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Cheshire East

About

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.

Area overview

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).

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

8/10

Social housing

9.9%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Cheshire East Population

398,772

Population density

341.9 per km²

Demographics

British

357,337

89.61%

Other White

15,884

3.98%

Indian

3,480

0.87%

Irish

2,559

0.64%

Other

2,508

0.63%

Total population: 398,772

Housing

Owns outright

69,191

39.57%

Owns with a mortgage

56,455

32.29%

Private landlord or letting agency

23,868

13.65%

Other social rented

15,584

8.91%

Social rents from council

4,659

2.66%

Total households: 174,854

Property prices in Cheshire East

Based on 6,016 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 in Cheshire East area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £7,500,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	2,164	£437,250	£234,575	£335,000	£610,000	£1,179,250
Flats	512	£160,000	£78,275	£117,109	£220,000	£464,200
Semi-Detached	1,873	£265,000	£140,000	£205,000	£358,000	£590,000
Terraced	1,467	£210,000	£96,300	£159,975	£286,250	£489,950

10 years price trend in Cheshire East

All wards 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

Data Sources

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

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