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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

SK97HZ

Moss Road

SK97GN

South Street

SK97LN

Heyes Lane

SK97EH

Netherfields

SK97RE

Wilton Crescent

SK97UL

Chorley Hall Lane

SK97RG

Wilton Crescent

SK97BT

Macclesfield Road

SK97NX

Tyler Street

SK97LU

Fairbourne Avenue

SK97BU

Tempest Road

SK97BW

Macclesfield Road

SK97HL

Trafford Road

SK97PS

Elmfield Close

SK97JA

Moss Road

SK97HN

Moss Lane

SK97NP

Lynton Lane

SK97LA

Heyes Lane

SK97QB

Lynton Lane

SK97QP

Horseshoe Lane

SK97HA

South Terrace

SK97NJ

The Avenue

SK97LB

Heyes Lane

SK97EJ

George Street

SK97SB

Brookside Terrace

SK97ET

George Street

SK97XT

Thurston Green

SK97XB

Downesway

SK97UX

Ryleys Lane

SK97EX

South Grove

SK97JS

London Road

SK97DZ

London Road

SK97RX

Knutsford Road

SK97LR

Heyes Lane

SK97AB

Congleton Road

SK97GU

Elkington Way

SK97XD

Meadow Brow

SK97LP

Heyes Lane

SK97LY

Beech Close

SK97QE

Alderley Edge

SK97RW

Russet Way

SK97DP

Swiss Hill

SK97HY

Heyes Lane

SK97LX

Beech Road

SK97JP

Heyes Lane

SK97BG

Macclesfield Road

SK97DW

Mottram Road

SK97AW

Whitebarn Road

SK97LQ

South Bank Close

SK97NA

Oakfield Close

SK97RA

Eaton Drive

SK97TF

Chorley Hall Close

SK97RU

Brook Lane

SK97PN

Heywood Road

SK97JH

Mottram Road

SK97BL

Macclesfield Road

SK97US

Grasmere Road

SK97NL

Stevens Street

SK97LL

Heyes Lane

SK97UN

Blackshaw Lane

SK97DS

Mottram Road

SK97UR

Redesmere Drive

SK97HW

Moss Lane

SK97UY

Alderley Edge

SK97DU

Chapel Road

SK97QG

Brook Lane

SK97NT

Trafford Road

SK97DE

Woodbrook Road

SK97RB

Sutton Road

SK97PF

Annis Close

SK97JB

Moss Road

SK97QT

Oakhurst Chase

SK97QR

Woodleigh Court

SK97ES

South Street

Data Sources

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