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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
20.98(-43%)
Public order
5.13(-49%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.66(-75%)
Burglary
4.55(-18%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.08(-55%)
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 162 recent sales, the median property price is £532,500 in Alderley Edge & Chelford area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,353 up to £3,950,000.

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
Detached56£870,100
Flats36£330,250
Semi-Detached47£507,500
Terraced23£455,000

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

SK97HG

Green Street

SK97DP

Swiss Hill

SK97SX

Foden Lane

SK104JW

Congleton Road

SK104SZ

Chelford Road

SK97DD

Norwood Rise

SK97TN

Merrymans Lane

SK104JY

Alderley Park

SK104RT

Chelford Road

SK104UB

Chelford

SK119SJ

Millbank Close

SK97JY

Heyes Lane

SK97PJ

Elmfield Road

SK97PQ

Elm Crescent

SK97RU

Brook Lane

SK97TF

Chorley Hall Close

SK97TT

Ancoats Lane

SK97WD

Coniston Close

WA167RS

Faulkners Lane

SK104TS

Sand Lane

SK119BG

Pepper Street

SK97AJ

Congleton Close

SK119AN

Holmes Chapel Road

SK119BR

Peover Lane

SK97PG

Gail Close

SK97PY

Greystoke Drive

SK97QP

Horseshoe Lane

SK97SS

Knutsford Road

WA167TA

The Firs

SK104SY

Chelford Road

SK119AW

Peover Lane

SK97NN

Trafford Road

SK97ST

Prospect Lane

SK97DE

Woodbrook Road

SK97EG

West Street

SK97NT

Trafford Road

SK97XB

Downesway

SK97AN

Whitebarn Road

SK97DF

Oatlands

SK104UP

Cedar Square

SK119AS

Knutsford Road

SK119AX

Station Road

SK97BT

Macclesfield Road

SK97JA

Moss Road

SK97SR

Stanley Terrace

SK97HZ

Moss Road

SK97JT

London Road

SK97JX

Alderley Edge

SK104TD

Congleton Road

SK104UF

Finlow Hill Lane

SK119BA

Robin Close

SK97AT

Beechfield Road

SK97AW

Whitebarn Road

SK97BN

Macclesfield Road

SK97NW

Clifton Street

SK97PP

Heywood Close

SK97RE

Wilton Crescent

SK97NJ

The Avenue

SK97UR

Redesmere Drive

SK97WA

Buttermere Drive

SK104SE

Hocker Lane

SK119BP

Snelson Lane

SK119EB

Mere Court

SK97HT

Devonshire Drive

SK104ZP

Osprey Close

SK119AY

Oak Road

SK119FX

Galloway Road

SK119GG

Townfield Place

SK97HU

Beaufort Close

SK97NX

Tyler Street

SK97RQ

Aldford Place

SK119AL

Peover Lane

SK119FW

Jersey Close

SK97LL

Heyes Lane

SK97DU

Chapel Road

SK97UT

Thirlmere Close

SK104JS

Congleton Road

SK104TP

Congleton Road

SK97YS

Greenlands Walk

SK97BJ

Alderley Edge

SK97BY

Woodbrook Road

SK97EU

Chorley Hall Lane

SK97JB

Moss Road

SK97LE

Heyes Lane

SK97UU

Ryleys Lane

SK119GB

Highland Drive

SK97QA

Alderley Edge

SK97DT

Orchard Green

SK97SW

Knutsford Road

SK97XD

Meadow Brow

SK97DN

Trafford Road

SK97GN

South Street

SK97SD

Knutsford Road

SK97SL

Carr Lane

SK97UP

Windermere Drive

SK104TU

Soss Moss

SK97HN

Moss Lane

SK97LP

Heyes Lane

SK97NA

Oakfield Close

SK97PD

Elm Grove

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.