Postcode report
Is SK9 5NU a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About SK9 5NU: area rating, property, schools and local change
SK9 5NU is a postcode in Wilmslow West and Chorley, Cheshire East, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SK9 5NU, then scores the surrounding small area 56/100 - top 48% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SK9 5NU are local prosperity and schools and education, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for SK9 5NU is based on Cheshire East 007 Census 2021. It covers 12,542 residents, 77 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 49, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 76% owner-occupied, 17% privately rented, 6% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 5/10.
For property prices near SK9 5NU, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SK9 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £353k from 61 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SK9 5NU can compare 1 state schools within one mile. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 2 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 2 records marked free and 2 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SK9 5NU by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near SK9 5NU; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about SK9 5NU
Is SK9 5NU a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 56/100 (top 48% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SK9 5NU?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SK9 5NU?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near SK9 5NU?
LocaleIQ currently matches 2 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for SK9 5NU?
LocaleIQ matched SK9 5NU to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SK9 5NU?
The latest median sold price is £353k based on 61 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SK9 5NU?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.