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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 low crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Alderley Edge is £516,000 (around £440 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £387,500 and £833,750. There are 1 schools in Alderley Edge: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 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

Median price: £516,000
Price per sq ft: £440
Sales (last 12 months): 82
Typical range (middle 50%): £388K – £834K

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £516,000 (about £440 per square foot) in Alderley Edge area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £4,300,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Alderley Edge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£925,000£464
Semi-Detached27£500,000£479
Terraced16£465,750£428
Flats18£296,000£356

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Alderley Edge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Alderley Edge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£750,000£257,500£312,750£340,000
2017£875,000£246,000£450,000£376,000
2018£902,682£285,000£404,000£387,500
2019£980,000£277,750£510,000£392,750
2020£816,250£277,500£485,000£397,500
2021£875,000£330,000£486,250£424,000
2022£937,500£334,000£567,500£470,000
2023£997,000£331,500£523,000£450,000
2024£918,750£350,000£535,501£435,000
2025£1,022,500£320,000£545,000£448,000
2026£899,750£360,000£512,000£455,725
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Alderley Edge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Alderley Edge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£423£334£245£301
2017£404£303£317£322
2018£428£313£337£344
2019£402£304£394£366
2020£402£336£348£345
2021£498£353£410£397
2022£499£358£459£404
2023£494£334£465£428
2024£506£362£436£412
2025£490£352£509£430
2026£475£363£477£405
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Alderley Edge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Alderley Edge in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cheshire East district.

Band A£1,637
Band B£1,909
Band C£2,182
Band D£2,455
Band E£3,000
Band F£3,546
Band G£4,091
Band H£4,910

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Alderley Edge ward.

Local councillors

Craig Browne

Alderley Edge - Elected 4 May 2023

Alderley Edge First