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Alderley Edge & Chelford

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About

Alderley Edge & Chelford are located in Cheshire East, known for their mix of rural charm and accessibility. The area is characterised by rolling countryside, woodland, and farmland, with Alderley Edge offering a prominent sandstone escarpment. The National Trust’s Alderley Edge site provides walking trails and historic landmarks, while Chelford retains a quieter, village atmosphere with local amenities and a farmers' market.

The area is well-connected, with the A34 and A537 providing road links to Manchester and Macclesfield. Chelford also has a railway station on the Crewe to Manchester line, offering commuter convenience. Both locations attract residents seeking a balance between countryside living and urban proximity, with Alderley Edge known for its affluent community and Chelford maintaining a more traditional village feel. The surrounding landscape supports outdoor activities, including walking, cycling, and horse riding.

Area overview

On average Alderley Edge & Chelford has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Alderley Edge & Chelford is £54,900 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).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
5.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 157 recent sales, the median property price is £560,000 in Alderley Edge & Chelford area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,353 up to £3,300,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached59£890,000
Flats33£332,500
Semi-Detached39£507,500
Terraced26£451,500

10 years price trend in Alderley Edge & Chelford

All postcodes in Alderley Edge & Chelford

WA167AU

Noahs Ark Lane

WA167RX

Faulkner's Lane

SK104EL

Congleton Road

SK119AU

Knutsford Road

SK119ST

Clay Heyes

SK97DP

Swiss Hill

SK97DY

Chapel Road

SK97JS

West Street

SK97SE

Upcast Lane

SK97TW

Warford Crescent

SK97WF

Ennerdale Close

SK119SN

Woodfin Croft

SK119SS

Burnt Acre

SK97NP

Lynton Lane

SK97PE

Annis Close

SK97QG

Alderley Edge & Chelford

SK97SF

Beswicks Lane

SK97SP

Edge View Lane

SK97SX

Foden Lane

SK97SZ

Alderley Edge & Chelford

WA167RY

Faulkner's Lane

SK104UA

Artists Lane

SK104UW

Churchill Avenue

SK104YT

Oval Place

SK119AP

Carter Lane

SK97DS

Mottram Road

SK97JH

Hough Lane

SK97BS

Alderley Edge & Chelford

SK97NB

Crescent Road

SK97RX

Alderley Edge & Chelford

SK97TB

Merryman's Lane

SK97WB

Buttermere Drive
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.