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About

Bollington ward encompasses the town of Bollington and its surrounding rural edges within Cheshire East. The area is defined by the River Dean and the Macclesfield Canal, which run through the valley floor. The landscape rises steeply to the west towards Kerridge Hill and the distinctive White Nancy monument, a local landmark. The town's historic character is shaped by its former cotton mills, many of which have been repurposed for modern residential and commercial use.

The community is served by local shops and amenities concentrated along the main thoroughfares. Recreational paths follow the canal towpath and climb into the surrounding hills, which form part of the wider Pennine foothills. The area maintains a mix of residential housing, from Victorian terraces to newer developments, set against a backdrop of farmland and open moorland on the higher ground. This creates a distinct transition from the settled valley to the open countryside.

Area overview

On average Bollington has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bollington is £55,978 per year. There are 3 schools in Bollington: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bollington is home to around 8,685 people, with a population density of about 1,084.4 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
7.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bollington Population
8,685
Population density
1,084.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.96(-44%)
Public order
4.84(-52%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.38(-76%)
Other theft
3.22(-51%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.88(-68%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,133
93.65%
Other White
240
2.76%
Irish
46
0.53%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
32
0.37%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
31
0.36%
Total population: 8,684

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,195
44.47%
Level 3 (A level)
1,156
16.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
911
12.68%
No qualifications
873
12.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
550
7.66%
Total 16+ residents: 7,184

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,601
40.09%
Owns with a mortgage
1,324
33.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
637
15.95%
Other social rented
242
6.06%
Social rents from council
82
2.05%
Total households: 3,994

Property prices in Bollington

Based on 150 recent sales, the median property price is £317,500 in Bollington area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bollington 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 Bollington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats18£215,000
Terraced56£272,500
Semi-Detached42£381,000
Detached34£505,000

10 years median price trend in Bollington

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

All postcodes in Bollington

SK105PX

Palmerston Street

SK105GJ

Cumberland Drive

SK105LJ

Calder Close

SK105GT

Clarence Road

SK105HL

Ridley Road

SK102XA

Springwood Way

SK105EU

Kingsway

SK105QW

Sowcar Way

SK105HH

Moss Brow

SK105SY

Well Lane

SK105BE

Jackson Lane

SK105LA

West Close

SK105EL

Bollington Road

SK105NJ

Grimshaw Avenue

SK105NN

Beechway

SK101RB

Ecton Avenue

SK105DW

Dean Way

SK105BJ

Chancery Lane

SK105LB

Rockbank Rise

SK105DX

South West Avenue

SK102PF

Rainow Road

SK105EY

Ovenhouse Lane

SK105DZ

Barnfield Road

SK102YU

Patterson Close

SK105AJ

Clarke Lane

SK105JS

Oliver Close

SK102ZJ

Livesley Road

SK105HW

Albert Road

SK102PL

Hillside Drive

SK105HA

Queens Close

SK105AN

Lomas Close

SK105HF

Woodlea Drive

SK102QQ

Clarendon Drive

SK105EF

Bollington Cross

SK105LE

Lime Field

SK105AZ

Windmill Lane

SK105EJ

Bollington Road

SK102ZP

Cold Arbor Drive

SK105BG

Jackson Lane

SK105JH

Wellington Road

SK105QH

Turner Street

SK105QF

Church Street

SK105JN

Hawthorn Road

SK105BL

Cow Lane

SK105QD

Church Street

SK105RB

Nab Close

SK105AR

Higher Lane

SK105JZ

Clarence Road

SK105BF

Adshead Court

SK105GH

Turner Street

SK105AW

Oak Fold

SK105QR

Shrigley Rise

SK105EQ

Archer Close

SK105DS

South West Avenue

SK105NB

Grimshaw Lane

SK105RA

Nab Lane

SK105HY

Ledley Street

SK105GG

Dyers Court

SK105FB

Consort Close

SK105AH

Clarke Lane

SK105PU

Sheldon Place

SK105DU

Hill View

SK105BH

Lymn Croft Terrace

SK105GF

Jacksons Close

SK105SX

Rainow Road

SK105PL

High Street

SK105EA

Crossfield Road

SK105BW

Allen Street

SK105JG

Field Close

SK105DR

Hillcrest Road

SK105LR

Highfield Road

SK105NZ

Clough Bank

SK105LX

Gleave Avenue

SK105NT

Dean Close

SK105AY

Five Ashes Cottages

SK105RQ

Beeston Close

SK105ER

Princess Drive

SK105LY

Grimshaw Lane

SK102GZ

Woodward Close

SK105EG

Bollington Road

SK105PA

Water Street

SK105HZ

Princess Street

SK105ED

Hall Hill

SK105HT

Wellington Road

SK105HE

Spinners Way

SK105QJ

Chapel Street

SK110AB

Cliff Lane

SK105YE

Irwell Rise

SK105PJ

Oldham Street

SK105RF

Ingersley Road

SK105JD

Riverbank Close

SK105ET

Windsor Close

SK105HB

Clarence Road

SK105JT

Adlington Road

SK105LG

Green Lane

SK105EZ

Ovenhouse Lane

SK105JR

Wellington Road

SK105NE

Greenfield Road

SK105DQ

Waterwheel Way

SK105JW

Alderley View

Data Sources

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