 1 sale. 7 homes have an energy certificate (D: 5, E: 2). 4 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 600 m away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden is about 260 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 65 to 68 m above sea level. 3 of its 13 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Handforth Health Centre, about 740 m away. About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 57% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 34 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 | £605,000 | £605,000 | £605,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £389,950 | £389,950 | £389,950 |
| 2016 | 2 | £458,000 | £451,000 | £465,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £305,000 | £305,000 | £305,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £336,000 | £336,000 | £336,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £350,000 | £350,000 | £350,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £258,000 | £258,000 | £258,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £335,000 | £335,000 | £335,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| 1998 | 3 | £144,500 | £124,950 | £195,000 |
| 1996 | 2 | £154,450 | £148,950 | £159,950 |
| 1995 | 10 | £111,750 | £99,950 | £161,750 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jul 2022 | 1 SK9 3UD | Detached | £605,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2019 | 4 SK9 3UD | Detached | £389,950 | |
| 27 May 2016 | 7 SK9 3UD | Detached | £465,000 | |
| 27 May 2016 | 7 SK9 3UD | Detached | £451,000 | |
| 17 Aug 2015 | 2 SK9 3UD | Detached | £335,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 13 Dec 2013 | 6 SK9 3UD | Detached | £305,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2012 | 1 SK9 3UD | Detached | £336,000 | |
| 3 Jul 2009 | 9 SK9 3UD | Detached | £350,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2005 | 11 SK9 3UD | Detached | £258,000 | |
| 1 Jul 2004 | 1 SK9 3UD | Detached | £335,000 | |
| 2 May 2002 | 6 SK9 3UD | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 3 Dec 1998 | 2 SK9 3UD | Detached | £144,500 | |
| 5 Aug 1998 | 10 SK9 3UD | Detached | £195,000 | |
| 26 Jun 1998 | 5 SK9 3UD | Detached | £124,950 | |
| 23 Aug 1996 | 10 SK9 3UD | Detached | £159,950 | New build. |
| 29 Feb 1996 | 9 SK9 3UD | Detached | £148,950 | New build. |
| 15 Dec 1995 | 12 SK9 3UD | Detached | £149,250 | New build. |
| 13 Dec 1995 | 1 SK9 3UD | Detached | £141,450 | New build. |
| 6 Oct 1995 | 3 SK9 3UD | Detached | £161,750 | New build. |
| 28 Jul 1995 | 11 SK9 3UD | Detached | £101,250 | New build. |
| 10 Jul 1995 | 4 SK9 3UD | Detached | £104,950 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 1995 | 7 SK9 3UD | Detached | £137,950 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 1995 | 6 SK9 3UD | Detached | £111,750 | New build. |
| 9 Jun 1995 | 8 SK9 3UD | Detached | £99,950 | New build. |
| 26 May 1995 | 2 SK9 3UD | Detached | £111,750 | New build. |
| 17 May 1995 | 5 SK9 3UD | Detached | £99,950 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 120 m². Most common: House, detached (7). Built: 1991-1995 (5); 1983-1990 (1); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4); rented (private) (2).
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
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, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 12 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 2 low and 0 very low.
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: the postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
Height above sea level
The street's 13 addresses are between 65 m and 68 m above sea level (66 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SK9 3UD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Handforth 333,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 600 m |
| Wilmslow 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km | |
| Styal 28,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m, 25 within 800 m; nearest Peckmill Close Wilmslow | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Manchester Airport The Station | 4.9 km |
| Car parks | School Road Car Park | 870 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km; nearest evyve Charging Station | 630 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 4.7 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Handforth Health Centre | 740 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Wilmslow Pharmacy | 590 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km; nearest 141 Wilmslow Road Dental Practice | 1.0 km |
| Hospital | The Priory Cheadle Royal Hospital | 3.8 km |
| Police station | Wythenshawe Police Station | 5.8 km |
| Cash machines | M&S ATM | 870 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 2.7 ha | 260 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Unnamed 3.0 ha | 740 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 150 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1,330 m² | 210 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m; nearest Lincoln Road Allotment 7,740 m² | 480 m |
Within 800 m: 3 parks and gardens, 6.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Handforth Hall, a listed building (Grade II*), 610 m north-east. 3 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* | 610 m north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hall Wood | Wood | 520 m east |
| Deadman's Clough | Valley | 1.8 km west |
| Worms Hill | Hill | 2.1 km west |
| Carr Wood | Wood | 2.3 km south-west |
| Willow Ground Wood | Wood | 2.6 km west |
| Black Lake | Lake or reservoir | 3.1 km south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 13 |
3 of the street's 13 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 650 m | No published inspection |
| The Wilmslow Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 650 m | No published inspection |
| Handforth Grange Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km | Outstanding (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lacey Green Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wilmslow Academy SK9 2LX | School/college/university | 220 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Wilmslow Manor Care Centre SK9 2LX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Oakenclough Childrens Centre (Sure Start) SK9 2PZ | Other catering premises | 440 m | 4 Good | 21 Sep 2026 |
| Handforth Hall Tennis Club SK9 3AW | Other catering premises | 450 m | 4 Good | 10 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Peckmill Close (19); On or near Barton Close (13); On or near Hall Wood Road (1); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 57% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 27% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 29% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 40% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 45% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 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
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 3UD: 13 addresses
Nearby streets
Moran Close · Welland Road · Lamerton Way · Finsbury Way · Brandon Close · Ladybrook Grove · Barton Close · Benbrook Grove · Ladybrook Grove · Vale Head · Swale Close · Kennet Close
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.