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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
1/10
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
24.7(-33%)
Other theft
6.91(+5%)
Burglary
6.49(+17%)
Shoplifting
5.86(+3%)
Public order
5.86(-42%)
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 92 recent sales, the median property price is £506,750 in Alderley Edge area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £3,950,000.

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
Detached24£1,010,000
Flats27£330,500
Semi-Detached27£535,501
Terraced14£449,000

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

SK97HG

Green Street

SK97DP

Swiss Hill

SK97DD

Norwood Rise

SK97JY

Heyes Lane

SK97PJ

Elmfield Road

SK97PQ

Elm Crescent

SK97RU

Brook Lane

SK97TF

Chorley Hall Close

SK97AJ

Congleton Close

SK97PG

Gail Close

SK97PY

Greystoke Drive

SK97QP

Horseshoe Lane

SK97NN

Trafford Road

SK97DE

Woodbrook Road

SK97EG

West Street

SK97NT

Trafford Road

SK97XB

Downesway

SK97DF

Oatlands

SK97BT

Macclesfield Road

SK97JA

Moss Road

SK97HZ

Moss Road

SK97JT

London Road

SK97JX

Alderley Edge

SK97AT

Beechfield Road

SK97AW

Whitebarn Road

SK97BN

Macclesfield Road

SK97NW

Clifton Street

SK97PP

Heywood Close

SK97RE

Wilton Crescent

SK97NJ

The Avenue

SK97UR

Redesmere Drive

SK97HT

Devonshire Drive

SK97HU

Beaufort Close

SK97NX

Tyler Street

SK97RQ

Aldford Place

SK97LL

Heyes Lane

SK97DU

Chapel Road

SK97UT

Thirlmere Close

SK97YS

Greenlands Walk

SK97BJ

Alderley Edge

SK97BY

Woodbrook Road

SK97EU

Chorley Hall Lane

SK97JB

Moss Road

SK97LE

Heyes Lane

SK97UU

Ryleys Lane

SK97QA

Alderley Edge

SK97DT

Orchard Green

SK97XD

Meadow Brow

SK97DN

Trafford Road

SK97GN

South Street

SK97UP

Windermere Drive

SK97HN

Moss Lane

SK97LP

Heyes Lane

SK97NA

Oakfield Close

SK97PD

Elm Grove

SK97BZ

Woodbrook Road

SK97LN

Heyes Lane

SK97LX

Beech Road

SK97ET

George Street

SK97LQ

South Bank Close

SK97PN

Heywood Road

SK97RA

Eaton Drive

SK97RG

Wilton Crescent

SK97LT

The Circuit

SK97US

Grasmere Road

SK97AB

Congleton Road

SK97BR

Underwood Road

SK97QQ

Brook Lane

SK97LR

Heyes Lane

SK97TG

Chorley Hall Lane

SK97ES

South Street

SK97LB

Heyes Lane

SK97NS

Stamford Road

SK97QD

Wilmslow Road

SK97LD

Moss Rose

SK97AE

Congleton Road

SK97BH

Macclesfield Road

SK97LA

Heyes Lane

SK97NZ

Davey Lane

SK97NL

Stevens Street

SK97DZ

London Road

SK97LZ

Oakfield Road

SK97RT

Alderley Edge

SK97BX

Croston Close

SK97LU

Fairbourne Avenue

SK97RB

Sutton Road

SK97AX

West Bank

SK97LY

Beech Close

SK97DB

Woodbrook Road

SK97UN

Blackshaw Lane

SK97XA

Meddings Close

SK97EB

George Street

SK97RD

Haddon Close

SK97PF

Annis Close

SK97RZ

Rydal Mount

SK97EJ

George Street

SK97EP

Talbot Road

SK97UZ

Church Lane

SK97XT

Thurston Green

SK97HY

Heyes Lane

Data Sources

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