SK9 1AU is a well-regarded residential area located 0.4km from Wilmslow in Wilmslow. Administratively it sits within Wilmslow West and Chorley ward and the Tatton constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, business quarters in major regional cities. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 55) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 87 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for SK9 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00093872 (shared with 69 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SK9 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SK9 1AU.
226
55
£ 61,300 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SK9 1AU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. SK9 1AU's low deprivation rank, 55% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK9 1AU. The average age is 54.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SK9 1AU is moderate at 87 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Wilmslow High School
Lacey Green Primary Academy
St Anne's Fulshaw C of E Primary School
Gorsey Bank Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Cafe Azul0.3 km
- Casa Italia0.4 km
- La Fabrica0.5 km
- Suburban Green0.1 km
- Taste for Life @ Wilmslow Leisure Centre0.2 km
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Waitrose0.1 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
- Co-op0.4 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Carters Arms0.8 km
- Coach & Four0.7 km
- Revolution Wilmslow0.3 km
- The Conservative Club0.3 km
- Wilmslow British Legion Club0.3 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Cook0.5 km
- Greggs0.2 km
- Co-operative Lindow Garage0.9 km
- Holland and Barrett0.2 km
- Wilmslow Service Station (Shell)0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Hungry Panda0.4 km
- Jamin0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Krust0.2 km
- Mil's Burgers & Shakes0.1 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wilmslow0.4 km
- Handforth2.3 km
- Styal2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Church Street0.1 km
- Mill Road0.1 km
- Bank Square0.1 km
- Bank Square0.1 km
- Bank Square0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SK91AU · Data under Open Government Licence