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Nursery Schools 84 Primary Schools 81 Martial Arts Schools 37 Dance Schools 34 Driving Schools 32 Music Schools 23 Schools 20 Colleges 18 Independent or Preparatory Schools 17 High and Secondary Schools 16 Special Schools 16 Libraries 15 Language Schools 14 Kung Fu Schools 11 Art and Design Schools 10 After School Clubs 10 Business Schools 10 Riding School and Stables 10 Karate Schools 9 Community Schools 8 English Language Schools 8 Beauty Schools 8 Drama Schools 7 Sailing Schools 7 Ballet Schools 6 Grammar Schools 6 Kickboxing Schools 6 Swimming Lessons 5 Tennis Lessons 3 Aikido Schools 2 Other Education 73

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Pubs 218 Restaurants 839 Banks 43 Hotels 76 Shops 2,421 Supermarkets 108 Takeaways 397 Cinemas 15 Attractions 405 Business services 312 Health and beauty 1,577 Home improvement 596 Leisure 162 Property services 197

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Local Information

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the SK9 postcode district.

County or areaCheshire

Postcode districtSK9

Telephone codeNot listed

Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)

Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 0 min4:40 am – 9:40 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 30 min8:21 am – 3:51 pm

Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –

People11,452 residentsin the Handforth & Dean Row census areaMedian age 41.05,172 households59% of homes owner-occupied30% owned outright23% social rented, 16% private rentedSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021

Work and commuting4.9% unemployment rate64% of adults are economically active, 5,602 in work, 21% retiredMain industries: retail and wholesale 17%, health and social work 14%, professional and scientific services 10%Getting to work: 38% work from home, 49% go by car, 2% take public transport, 10% walk or cycle62% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021

Education and languages40% of adults hold a degree or higher15% have no qualifications, 5% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 94%Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021

ClimateWarmest month July: highs 20°C, lows 12°CColdest month January: highs 7°C, lows 2°C866 mm of rain a year, 21 days with 10 mm or morewettest month October38 days of air frost, 9 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearSource: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)

Nearby landmarksHandforth Hallhistoric site · under a mileConwy Castle-Wales, Englandcastle · 1.7 miNorcliffe Hallhistoric site · 1.7 miBlack Lakelake · 2.1 miWorms Hillhill · 1.2 miDeadman's Cloughvalley · 1.1 miHall Woodwoodland · under a mileHunter's Poollake · 3.9 miSources: Ordnance Survey Open Names; Overture Maps

Parks and green spacesStyal Golf Clubgolf course · under a mile · 63 haBruntwood Parkpark · 1.8 mi · 49 haWilmslow Parkpark · 1.4 mi · 13 haLindow Commonpark · 2.0 mi · 18 haBoddington Playing Fieldsplaying field · 1.3 mi · 28 haOakwood Farmplaying field · 1.0 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace

Earthquakes198 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 197018 of magnitude 3+, 2 of magnitude 4+, 3 induced by mining or drillingLargest: magnitude 4.0 on 3 Nov 197624 mi away, WidnesMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 7 Sep 202542 mi away, Pontefract, W YorkshireSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database

Flood riskRivers and sea: areas at High risk within 500 m of the centrea 1 in 30 chance of flooding in any year, or greaterAlso medium, low risk areas nearbySource: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea

Air qualityNO₂ 9.2 · PM_2.5 6.7 · PM₁₀ 10.0 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within UK limits, above the WHO guideline for PM_2.5Source: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid

Broadband87% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband99% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)Every premises can get at least 10 Mbit/s (the universal service obligation)5,756 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025

Elevation77 m253 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 58 to 87 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50

Local servicesHospitalThe Priory Cheadle Royal Hospital1.7 miGP surgeryHandforth Health Centre11 surgeries within 2 milesunder a milePharmacyWell10 pharmacies within 2 milesright hereDentistThe Dental Surgeryright herePolice stationWythenshawe Police StationManchester3.0 miCash machinePayzone2 within half a mileunder a mileSources: NHS Organisation Data Service; Overture Maps

SchoolsWithin 2 mi30 schools17 primary, 2 secondary, 5 independent, 6 specialPrimaryHandforth Grange Primary Schoolages 3-11, 340 pupilsunder a milePrimarySt. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academyages 4-11, 202 pupilsunder a mileSecondarySt James' Catholic High Schoolages 11-16, 824 pupils1.0 miCollegeAquinas College4.3 miUniversityUniversity of Manchester8.2 miSource: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools

Getting aroundAirportManchester Airport MAN2.6 miRailway stationHandforthunder a mileMetroShadowmoss (Manchester Metrolink)Woodhouse Park1.9 miBus stationManchester Airport The Station2.5 miBus stops68 within a mileCar parkSchool Road Car ParkHandforthunder a mileEV chargingevyve Charging StationWilmslow3 charging points within a mileunder a mileSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports; Overture Maps

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the SK9 postcode district.

