Affluence in SK9 2NG
How SK9 2NG ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Handforth & Dean Row
- Council
- Cheshire East
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,771 (2024)
SK9 2NGWilmslow
How well off SK9 2NG is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the SK9 2NG area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services6.0
- Living environment7.0
- Older people in low-income households7.0
- Income8.0
- Crime8.0
- Children in low-income families8.0
- Employment9.0
- Health and disability9.0
- Education and skills10.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the SK9 2NG area is above that, at 67%. 17.4% are retired and 4.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the SK9 2NG area is well above that, at 53.4%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the SK9 2NG area is well above that, at 51%. 8.2% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood SK9 2NG sits in (Handforth & Dean Row): about 2,771 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.