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Chapel East

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About

Chapel East ward lies within the High Peak borough, encompassing the village of Chapel-en-le-Frith and its immediate eastern surroundings. The area is characterised by its position on the lower slopes of the Peak District, where residential streets transition into open farmland and moorland. The local economy includes a mix of small-scale industry and services catering to the resident population. The ward's landscape is defined by the contrast between its built-up core and the nearby rural expanses.

A central feature is the market square, historically the site of a charter granted in the 13th century, which continues to anchor the community. The parish church of St Thomas Becket, constructed from the local millstone grit, overlooks this area. Transport routes, including the railway line to Manchester, follow the natural valleys cutting through the terrain. The ward's geography directly influences settlement patterns, with development largely contained within the valley floor.

Area overview

On average Chapel East has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chapel East is £47,900 per year. There are 1 schools in Chapel East: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Chapel East is home to around 2,177 people, with a population density of about 158.7 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chapel East Population
2,177
Population density
158.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.8(-28%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.67(-78%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.22(-57%)
Other theft
3.22(-44%)
Public order
2.76(-60%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,081
95.5%
Other White
31
1.42%
White and Asian (mixed)
19
0.87%
Irish
14
0.64%
Chinese
9
0.41%
Total population: 2,179

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
557
31.1%
Level 3 (A level)
332
18.54%
No qualifications
320
17.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
263
14.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
149
8.32%
Total 16+ residents: 1,791

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
417
42.86%
Owns with a mortgage
283
29.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
134
13.77%
Social rents from council
92
9.46%
Other forms of private rent
19
1.95%
Total households: 973

Property prices in Chapel East

Median price£230,000
Price per sq ft£268
Sales (last 12 months)34
Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £288K

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £268 per square foot) in Chapel East area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chapel East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£382,500£315
Semi-Detached10£245,000£272
Terraced17£212,000£257
Flats1£139,950£342

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chapel East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chapel East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£250,000£59,995£165,500£145,000
2017£238,000£61,000£177,500£145,000
2018£310,000£60,975£180,000£156,750
2019£280,000£63,488£170,000£137,500
2020£260,000£61,500£208,750£145,500
2021£335,000£112,000£192,500£193,000
2022£332,500£97,500£256,750£212,500
2023£360,000£70,000£240,000£200,000
2024£319,000£133,500£240,000£230,000
2025£317,500£139,950£242,500£210,000
2026£437,500£240,000£211,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chapel East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chapel East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£233£119£210£156
2017£249£105£144£181
2018£241£113£191£189
2019£250£121£201£162
2020£235£117£209£187
2021£296£274£223£232
2022£329£198£231£219
2023£379£130£294£194
2024£305£256£268£296
2025£330£342£289£232
2026£281£332£260
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chapel East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chapel East in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Chapel East

Is Chapel East safe?

Chapel East records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Chapel East?

The median sale price in Chapel East is £230,000 (about £268 per square foot) based on 34 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Chapel East?

Chapel East has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Chapel East?

Chapel East scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Chapel East sits around rank 19,781 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Chapel East?

The average household income in Chapel East is around £47,900 per year, and 7% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Chapel East?

Chapel East is represented by 1 elected councillor: Nigel Wetters Gourlay (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Chapel East

SK230QB

Johnson Way

SK178EY

Chapel East

SK230PW

Brooklands Road

SK230PP

Sandyway Head

SK230PS

Ashfield Road

SK230PR

Brooklands Avenue

SK230PQ

Sheffield Road

SK230NN

Eastbrook Close

SK230NH

Barlow Road

SK230NJ

Heyworth Road

SK230PG

Frith Knoll Road

SK230HU

South Head Drive

SK230PH

Sheffield Road

SK230PZ

Beresford Avenue

SK230QG

Bowden Lane

SK230QZ

Bowden Hey Road

SK230PN

Netherfield Road

SK230DA

Homestead Way

SK230NP

Moss View Road

SK230PE

Sheffield Road

SK178EU

Bagshaw Lane

SK237ET

Bowden Hey Road

SK230HZ

Market Street

SK230NX

Hayfield Road East

SK230QU

Bagshaw

SK178ES

Sparrow Pit

SK230QA

Burdekin Close

SK230QT

Bowden Lane

SK237WH

Bowden Hey Road

SK230QR

Chapel East

SK178EZ

Barmoor Clough

SK230RA

Sheffield Road

SK230JD

Market Street

SK178EX

The Broadway

SK230NS

Longson Road

SK239UG

Ashbourne Lane

SK230PJ

Buxton Road

SK230PD

Anchor Fold

SK230JL

The Crescent

SK230RB

Foresters Way

SK230NY

Beresford Road

SK230JJ

Fern Bank

SK230PA

Ashbourne Lane

SK229AQ

Bowden Hey Road

SK230NR

Thornell Close

SK230JE

Old School Yard

SK230BB

Brook Fold

SK230QD

Smithbrook Close

SK230NZ

Longson Road

SK230QP

Bowden Lane

SK230QF

Bowden Hey Road

SK230HJ

Hayfield Road

SK239UA

Ashbourne Lane

SK230JG

Hayfield Road East

SK178ET

Sparrow Pit

SK230PB

Anchor Avenue

SK230RD

Sheffield Road

SK230NT

Market Street

SK230QS

Sheffield Road

SK230HW

Market Street

SK230PX

Eldon Close

SK230NL

Warmbrook Road

SK230JF

Hayfield Road

SK230NW

Warmbrook Road

SK230JQ

Bowden Lane

SK230JX

Bowden Lane

SK230BA

Burnside Avenue

SK230NG

Quentin Road

SK230QX

Peaslows Lane

SK230PU

Blackbrook

SK230JU

Quentin Road

SK239UR

Long Lane

SK230PT

Buxton Road

SK230PL

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.