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Chelford

England / North West / Cheshire East / Chelford

About

Chelford is a rural ward in Cheshire East, located approximately 10 miles southwest of Macclesfield. The area is known for its agricultural landscape, with farmland and open fields dominating the scenery. The village of Chelford itself is small, with a mix of traditional cottages and modern homes. The ward also includes several smaller settlements, such as Peover Heath and Swettenham, which contribute to its quiet, countryside character.

The ward is well-connected by road, with the A537 and A535 providing links to nearby towns like Knutsford and Congleton. Chelford railway station offers services to Manchester and Crewe, making it a convenient location for commuters. The area has a strong community feel, with local amenities including a primary school, village hall, and a few independent shops. Nearby attractions like the Cheshire Showground and Tatton Park add to the ward's appeal for residents and visitors alike.

Area overview

On average Chelford has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Chelford is £52,104 per year. There are 4 schools in Chelford: 4 primary (2 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chelford Population
4,643
Population density
82.8 per km²

Demographics

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

Housing

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 88 recent sales, the median property price is £612,500 in Chelford area, with individual transactions ranging from £250,000 up to £7,500,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached51£758,000
Flats5£1,240,000
Semi-Detached20£435,000
Terraced12£472,500

10 years price trend in Chelford

All postcodes in Chelford

SK104LU

Vale Crescent

WA160TR

Plumley Moor Road

WA160TY

Chester Road

WA167SJ

Pinfold Lane

WA169ES

Holmes Chapel Road

WA168UN

Well Bank Lane

WA169PF

Holmes Chapel Road

SK119AH

Chelford Road

SK119AJ

Holmes Chapel Road

WA167SD

Sandle Bridge Lane

WA167SY

Pedley Lane

WA168RJ

Chelford Road

WA168ST

Chelford Road

WA168TL

Sandy Lane

WA168TQ

Chelford Road

WA169HR

Grotto Lane

WA169PG

Middlewich Road

SK119BH

Cinder Lane

SK119AG

Congleton Lane

SK119GH

Dixon Drive

WA168TY

Stocks Lane

WA168UA

Well Bank Lane

WA168SH

Moss Lane

SK104TT

Melrose Way

SK104WD

Eagles Road

WA169PR

Broom Lane

WA167SQ

Pinfold Lane

WA168UE

Chelford Lane

SK119BS

Elmstead Road

WA169RE

Long Lane

WA160UF

Whitehouse Lane

WA160UP

Trouthall Lane

WA168TT

Stocks Lane

WA169HA

Stocks Lane

WA169PS

Broom Lane

WA169PT

Barrow's Brow

WA168SG

School Lane

SK119AQ

Chelford Road

SK119BN

Common Lane

SK119BW

Batemill Lane

SK119GE

Dixon Drive

SK119SL

Broomfield Close

WA160UA

Chester Road

WA167SG

Sandle Bridge Lane

WA168RG

Manor Lane

WA168RX

Chelford Road

WA169PY

Crown Lane

SK104TW

Congleton Road

SK119SU

Chapel Croft

WA168US

Grotto Lane

SK119BQ

Common Farm Lane

SK119BZ

Woodland End

SK97AL

Congleton Road

WA169RF

Long Lane

WA160UT

South Drive

WA168SE

Chelford Road

WA168UH

Chelford Lane

WA169JA

Free Green Lane

WA169PA

Toft Road

WA169PE

Toft Road

WA169PJ

Ullard Hall Lane

WA169PZ

Barrow's Brow

WA169SB

Merry Lane

WA169TA

Patmos Lane

SK104TG

Congleton Road

SK104UE

Artists Lane

SK104ZE

Congleton Road

SK119SP

Wheat Moss

WA169RA

Free Green Lane

WA167SH

Pinfold Lane

WA160UW

Moorcroft

WA167SL

Kell Green Lane

WA168SB

School Lane

WA168UW

Well Bank Lane

SK104TA

Astle Lane

SK104TR

Bradford Lane

SK119AZ

Robin Lane

SK119BX

Dixon Drive

WA160UN

Trouthall Lane

WA168RH

Chelford Road

WA169SE

Plumley Moor Road

SK104ZJ

Alderley Edge & Chelford

SK119BD

Carter Lane

SK119BF

Mere Court

SK119SW

Barncroft Close

WA168RQ

Seven Sisters Lane

WA168RU

Chapel Road

WA168SZ

Chelford Road

WA168UG

Chelford Lane

WA168UP

Well Bank Lane

WA169PQ

Middlewich Road

WA169RY

Cheadle Lane

SK119FZ

Chillingham Close

WA169BH

Bexton Lane

WA169ER

Holmes Chapel Road

WA169HG

Stocks Lane

WA169TD

Merry Lane

SK104JP

Congleton Road

SK104UJ

Alderley Edge & Chelford

SK104UL

Bollington Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.