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About

Edgeley sits immediately north-east of Stockport town centre, within Greater Manchester. The area grew in the 19th century around mills and engineering works, and much of its housing stock reflects that period with rows of terraced streets and interwar semis. Local high streets contain independent shops, takeaways and civic services, and several primary schools serve the neighbourhood. Edgeley railway station provides a short rail link into Stockport and Manchester, and local bus routes connect to surrounding suburbs and the town centre.

Sport and community facilities are focal points in Edgeley. Edgeley Park has been the home ground of Stockport County since 1902 and remains a local landmark on match days. Small parks and community centres host sports clubs and youth groups, while former industrial sites have been repurposed for light industry and housing. The River Mersey runs close to the southern edge of the area, shaping some of the local streets and valleys.

Area overview

On average Edgeley has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 117 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Edgeley is £42,354 per year. There are 7 schools in Edgeley: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Edgeley is home to around 6,454 people, with a population density of about 5,525.5 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
117
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
20.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Edgeley Population
6,454
Population density
5,525.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44(+18%)
Anti-social behaviour
35.48(+98%)
Public order
16.11(+59%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.65(+74%)
Shoplifting
10.85(+88%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,176
80.22%
Other White
260
4.03%
Pakistani
156
2.42%
Indian
105
1.63%
White and Black African (mixed)
104
1.61%
Total population: 6,452

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,848
34.87%
No qualifications
936
17.66%
Level 3 (A level)
907
17.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
721
13.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
520
9.81%
Total 16+ residents: 5,300

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
965
30.31%
Owns with a mortgage
897
28.17%
Owns outright
577
18.12%
Social rents from council
399
12.53%
Other social rented
236
7.41%
Total households: 3,184

Property prices in Edgeley

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Edgeley area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,500 up to £410,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Edgeley 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 Edgeley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced89£230,000
Flats3£152,500
Semi-Detached9£250,000

10 years median price trend in Edgeley

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.