Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Handforth
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 5 |
Handforth Facts
| Area | 4.3 km² |
| Population | 6,252 |
| Male Population | 3,080 (49.3%) |
| Female Population | 3,172 (50.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +11.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +11.3% |
| Median Age | 44 years (Male: 42.7, Female: 45.2) |
| Neighborhoods | Cheadle Hulme South, Heald Green, Handforth, Heaton Moor, Macclesfield |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | British Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 53.34732, -2.21511 |
| Postal Codes | SK7, SK8, SK9 |
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Handforth Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,603 | 5,553 | 5,618 | 5,978 | 6,252 |
| Population Density | 1,299.2 / km² | 1,287.7 / km² | 1,302.7 / km² | 1,386.2 / km² | 1,449.7 / km² |
Handforth Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 6.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handforth | +6.7% | +7.7% | +6.4% |
| United Kingdom | +15.2% | +13.3% | +9.9% |
Handforth Median Age
Median Age: 44 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handforth | 44 yrs | 45.2 yrs | 42.7 yrs |
| United Kingdom | 39.6 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Handforth Population Density
Population Density: 1,450 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handforth | 6,252 | 4.313 km² | 1,450 / km² |
| United Kingdom | 64.5 million | 247,916.6 km² | 260 / km² |
Handforth Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1720 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Handforth
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Handforth
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Handforth
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Handforth
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Handforth
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Handforth CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handforth | 21,738 tn | 3.48 tn | 5,040.7 tons/km² |
| United Kingdom | 735,672,544 tn | 11.4 tn | 2,967.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 21,738 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.48 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 5,040.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/25/13 | 9:58 AM | 3.2 | 98.9 km | 8,000 m | 24km WNW of Blackpool, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/3/11 | 9:03 PM | 3.6 | 98.7 km | 6,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 11/30/07 | 10:05 PM | 3.3 | 89 km | 12,000 m | Wales, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 2/29/04 | 5:08 AM | 3.4 | 28.3 km | 12,400 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 8/19/03 | 7:46 PM | 3.2 | 81.3 km | 13,200 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/29/02 | 4:42 AM | 3.1 | 14.9 km | 5,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/24/02 | 8:24 AM | 3.8 | 15.5 km | 3,700 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/23/02 | 1:53 AM | 3.3 | 14.9 km | 5,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/22/02 | 12:28 PM | 3.5 | 14.7 km | 4,200 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/21/02 | 11:42 AM | 4.3 | 14.5 km | 5,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
Handforth
is a suburban town between Wilmslow, Heald Green and Styal in Cheshire, England. In the 1960s and 1970s, two overspill housing estates were built to re-house people from inner city Manchester, Spath Lane in Handforth and Colshaw Farm nearby in Wilm..
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