Traditional county: Cheshire · Unitary authority: Cheshire East · Region: North West
Explore Handforth, Cheshire with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Handforth map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
| Place | Handforth |
| Traditional County | Cheshire |
| Unitary Authority | Cheshire East |
| Region | North West |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 53.347271 |
| Longitude | -2.215259 |
| Place Type | Village |
The character of Handforth is shaped by its proximity to larger urban centres while retaining a distinct identity. It lies 2.6 km north-north-east of Wilmslow (from Wilmslow: bearing 25°T, OS grid SJ 857 833), and is situated east-south-east of Styal village. Historically, Handforth's development was influenced by its agricultural roots, with the surrounding landscape still reflecting this heritage. Today, Handforth serves as a residential hub for commuters, benefiting from excellent transport links. The area around Handforth offers pleasant green spaces, contributing to its appeal as a place to live.
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Explore Handforth, Cheshire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 53.347271, -2.215259. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | June 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |