Cheshire East is a district in the North West of England, covering an area of approximately 1,166 square kilometres. It includes towns such as Crewe, Macclesfield, and Congleton, along with numerous rural villages. The district is known for its mix of urban and countryside landscapes, with the Peak District National Park bordering its eastern edge. The region has strong transport links, including the M6 motorway and Crewe railway station, a major hub for rail travel.
The economy of Cheshire East is diverse, with industries ranging from manufacturing and engineering to agriculture and tourism. The area is home to several historic landmarks, including Tatton Park and the Jodrell Bank Observatory. Cheshire East also has a network of canals and walking trails, offering outdoor recreation opportunities. The district has a population of around 380,000, with a mix of urban centres and quieter rural communities.
On average Cheshire East has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Cheshire East is £46,731 per year. There are 178 schools in Cheshire East: 124 primary (14 Outstanding and 95 Good) and 23 secondary (1 Outstanding and 19 Good).
Based on 5,674 recent sales, the median property price is £292,000 in Cheshire East area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £7,500,000.
By property type: detached homes sit at £425,000; semi-detached at £270,000; terraced at £205,000; flats at £155,000.
10 years price trend in Cheshire East
Alderley Edge
Alsager
Audlem
Bollington
Brereton Rural
Broken Cross and Upton
Bunbury
Chelford
Congleton East
Congleton West
Crewe Central
Crewe East
Crewe North
Crewe South
Crewe St Barnabas
Crewe West
Dane Valley
Disley
Gawsworth
Handforth
Haslington
High Legh
Knutsford
Leighton
Macclesfield Central
Macclesfield East
Macclesfield Hurdsfield
Macclesfield South
Macclesfield Tytherington
Macclesfield West and Ivy
Middlewich
Mobberley
Nantwich North and West
Nantwich South and Stapeley
Odd Rode
Poynton East and Pott Shrigley
Poynton West and Adlington
Prestbury
Sandbach Elworth
Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock
Sandbach Heath and East
Sandbach Town
Shavington
Sutton
Willaston and Rope
Wilmslow Dean Row
Wilmslow East
Wilmslow Lacey Green
Wilmslow West and Chorley
Wistaston
Wrenbury
Wybunbury
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2025.