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About

Chelford ward is a rural area in Cheshire East, characterised by its agricultural land, small settlements, and woodland. The landscape is dominated by fields and farms, with the village of Chelford itself serving as a central point. The ward includes the hamlets of Peover Heath and Ollerton, which are connected by a network of country lanes. The area is largely residential and farming-focused, with a notable absence of large-scale industrial or urban development.

A key feature is the Chelford Agricultural Supplies and the regular livestock market, which has operated for over a century and remains a focal point for the local farming community. The ward is bordered by the River Dane to the east and contains areas of the Peover Estate. Transport links include the A537 road and Chelford railway station, which sits on the Manchester to Stoke line.

Area overview

On average Chelford has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chelford is £57,122 per year. There are 4 schools in Chelford: 4 primary (2 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Chelford is home to around 4,643 people, with a population density of about 82.8 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
6.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chelford Population
4,643
Population density
82.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.54(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.17(-72%)
Public order
4.52(-55%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.66(-59%)
Burglary
2.58(-54%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,294
92.54%
Other White
93
2%
White and Asian (mixed)
53
1.14%
Indian
30
0.65%
Pakistani
27
0.58%
Total population: 4,640

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,803
45.8%
Level 3 (A level)
641
16.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
511
12.98%
No qualifications
431
10.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
300
7.62%
Total 16+ residents: 3,937

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
937
46.52%
Owns with a mortgage
659
32.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
183
9.09%
Other social rented
140
6.95%
Other forms of private rent
47
2.33%
Total households: 2,014

Property prices in Chelford

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £600,000 in Chelford area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £2,525,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Chelford 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 Chelford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached46£727,475
Flats6£982,500
Semi-Detached21£410,000
Terraced10£472,500

10 years median price trend in Chelford

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

All postcodes in Chelford

WA169EU

Sandy Lane

WA160UH

Hawthorn Road

WA168FQ

Chelford

WA168UL

Wellbank Lane

WA168XA

Long Lane

WA169HW

Long Lane

WA169PW

Smithy Green

SK104JW

Congleton Road

SK104SZ

Chelford Road

SK104JY

Alderley Park

SK104RT

Chelford Road

SK104UB

Chelford

SK119BL

Snelson Lane

SK119SJ

Millbank Close

WA168RF

Manor Lane

WA168TN

Stocks Lane

WA169PL

Bexton Lane

WA168SF

Potts Lane

WA169HB

Stocks Lane

SK104TS

Sand Lane

SK119BG

Pepper Street

SK119AN

Holmes Chapel Road

SK119BR

Peover Lane

WA168SY

Chelford Road

WA168UD

Grotto Lane

WA169EX

Long Lane

SK104SY

Chelford Road

SK119AW

Peover Lane

WA168BL

Ollerton Oak Grove

WA160TS

Malt Kiln Road

WA169ET

Sandy Lane

SK97AN

Whitebarn Road

WA160TT

Plumley Moor Road

WA169RB

Holmes Chapel Road

SK104UP

Cedar Square

SK119AS

Knutsford Road

SK119AX

Station Road

WA167SB

Sandlebridge Lane

WA168RW

Marthall Lane

WA168SU

Chelford Road

WA168UF

Chelford Lane

SK104TD

Congleton Road

SK104UF

Finlow Hill Lane

SK119BA

Robin Close

WA160UJ

Hollytree Road

WA167SS

Marthall Lane

WA169SF

Back Lane

WA168SD

School Lane

WA168TR

Mainwaring Road

WA169PX

Middlewich Road

SK104SE

Hocker Lane

SK119BP

Snelson Lane

SK119EB

Mere Court

WA168SJ

School Lane

WA169QY

Free Green Lane

WA167SN

Pinfold Lane

WA168RN

Seven Sisters Lane

WA168SR

Snelson Lane

SK104ZP

Osprey Close

SK119AY

Oak Road

SK119FX

Galloway Road

SK119GG

Townfield Place

WA169PB

Toft Road

WA169PN

Middlewich Road

WA169PU

Middlewich Road

WA167SW

Pinfold Lane

WA168RP

Oaklands Road

WA168UQ

Chelford Lane

SK119AL

Peover Lane

SK119FW

Jersey Close

WA168SQ

School Lane

WA168UR

Cinder Lane

WA168TJ

Seven Sisters Lane

SK104JS

Congleton Road

SK104TP

Congleton Road

SK119GB

Highland Drive

WA168RS

Marthall Lane

WA168SL

School Lane

WA168TA

Chelford Road

WA169RU

Plumley Moor Road

WA160UQ

Yewtree Road

WA168TH

Seven Sisters Lane

WA168TU

Cheshire Row

SK104TU

Soss Moss

SK119BE

Pepper Street

WA168SA

Chelford Road

WA168SS

Sandhole Lane

SK119GF

Ashcroft Drive

SK104ZG

Congleton Road

SK119BT

Drumble Field

SK119AF

Holmes Chapel Road

WA160AU

Chapel View

WA167ST

Marthall Lane

WA168SW

Moss Lane

WA168TX

Parkgate Avenue

WA169HJ

Grotto Lane

WA160UL

Oakfield Road

WA168TZ

Well Bank Lane

WA169RD

Holmes Chapel Road

SK104YU

Pavilion Drive

Data Sources

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