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Chapel West

About

Chapel West is a ward within the larger civil parish of Chapel-en-le-Frith, situated in the High Peak district. It encompasses the western portion of the town and extends into the surrounding rural landscape, bordering the Peak District National Park. The area's geography is defined by the steep slopes of the Peak's edge, with residential streets climbing away from the town centre.

The ward is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types from older stone properties to more modern developments. Local amenities serve the immediate community, centred around the main routes into Chapel-en-le-Frith. A notable local feature is the Combs Reservoir, which lies just to the west, providing a water source and area for walking alongside the surrounding moorland.

Area overview

On average Chapel West has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chapel West is £47,900 per year. There are 1 schools in Chapel West: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Chapel West is home to around 4,962 people, with a population density of about 1,629.2 per km2.

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Chapel West Population

4,962

Population density

1,629.2 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

25.19(-26%)

Anti-social behaviour

6.25(-62%)

Shoplifting

5.44(-39%)

Public order

5.24(-25%)

Other theft

3.63(-37%)

East Midlands average

Demographics

British

4,753

95.79%

Other White

1.49%

Irish

0.77%

Chinese

0.6%

Other

0.28%

Total population: 4,962

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

1,240

30.34%

Level 3 (A level)

812

19.87%

No qualifications

688

16.83%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

539

13.19%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

420

10.28%

Total 16+ residents: 4,087

Housing

Owns outright

929

42.36%

Owns with a mortgage

733

33.42%

Private landlord or letting agency

263

11.99%

Social rents from council

102

4.65%

Other social rented

3.01%

Total households: 2,193

Property prices in Chapel West

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £261,500 in Chapel West area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,500 up to £747,500.

Price distribution per property type (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 Chapel West over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	13	£410,000	£389,000	£400,000	£480,000	£628,400
Flats	1	£79,500	£79,500	£79,500	£79,500	£79,500
Semi-Detached	27	£235,000	£182,500	£220,000	£290,000	£317,000
Terraced	11	£235,000	£147,505	£192,750	£252,500	£292,500

10 years median price trend in Chapel West

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Economics

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Housing

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Property prices in Chapel West

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