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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 90 recent sales, the median property price is £511,250 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
Flats26£330,250
Semi-Detached27£535,501
Terraced13£450,000

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

SK97PL

Wood Gardens

SK97QL

Wilmslow Road

SK97QT

Oakhurst Chase

SK97BW

Macclesfield Road

SK97PW

Maple Road

SK97AR

Sutton Road

SK97HL

Trafford Road

SK97HR

Talbot Road

SK97HW

Moss Lane

SK97HP

Moss Lane

SK97QB

Lynton Lane

SK97QW

Wilmslow Road

SK97BG

Macclesfield Road

SK97DR

Squirrels Jump

SK97DX

Chapel Road

SK97GU

Elkington Way

SK97HJ

Mottram Road

SK97BU

Tempest Road

SK97HA

South Terrace

SK97HB

Lydiat Lane

SK97HS

Marlborough Avenue

SK97GL

Chapel Road

SK97HE

Massey Street

SK97JP

Heyes Lane

SK97QJ

Brook Lane

SK97RJ

Meadscroft Drive

SK97BL

Macclesfield Road

SK97HX

Duke Street

SK97QR

Woodleigh Court

SK97AU

Beechfield Road

SK97GS

Oak Park

SK97JQ

Mottram Road

SK97SB

Brookside Terrace

SK97EH

Netherfields

SK97UL

Chorley Hall Lane

SK97LS

The Circuit

SK97LW

Heyes Lane

SK97LF

Heyes Lane

SK97GT

Kensington Gardens

SK97JE

Hough Lane

SK97PS

Elmfield Close

SK97RW

Russet Way

SK97UY

Alderley Edge

SK97DA

St Hilarys Park

SK97NF

Heyes Lane

SK97QN

Harden Park

SK97EQ

Brown Street

SK97JF

Mottram Road

SK97RY

Mount Pleasant

SK97DW

Mottram Road

SK97EX

South Grove

SK97QS

Horseshoe Lane

SK97UX

Ryleys Lane

SK97AA

Congleton Road

SK97EZ

Carlisle Street

SK97GP

London Road

SK97AQ

Congleton Close

SK97EN

Arderne Place

SK97RF

Wilton Crescent

SK97QE

Alderley Edge

SK97QF

Hurstlea Court

SK97RR

Alderley Edge

SK97JS

London Road

SK97DY

London Road

SK97PE

Annis Road

SK97NP

Lynton Lane

SK97QG

Brook Lane

SK97SZ

Sunninghey Court

SK97BS

Macclesfield Road

SK97DS

Mottram Road

SK97JH

Mottram Road

SK97NB

Crescent Road

SK97RX

Knutsford Road

SK97BQ

Macclesfield Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.