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Alderley Edge & Chelford

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About

The Alderley Edge & Chelford area is characterised by its distinct landscapes and villages. The western part is dominated by the prominent sandstone ridge of Alderley Edge itself, a National Trust site with ancient woodland and historic mining sites. To the east, the land opens into the agricultural plains around Chelford, known for its large livestock market that serves the wider region.

The area is a mix of residential and rural, with the village of Alderley Edge having a notable concentration of high-end shops and restaurants. The landscape is defined by the contrast between the wooded escarpment and the surrounding Cheshire farmland. The area's geology is significant, with copper mines on the Edge that have been worked since the Bronze Age.

Area overview

On average Alderley Edge & Chelford has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Alderley Edge & Chelford is £59,499 per year. There are 5 schools in Alderley Edge & Chelford: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Alderley Edge & Chelford is home to around 8,578 people, with a population density of about 284.2 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
5.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Alderley Edge & Chelford Population
8,578
Population density
284.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.27(-40%)
Public order
5.36(-47%)
Other theft
4.43(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.08(-77%)
Shoplifting
3.85(-33%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,573
88.28%
Other White
301
3.51%
Irish
99
1.15%
White and Asian (mixed)
93
1.08%
Pakistani
80
0.93%
Total population: 8,578

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,599
49.02%
Level 3 (A level)
1,067
14.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
943
12.84%
No qualifications
782
10.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
496
6.76%
Total 16+ residents: 7,342

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,761
44.83%
Owns with a mortgage
1,219
31.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
583
14.84%
Other social rented
221
5.63%
Other forms of private rent
72
1.83%
Total households: 3,928

Property prices in Alderley Edge & Chelford

Based on 170 recent sales, the median property price is £503,000 in Alderley Edge & Chelford area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,353 up to £4,300,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Alderley Edge & Chelford in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Alderley Edge & Chelford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats40£266,380
Detached53£740,000
Terraced27£460,000
Semi-Detached50£446,250

10 years median price trend in Alderley Edge & Chelford

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Alderley Edge & Chelford.

All postcodes in Alderley Edge & Chelford

SK97QP

Horseshoe Lane

SK97JS

London Road

SK119AZ

Robin Lane

SK119BN

Mill Lane

SK104TA

Astle Lane

SK97SP

Gore Lane

SK119GH

Smallbrook Close

SK97BQ

Macclesfield Road

SK97RB

Sutton Road

SK97AW

Whitebarn Road

SK97SE

Upcast Lane

SK97TJ

Chelford Road

SK97AR

Sutton Road

SK97DY

London Road

SK97LB

Heyes Lane

SK97DT

Orchard Green

SK97QQ

Brook Lane

SK119BS

Elmstead Road

SK97EP

Talbot Road

SK97TR

Warford Hall Drive

SK97DS

Mottram Road

SK97QL

Wilmslow Road

SK97EU

Chorley Hall Lane

SK119BG

Pepper Street

SK97EH

Netherfields

SK97PW

Maple Road

SK97JA

Moss Road

SK97NB

Crescent Road

WA167AU

Noahs Ark Lane

SK97EZ

Carlisle Street

SK97RE

Wilton Crescent

SK119AJ

Peover Lane

SK97TL

Chelford Road

SK97RD

Haddon Close

WA167AS

Pedley House Lane

SK97PE

Annis Road

SK97BT

Macclesfield Road

SK97RX

Knutsford Road

SK104TD

Congleton Road

WA167BB

Warford Terrace

SK97HP

Moss Lane

SK104LU

Vale Crescent

SK97WD

Coniston Close

SK104JP

Congleton Road

SK97LU

Fairbourne Avenue

SK104ZF

Congleton Road

SK104ZP

Osprey Close

SK119BY

Grangewood Drive

SK97PG

Gail Close

SK119AS

Knutsford Road

SK97PS

Elmfield Close

SK97JF

Mottram Road

SK104SE

Hocker Lane

SK97NW

Clifton Street

SK97SQ

Dingle Avenue

SK97DP

Swiss Hill

SK97LY

Beech Close

WA167RX

Faulkners Lane

SK104UE

Artists Lane

SK97UN

Blackshaw Lane

SK97DA

St Hilarys Park

SK97HN

Moss Lane

SK119AP

Alderley Road

SK119BF

Woodlands End

WA167PE

Faulkners Lane

SK97JQ

Mottram Road

SK119BX

Dixon Drive

SK97LS

The Circuit

SK97LD

Moss Rose

SK97DD

Norwood Rise

SK97AA

Congleton Road

SK97RQ

Aldford Place

SK97SX

Foden Lane

SK104TY

Welsh Row

SK104TW

Congleton Road

SK97UY

Alderley Edge

SK97BR

Underwood Road

SK97XA

Meddings Close

SK104WD

Eagles Road

SK97AX

West Bank

SK97HW

Moss Lane

SK119GF

Ashcroft Drive

SK97QF

Hurstlea Court

SK97YS

Greenlands Walk

SK97LP

Heyes Lane

SK104ZG

Congleton Road

SK119FW

Jersey Close

SK119BQ

Common Farm Lane

SK97TW

Warford Crescent

SK97WF

Ennerdale Close

SK97PF

Annis Close

SK97QN

Harden Park

SK97LW

Heyes Lane

SK97NF

Heyes Lane

SK104TB

Bollington Lane

SK97QS

Horseshoe Lane

SK104TR

Bradford Lane

SK97TB

Edge View Crescent

SK97UR

Redesmere Drive

SK97HR

Talbot Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.