Nursery Schools

Nursery Schools in Handforth

Rainbow Preschool Nursery - Handforth, Wilmslow
The Community Centre, Old Rd, Handforth, Wilmslow, SK9 3AZ · under a mile
oakenclough day nursery - Wilmslow
Colshaw Drive, Wilmslow, SK9 2PZ · under a mile
The Pod - Handforth
Wilmslow - Handforth Bypass, Handforth, SK9 3PE · under a mile
Footsteps Nursery - Dean Row, Wilmslow
Footsteps Nursery, Tudor Rd, Dean Row, Wilmslow, SK9 2HB · 1.1 mi
Jabberjacks - Dean Row, Wilmslow
Well Cottage, Cross Lane, Dean Row, Wilmslow, SK9 2DB · 1.4 mi
Cheshire Nannies - Heald Green, Cheadle
12 Queensway, Heald Green, Heald Green, Cheadle, SK8 3JE · 1.4 mi
Wilmslow Day Nursery - Wilmslow
22 Manchester Rd, Wilmslow, SK9 1BG · 1.6 mi
Bruntwood Pre-School - Heald Green, Cheadle
198 Bruntwood Lane, Heald Green, Cheadle, SK8 6BE · 1.6 mi
Toddler Sense East Cheshire - Chorley, Wilmslow
Above FITISM kings Road Wilmslow, Chorley, Wilmslow, SK9 5PZ · 1.7 mi
Advanced Childcare - Heald Green, Cheadle
2 Oakwood Square, Heald Green, Cheadle, SK8 3SB · 1.8 mi
Cambian Foster Care - Heald Green, Cheadle
2 Oakwood Square, Heald Green, Cheadle, SK8 3SB · 1.8 mi
Cambian Group - Heald Green, Cheadle
Pinnacle House, Heald Green, Cheadle, SK8 3SB · 1.8 mi
Cheadle Royal Day Nursery - Heald Green, Cheadle
C/O David Lloyd Club, Royal Crescent, Cheadle Royal, Heald Green, Cheadle, SK8 3FL · 1.9 mi
North Cheshire Nursery - Gatley, Cheadle
St Ann's Road North, Gatley, Cheadle, SK8 4RZ · 1.9 mi
Swann Lane Pre-School - Cheadle Hulme, Stockport
67 Swann Ln, Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, SK8 7HU · 2.0 mi
Carnival Preschool and Nursery - Wilmslow
100 Altrincham Road, Wilmslow, SK9 5NQ · 2.0 mi
Pepperberry Day Nursery - Wilmslow
Cygnet Ct, Hawthorn St, Wilmslow, SK9 5EL · 2.1 mi
Bubbly Bear Day Care Nursery - Moss Nook
27 Lomond Rd, Moss Nook, M22 5JA · 2.2 mi
BMC Pre-School - Bramhall, Stockport
23 Bramhall Lane South, Bramhall, Stockport, SK7 1AL · 2.2 mi
Smiley tots child care - Moss Nook
3 Staithes Road, Moss Nook, M22 0HA · 2.2 mi
Little Birds Nest Preschool - Wilmslow
Nursery Ln, Wilmslow, SK9 5JG · 2.2 mi
Dawn's Childcare - Moss Nook
30 Didcot Road, Moss Nook, M22 1WB · 2.4 mi
Ashdene Independent Pre-School - Wilmslow
Thoresway Road, Wilmslow, SK9 6LJ · 2.6 mi
Little Cherubs Creche - Cheadle
Shiers Dr, Cheadle, SK8 1JR · 2.6 mi
DeeDee' Childcare Limited - Moss Nook
260 Brownley Road, Moss Nook, M22 5EB · 2.6 mi
First Steps Orrishmere Pre-School - Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle
1 Warwick Cl, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, SK8 5NN · 2.7 mi
Goodwood Lodge Day Nursery - Cheadle
Brookfield Rd, Cheadle, SK8 1EX · 2.7 mi
Daisybank Day Nursery - Bramhall, Stockport
Somersby House, Carrwood Rd, Bramhall, Stockport, SK7 3EJ · 2.8 mi
Brookside Preschool - Gatley, Cheadle
Gatley Hill, Gatley Scout HQ, off Church Rd, Gatley, Cheadle, SK8 4EY · 2.9 mi
Little Pioneers - Moss Nook
Forum Square, Wythenshawe, Moss Nook, M22 5RX · 2.9 mi
Kidsunlimited - Chorley, Wilmslow
126 Gravel Lane, Chorley, Wilmslow, SK9 6EG · 2.9 mi
Elm Road Pre-School - Gatley, Cheadle
Elm Rd, Gatley, Cheadle, SK8 4LY · 2.9 mi
Glory - Moss Nook
178 Broadoak Road, Moss Nook, M22 9LR · 3.0 mi
Cheadle Preschool And Day Nursery - Cheadle
Cheadle Preschool And Day Nursery, 18 Gatley Rd, Cheadle, SK8 1PY · 3.0 mi
Honeybear Nursery - Gatley, Cheadle
11 Northenden Rd, Gatley, Cheadle, SK8 4EN · 3.1 mi
Mini Montesaurs Early Years Provision - Cheadle
4 Wood Street, Cheadle, SK8 1AQ · 3.1 mi
Nursery Rhymes Nursery - Cheadle
98 Stockport Rd, Cheadle, SK8 2AJ · 3.1 mi
Foundation Nursery School - Mottram St Andrew, Macclesfield
The Village Hall, Wilmslow Old Road, Mottram St Andrew, Mottram St Andrew, Macclesfield, SK10 4QP · 3.2 mi
St Cuthbert's Old School Nursery - Stockport
Councillor Lane, Stockport, SK8 2BY · 3.2 mi
Fostering Solutions - Gatley
179 Hollyhedge Road, Wythenshawe, Gatley, M22 8UE · 3.2 mi
The Hollies Pre-School Limited - Poynton, Stockport
Hazelbadge Road, Poynton, Poynton, Stockport, SK12 1HE · 3.5 mi
Just 4 Two's Pre-School - Stockport
Siddington Avenue, Bridgehall, Stockport, SK3 8NR · 3.6 mi
Kids Around the Clock - Baguley
