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Alderley Edge & Chelford

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 46 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 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

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

10/10

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

1.15%

White and Asian (mixed)

1.08%

Pakistani

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

1.83%

Total households: 3,928

Property prices in Alderley Edge & Chelford

Based on 162 recent sales, the median property price is £552,500 in Alderley Edge & Chelford area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,353 up to £3,300,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	59	£895,000	£446,250	£633,750	£1,235,000	£1,955,000
Flats	38	£331,500	£120,000	£173,750	£465,625	£1,256,500
Semi-Detached	44	£527,500	£316,625	£403,750	£687,500	£940,250
Terraced	21	£450,000	£298,000	£373,500	£506,000	£625,000

10 years median price trend in Alderley Edge & Chelford

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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