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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

SK119GF

Ashcroft Drive

SK97BZ

Woodbrook Road

SK97LN

Heyes Lane

SK97LX

Beech Road

SK97SQ

Dingle Avenue

SK97TL

Chelford Road

SK104ZG

Congleton Road

SK119BT

Drumble Field

SK119AF

Holmes Chapel Road

SK97ET

George Street

SK97LQ

South Bank Close

SK97PN

Heywood Road

SK97RA

Eaton Drive

SK97RG

Wilton Crescent

WA167BA

Edge View Lane

WA167RW

Faulkners Lane

WA167SP

Pedley House Lane

SK97LT

The Circuit

SK97SU

Edge View Lane

SK97US

Grasmere Road

WA167AS

Pedley House Lane

SK104YU

Pavilion Drive

SK97AB

Congleton Road

SK97BR

Underwood Road

SK97QQ

Brook Lane

SK97LR

Heyes Lane

SK97TU

Ancoats Lane

SK104LU

Vale Crescent

SK97TG

Chorley Hall Lane

SK97ES

South Street

SK97LB

Heyes Lane

SK97NS

Stamford Road

SK97QD

Wilmslow Road

SK119AH

Chelford Road

SK97LD

Moss Rose

SK119AJ

Peover Lane

SK97AE

Congleton Road

SK97BH

Macclesfield Road

SK97GR

Broadacre Place

SK97LA

Heyes Lane

SK97NZ

Davey Lane

WA167AW

Faulkners Lane

WA167RP

Warford Park

SK119AG

Congleton Lane

SK119BH

Cinder Lane

SK119GH

Smallbrook Close

SK97NL

Stevens Street

SK97TQ

Chelford Road

SK104TT

Welsh Row

SK104WD

Eagles Road

SK97DZ

London Road

SK97LZ

Oakfield Road

SK97RT

Alderley Edge

SK97SH

Knutsford Road

SK97BX

Croston Close

SK97LU

Fairbourne Avenue

SK97RB

Sutton Road

WA167RT

Faulkners Lane

SK119BS

Elmstead Road

SK97AX

West Bank

SK97LY

Beech Close

SK97SN

Beswicks Lane

SK97DB

Woodbrook Road

SK97UN

Blackshaw Lane

SK97XA

Meddings Close

SK119AQ

Holmes Chapel Road

SK119BN

Mill Lane

SK119GE

Meadow End Road

SK119SL

Broomfield Close

SK97EB

George Street

SK97RD

Haddon Close

WA167AN

Faulkners Lane

SK119SU

Chapel Croft

SK97PF

Annis Close

SK97RZ

Rydal Mount

WA167AX

Noahs Ark Lane

SK104TW

Congleton Road

SK97EJ

George Street

SK97EP

Talbot Road

SK97UZ

Church Lane

SK97XT

Thurston Green

WA167RN

Faulkner's Lane

SK97AL

Congleton Road

SK97HY

Heyes Lane

SK97PL

Wood Gardens

SK97QL

Wilmslow Road

SK97QT

Oakhurst Chase

SK97WE

Derwent Way

WA167DJ

Paddock Hill Lane

SK119BQ

Common Farm Lane

SK119BZ

Woodland Close

SK97BW

Macclesfield Road

SK97PW

Maple Road

SK104TG

Congleton Road

SK97AR

Sutton Road

SK97HL

Trafford Road

SK97HR

Talbot Road

SK97HW

Moss Lane

WA167AY

Warford Lane

WA167PE

Faulkners Lane

Data Sources

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