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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

SK97RG

Wilton Crescent

SK97TX

Warford Lane

SK97AL

Congleton Road

SK97NZ

Davey Lane

SK97HB

Lydiat Lane

SK97PP

Heywood Close

SK97QJ

Brook Lane

SK119SS

Burnt Acre

SK97AE

Congleton Road

SK104JT

Congleton Road

SK97QR

Woodleigh Court

SK119AU

Dixon Court

SK104UF

Finlow Hill Lane

WA167AR

Faulkner's Lane

SK97LF

Heyes Lane

SK97QT

Oakhurst Chase

SK97EJ

George Street

SK119GE

Meadow End Road

SK119AH

Chelford Road

SK97HZ

Moss Road

SK104UJ

Chelford

SK97RZ

Rydal Mount

SK97NJ

The Avenue

SK97AD

Congleton Road

WA167DJ

Paddock Hill Lane

SK97HL

Trafford Road

SK97RA

Eaton Drive

SK104UB

Chelford

SK97SL

Carr Lane

SK97US

Grasmere Road

SK104TZ

Orchard Crescent

SK97SZ

Sunninghey Court

SK97GL

Chapel Road

SK97DX

Chapel Road

SK119BJ

Common Farm Lane

SK97JT

London Road

SK119GA

Chillingham Close

SK97LT

The Circuit

SK119BU

Dixon Drive

SK104ZE

Congleton Road

SK97JH

Mottram Road

WA167RU

Faulkners Lane

SK119SP

Wheat Moss

SK97BZ

Woodbrook Road

SK97QB

Lynton Lane

SK97RF

Wilton Crescent

SK97SN

Beswicks Lane

SK97ES

South Street

SK97PJ

Elmfield Road

WA167RF

Faulkners Lane

SK97DR

Squirrels Jump

SK97RJ

Meadscroft Drive

WA167RP

Warford Park

SK97QD

Wilmslow Road

SK119BT

Drumble Field

SK97DN

Trafford Road

SK97LZ

Oakfield Road

SK97TP

Merrymans Lane

SK97AQ

Congleton Close

SK119BB

Knutsford Road

SK97SU

Edge View Lane

SK97HX

Duke Street

SK97AB

Congleton Road

SK97XB

Downesway

SK104UP

Cedar Square

SK97BS

Macclesfield Road

SK97ST

Prospect Lane

SK97AJ

Congleton Close

SK97TT

Ancoats Lane

SK97HS

Marlborough Avenue

SK97QE

Alderley Edge

SK119AN

Holmes Chapel Road

WA167AX

Noahs Ark Lane

SK97UX

Ryleys Lane

SK97TN

Merrymans Lane

SK97JP

Heyes Lane

SK97BY

Woodbrook Road

SK97AN

Whitebarn Road

SK104ZH

Manor House Drive

SK97EN

Arderne Place

SK119AX

Station Road

SK97PN

Heywood Road

SK97TQ

Chelford Road

SK97XT

Thurston Green

WA167AW

Faulkners Lane

SK97BN

Macclesfield Road

SK97RU

Brook Lane

SK97DU

Chapel Road

SK97TU

Ancoats Lane

SK97LE

Heyes Lane

SK97UW

Green Lane

SK97JY

Heyes Lane

SK97HT

Devonshire Drive

SK97DZ

London Road

SK119SN

Woodfin Croft

WA167RJ

Faulkners Lane

SK97PD

Elm Grove

SK97HG

Green Street

SK104UW

Churchill Avenue

SK97NP

Lynton Lane

Data Sources

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