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Alderley Edge & Chelford

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

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

Crime

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

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

Economics

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

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 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)

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
Flats	40	£266,380	£119,875	£146,125	£493,750	£1,245,500
Detached	53	£740,000	£431,000	£565,000	£999,950	£2,170,000
Terraced	27	£460,000	£260,900	£368,000	£567,750	£870,000
Semi-Detached	50	£446,250	£305,625	£385,000	£592,500	£863,750

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: 16/05/2026.

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

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About

Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Alderley Edge & Chelford

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