Swettenham Road Handforth, Cheshire East
9 addresses across 1 postcode (SK9), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 24102258.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2006 the median was £134,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 1, 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 C; 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 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 430 m (0.3 miles) 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 80 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Handforth Health Centre, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 54% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | £134,000 | £134,000 | £134,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £104,000 | £104,000 | £104,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £86,500 | £86,500 | £86,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 May 2019 | 6 SK9 3SY | Terraced | £187,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 11 Dec 2006 | 4 SK9 3SY | Terraced | £134,000 | |
| 26 Jan 2004 | 5 SK9 3SY | Terraced | £104,000 | |
| 19 Aug 2002 | 4 SK9 3SY | Terraced | £86,500 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 83 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (3); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1950-1966 (3); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (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 (40% of about 820 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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 80 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SK9 3SY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Handforth 333,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Styal 28,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Heald Green 420,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 28 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Redesmere Road Handforth | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Manchester Airport The Station | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hunters Airport Parking | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Handforth Health Centre | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Portman Healthcare LTD - Wilmslow | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | The Priory Cheadle Royal Hospital | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Wythenshawe Police Station | 4.4 km (2.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 180 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Stanley Hall Park 430 m² | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.4 ha | 380 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.2 ha | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 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), 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cheadle Royal Hospital | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hall Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Worms Hill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Deadman's Clough | Valley | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Lumhead Wood | Wood | 3 km (1.9 miles) north-west |
| Big Wood | Wood | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north-west |
| Black Lake | Lake or reservoir | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) 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, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 9 | 9 |
6 of the street's 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handforth Grange Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Outwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| 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 |
| Bolshaw Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Etchells Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Thorn Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Bradshaw Hall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Redesmere Centre SK9 3RX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Royal School Manchester Seashell Trust SK8 6RF | School/college/university | 290 m | 4 Good | 30 Mar 2026 |
| The Little Acorns Day Nursery SK9 3JZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Jolly's Kafe SK9 3NS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 44 |
| Public order | 15 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Burglary | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Plumley Road (32); On or near Chelford Road (32); On or near Swettenham Road (13); On or near Dunham Road (6); On or near Beeston 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 | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 54% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 26% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 35% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 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 | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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
- SK9 3SY: 9 addresses of 10 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Dunham Road · Tarvin Way · Overton Way · Kelsall Way · Cuddington Way · Siddington Road · Stretton Way · Pickmere Road · Willaston Way · Wilmslow Road · Redesmere Road · Chelford 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 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.