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Alderley Edge

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About

Alderley Edge ward encompasses the village of Alderley Edge and the surrounding rural landscape within Cheshire East. The area is characterised by its elevated position on a sandstone ridge, providing extensive views across the Cheshire Plain. The village centre is compact, with a mix of local shops and services lining the main streets. A significant portion of the ward is composed of farmland, woodland, and the protected areas of the Alderley Edge escarpment, which is managed by the National Trust.

The geology of the area is a defining feature, with ancient copper mines and distinctive sandstone cliffs present within the woodland. This landscape supports a variety of wildlife and offers a network of walking trails. The ward is primarily residential, with a range of housing set among tree-lined roads and large garden plots. The local economy is supported by independent retailers and professional services, with many residents commuting to employment centres in Manchester and the wider North West region.

Area overview

On average Alderley Edge has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Alderley Edge is £59,499 per year. There are 3 schools in Alderley Edge: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Alderley Edge is home to around 4,777 people, with a population density of about 1,157.4 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
6.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Alderley Edge Population
4,777
Population density
1,157.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.54(-32%)
Shoplifting
6.7(+16%)
Public order
6.7(-34%)
Other theft
6.49(-2%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.81(-46%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,127
86.43%
Other White
201
4.21%
Other Asian
68
1.42%
Irish
60
1.26%
White and Asian (mixed)
56
1.17%
Total population: 4,775

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,052
50.5%
Level 3 (A level)
548
13.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
507
12.48%
No qualifications
437
10.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
263
6.47%
Total 16+ residents: 4,063

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
972
43.82%
Owns with a mortgage
619
27.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
409
18.44%
Other social rented
137
6.18%
Other forms of private rent
42
1.89%
Total households: 2,218

Property prices in Alderley Edge

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £507,500 in Alderley Edge area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £4,300,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Alderley Edge 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced13£448,000
Semi-Detached28£535,000
Flats27£267,760
Detached23£985,000

10 years median price trend in Alderley Edge

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Alderley Edge.

All postcodes in Alderley Edge

SK97BR

Underwood Road

SK97UP

Windermere Drive

SK97PP

Heywood Close

SK97TG

Chorley Hall Lane

SK97BZ

Woodbrook Road

SK97HR

Talbot Road

SK97RF

Wilton Crescent

SK97PL

Wood Gardens

SK97LW

Heyes Lane

SK97PG

Gail Close

SK97RJ

Meadscroft Drive

SK97RT

Alderley Edge

SK97JX

Alderley Edge

SK97DT

Orchard Green

SK97GS

Oak Park

SK97PJ

Elmfield Road

SK97NF

Heyes Lane

SK97EB

George Street

SK97PQ

Elm Crescent

SK97QJ

Brook Lane

SK97RR

Alderley Edge

SK97BQ

Macclesfield Road

SK97GP

London Road

SK97EP

Talbot Road

SK97BJ

Alderley Edge

SK97DF

Oatlands

SK97LE

Heyes Lane

SK97NN

Trafford Road

SK97EZ

Carlisle Street

SK97NS

Stamford Road

SK97PE

Annis Road

SK97BY

Woodbrook Road

SK97LT

The Circuit

SK97QQ

Brook Lane

SK97QN

Harden Park

SK97BS

Macclesfield Road

SK97PD

Elm Grove

SK97EG

West Street

SK97DA

St Hilarys Park

SK97DR

Squirrels Jump

SK97DN

Trafford Road

SK97HB

Lydiat Lane

SK97EU

Chorley Hall Lane

SK97AQ

Congleton Close

SK97GT

Kensington Gardens

SK97HU

Beaufort Close

SK97HP

Moss Lane

SK97RZ

Rydal Mount

SK97JE

Hough Lane

SK97QF

Hurstlea Court

SK97BH

Macclesfield Road

SK97GL

Chapel Road

SK97LS

The Circuit

SK97QL

Wilmslow Road

SK97AJ

Congleton Close

SK97NW

Clifton Street

SK97AT

Beechfield Road

SK97LD

Moss Rose

SK97QD

Wilmslow Road

SK97EN

Arderne Place

SK97RQ

Aldford Place

SK97AU

Beechfield Road

SK97QA

Alderley Edge

SK97HJ

Mottram Road

SK97DX

Chapel Road

SK97DY

London Road

SK97AR

Sutton Road

SK97JY

Heyes Lane

SK97UT

Thirlmere Close

SK97YS

Greenlands Walk

SK97PY

Greystoke Drive

SK97NB

Crescent Road

SK97BX

Croston Close

SK97HX

Duke Street

SK97NZ

Davey Lane

SK97BN

Macclesfield Road

SK97LF

Heyes Lane

SK97QW

Wilmslow Road

SK97AE

Congleton Road

SK97AA

Congleton Road

SK97HE

Massey Street

SK97UU

Ryleys Lane

SK97JT

London Road

SK97DD

Norwood Rise

SK97RY

Mount Pleasant

SK97HT

Devonshire Drive

SK97HS

Marlborough Avenue

SK97JF

Mottram Road

SK97JQ

Mottram Road

SK97SZ

Sunninghey Court

SK97HG

Green Street

SK97XA

Meddings Close

SK97PW

Maple Road

SK97LZ

Oakfield Road

SK97EQ

Brown Street

SK97UZ

Church Lane

SK97RD

Haddon Close

SK97DB

Woodbrook Road

SK97AX

West Bank

SK97QS

Horseshoe Lane

Data Sources

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