Brookfield Gardens, Baguley, M22 8BE · 3.7 mi
Scout Drive Childrens Centre - Baguley
2 Scout Dr, Baguley, M23 2SY · 3.8 mi
Snugglebums Day Nursery - Heaton Moor, Stockport
Blade House, Battersea Rd, Heaton Moor, Stockport, SK4 3EA · 4.0 mi
Hulme Hall Pre-School - Stockport
Heath Rd, Stockport, SK3 8HA · 4.0 mi
Nextsteps Childminding - Stockport
40 Florist Street, Shaw Heath, Stockport, SK3 8DX · 4.1 mi
Lark Hill Nursery School - Stockport
Northgate Rd, Stockport, SK3 9PH · 4.1 mi
Holyrood Private Day Nursery - Baguley
Baguley Sure Start Centre Ackwor, Baguley, M23 1LB · 4.2 mi
Little Giggles Private Day Nursery & Preschool - Stockport
12 Bloom St, Stockport, SK3 9LA · 4.2 mi
Children's Choice Day Nursery - Poynton, Stockport
148 Park Ln, Poynton, Stockport, SK12 1RG · 4.2 mi
Baguley Sure Start Childrens Centre - Baguley
Ackworth Drive, Baguley, M23 1LB · 4.2 mi
Hawthorn House Day Nursery - Hazel Grove, Stockport
Green Ln, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 4EA · 4.2 mi
Brown Bear Childcare Nursery & Pre-school - Offerton, Stockport
24 Store St, Offerton, Stockport, SK2 7HA · 4.3 mi
Early Steps Nursery School - Heaton Moor
483 Didsbury Rd, Heaton Moor, SK4 3AY · 4.3 mi
Brook House Farm Pre-School Centre - Poynton
Brook House Farm, Park Lane, Poynton, SK12 1RQ · 4.4 mi
Jo Jingles - Heaton Moor, Stockport
4 Masefield Dr, Heaton Moor, Stockport, SK4 2EA · 4.4 mi
The Heatons Preschool and Day Nursery - Heaton Moor, Stockport
175 Didsbury Rd, Heaton Moor, Stockport, SK4 2AE · 4.5 mi
Elm Cottage Day Nursery - Heaton Moor, Stockport
11 Crescent Park, Heaton Moor, Stockport, SK4 2HS · 4.5 mi
Freshfield Nursery School - Heaton Moor, Stockport
42 Mauldeth Rd, Heaton Moor, Stockport, SK4 3NB · 4.6 mi
Fernbees - Hazel Grove
20 Torkington Rd, Hazel Grove, SK7 4RQ · 4.6 mi
LadybirdsRiverside Preschool - Adlington
Cotman Close, Adlington, OX14 5NL · 4.6 mi
Pebbles Pre school - Adlington
Bulmer Primary School , Church road, Adlington, CO10 7EH · 4.6 mi
Torkington Day Centre - Hazel Grove, Stockport
Torkington Centre, Torkington Rd, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 4PY · 4.6 mi
Choices Home For Children - Hazel Grove
16 Douglas Rd, Hazel Grove, SK7 4JE · 4.7 mi
Little Tinkers Day Care - Hazel Grove, Stockport
25 Buxton Rd, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 6AD · 4.7 mi
Marion Scott Playgroup - Didsbury
The Coach House, Didsbury Baptist Church, 33A Beaver Rd, Didsbury, M20 6SX · 4.7 mi
Church Of The Nazarene - Baguley
Postal Address: 5 Rackhouse Road, Northern Moor, Baguley, M23 0BE · 4.7 mi
Mobberley Pre-School Playgroup - Mobberley, Knutsford
Victory Hall, Town Ln, Mobberley, Knutsford, WA16 7JQ · 4.8 mi
Woodbank Pre-School - Offerton, Stockport
Turncroft Lane, Offerton, Stockport, SK1 4BN · 4.8 mi
Banks Lane Infant and Nursery School - Stockport
Hempshaw Lane, Stockport, SK1 4PR · 4.8 mi
Happy Days Nursery - Baguley
204 Wythenshawe Rd, Baguley, M23 0PH · 4.9 mi
St Paul's pre-school, Brinnington - Stockport
Brinnington Road, Stockport, SK5 8AA · 4.9 mi
Tiny Turtles Daycare Ltd - Heaton Moor, Stockport
21 Hamilton Square, Heaton Moor, Stockport, SK4 1JG · 5.0 mi
Nina's Nursery - Offerton, Stockport
43 Marple Rd, Offerton, Stockport, SK2 5EL · 5.1 mi
St. Paul's Preschool - Heaton Moor, Stockport
Highfield, St Paul's Rd, Heaton Moor, Stockport, SK4 4RY · 5.2 mi
My pre school - Heaviley, Stockport
Marple road, Heaviley, Stockport, SK2 5EP · 5.2 mi
The Fostering Team - Stockport
Woodbank Works, Turncroft Lane 1st Floor, Stockport, SK1 4AR · 5.2 mi
Learning Disability Resource Centre - Offerton, Stockport
8 Owens Farm Dr, Offerton, Stockport, SK2 5EA · 5.3 mi
Broussa Day Nursery - Hale, Altrincham
27 Warwick Rd, Hale, Altrincham, WA15 9NP · 5.3 mi
Middlewood House Forest School - Middlewood, Stockport
Middlewood House, Middlewood, Stockport, SK12 1TW · 5.5 mi
Elmscot Day Nursery & Nursery School - Timperley, Altrincham
149 Stockport Rd, Timperley, Altrincham, WA15 7LT · 5.5 mi
Daisybank Day Nursery - Bollington, Macclesfield
Wellington Rd, Bollington, Macclesfield, SK10 5JR · 5.9 mi
Alderley Day Nursery - Macclesfield
Alderley Day Nursery, Congleton Rd, Macclesfield, SK10 4TD · 5.9 mi

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Top Primary Schools in Handforth

St Paul's Catholic Primary School - Poynton, Stockport
Marley Road, Poynton, Stockport, SK12 1LY
4 miles away

Top Martial Arts Schools in Handforth

Steve Powell's Jeet Kune Do Academy - Manchester
12 Newton Street, Manchester, M1 2AN
9.1 miles away
REL Karate Academy - St James High School, Farnworth
Lucas Road, St James High School, Farnworth, BL4
15.6 miles away

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Top Driving Schools in Handforth

Emma King Driving School - Romiley, Stockport
13 Guywood Lane, Romiley, Stockport, SK6 4AN
6.9 miles away
Ramzan's Driving School - Whitefield, Manchester
11 Roch Close, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 8LU
14.3 miles away

Top Music Schools in Handforth

Violin Teacher For All Ages and Stages Manchester - Manchester
12 Congleton Avenue, Manchester, M14 7RP
6.8 miles away
SSR Manchester - Manchester
69 Downing Street, Manchester, M1 7JE
8.5 miles away

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1st Stop Tuition - Hindley Green, Wigan
69 Ruabon Crescent, Hindley Green, Wigan, WN2 4PJ
18.7 miles away

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IC Education - Manchester
83-85 Mosley Street, Manchester, M2 3LG
8.9 miles away
MCA Languages - Salford
7-9 Bexley Square, Salford, M3 6DB
9.4 miles away

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Top Karate Schools in Handforth

National Martial Arts Headquarters - Northwich
Winnington Lane, Northwich, CW8
14.1 miles away

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KMMA Freestyle Martial Arts Group - Droylsden, Manchester
Market St, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 7AY
9.5 miles away

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