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Cranage & Goostrey

About

Cranage and Goostrey form a rural area in central Cheshire East, characterised by farmland, quiet lanes, and residential settlements. The landscape is dominated by fields and hedgerows, with the River Dane flowing to the west. Cranage is known for its business park and hotel complex situated near major road links, providing a local employment centre distinct from the purely residential character found elsewhere.

Goostrey is a linear village centred around its main street and a historic railway station on the Crewe to Manchester line. The area is closely associated with Jodrell Bank Observatory, whose iconic Lovell Telescope is a dominant feature in the surrounding flat landscape. Local community life focuses on the village school, shops, and public houses, set within the context of the Cheshire Plain.

Area overview

On average Cranage & Goostrey has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cranage & Goostrey is £62,767 per year. There are 4 schools in Cranage & Goostrey: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Cranage & Goostrey is home to around 7,608 people, with a population density of about 104.5 per km2.

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Cranage & Goostrey Population

7,608

Population density

104.5 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

15.25(-59%)

Anti-social behaviour

4.47(-76%)

Public order

2.89(-71%)

Criminal damage and arson

2.63(-71%)

Burglary

2.37(-57%)

North West average

Demographics

British

7,162

94.15%

Other White

1.17%

Irish

0.63%

Indian

0.6%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.53%

Total population: 7,607

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

2,784

44.27%

Level 3 (A level)

987

15.7%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

898

14.28%

No qualifications

749

11.91%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

426

6.77%

Total 16+ residents: 6,288

Housing

Owns outright

1,463

46.37%

Owns with a mortgage

1,073

34.01%

Private landlord or letting agency

253

8.02%

Other social rented

199

6.31%

Shared ownership

2.38%

Total households: 3,155

Property prices in Cranage & Goostrey

Based on 176 recent sales, the median property price is £409,998 in Cranage & Goostrey area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £1,650,000.

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 Cranage & Goostrey over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	107	£460,000	£331,500	£407,498	£620,500	£999,000
Flats	1	£605,000	£605,000	£605,000	£605,000	£605,000
Semi-Detached	45	£314,995	£205,197	£270,000	£369,500	£474,000
Terraced	23	£212,000	£68,950	£192,796	£267,500	£395,000

10 years median price trend in Cranage & Goostrey

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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Crime per 1,000 population

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Economics

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