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Whaley Bridge & Chinley

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About

Whaley Bridge sits at the meeting point of the River Goyt and Peak Forest Canal. Its large canal basin, once a busy transhipment point, remains a central feature. The town is overlooked by the steep, wooded slopes of Eccles Pike, offering walks directly from the streets.

Nearby Chinley is defined by railway lines and the distinct outline of Chinley Churn hill. The area's transport history is evident, with the settlements connected by the steep climb of Long Lane. Local commerce focuses on independent shops and pubs serving the surrounding residential communities.

Area overview

On average Whaley Bridge & Chinley has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Whaley Bridge & Chinley is £59,363 per year. There are 5 schools in Whaley Bridge & Chinley: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Whaley Bridge & Chinley is home to around 8,157 people, with a population density of about 213.1 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
6.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Whaley Bridge & Chinley Population
8,157
Population density
213.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.74(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.52(-66%)
Public order
3.92(-44%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.68(-51%)
Other theft
3.43(-41%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,817
95.81%
Other White
108
1.32%
Irish
67
0.82%
White and Asian (mixed)
33
0.4%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
26
0.32%
Total population: 8,159

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,813
41.4%
Level 3 (A level)
1,215
17.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
865
12.73%
No qualifications
818
12.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
559
8.23%
Total 16+ residents: 6,795

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,664
46.85%
Owns with a mortgage
1,151
32.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
368
10.36%
Social rents from council
183
5.15%
Other forms of private rent
89
2.51%
Total households: 3,552

Property prices in Whaley Bridge & Chinley

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £328,750 in Whaley Bridge & Chinley area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £1,015,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Whaley Bridge & Chinley 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 Whaley Bridge & Chinley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached45£485,000
Flats4£144,000
Semi-Detached34£278,250
Terraced35£235,000

10 years median price trend in Whaley Bridge & Chinley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whaley Bridge & Chinley.

All postcodes in Whaley Bridge & Chinley

SK237GW

Ringstone Rise

SK236BQ

Ash Grove

SK237EU

Elnor Lane

SK236AE

Stubbins Lane

SK236DL

Alpha Road

SK236DN

Alder Brook

SK236DT

Buxton Road

SK237AA

Market Street

SK237DJ

Park Road

SK237DT

Linglongs Avenue

SK237LE

Rock Bank

SK237LY

Bingswood Trading Estate

SK237NT

Woodbrook

SK239RY

Crossings Road

SK236DR

Buxton Road

SK237EY

Shallcross Road

SK237HZ

Caldene Terrace

SK237JD

Alpha Mews

SK237JN

Elnor Lane

SK239RX

Crossings Road

SK237BZ

Shallcross Road

SK237HR

Old Road

SK237JA

Wheatsheaf Cottages

SK237JG

New Road

SK236AL

Hayfield Road

SK236AR

Station Road

SK237DG

Macclesfield Road

SK237GP

Dowry Lane

SK239UT

Long Lane

SK236BY

Eccles Fold

SK236DW

Alders Lane

SK236EQ

Outram Way

SK237DH

Macclesfield Road

SK239TN

Manchester Road

SK237AN

Jodrell Road

SK237GS

Sunnyside Way

SK239AE

Twayblade Crescent

SK239TW

Manchester Road

SK237AF

The Sidings

SK237HN

Market Street

SK237HY

Forge Road

SK237BA

Whaley Lane

SK236BN

Green Lane

SK237EW

Eccles Road

SK237GN

Whaley Bridge

SK237HT

Buxton Road

SK239AB

Heath Lane

SK237EA

Taxal

SK237GT

Saltersway Lane

SK237JY

Buxton Road

SK237EP

Chapel Road

SK236EW

Buxton Road

SK237EG

The Rise

SK236DJ

Buxton Road

SK236DQ

Hartington Drive

SK237GQ

Glebe Road

SK237LB

Chapel Road

SK237ND

Bings Road

SK237GX

Carr Brook Close

SK236EL

Buxton Road

SK237JL

Shallcross Mill Cottages

SK237JX

Buxton Road

SK237LR

Bridge Street

SK236AW

Sandy Lane

SK237GJ

Rose Terrace

SK239UZ

Lesser Lane

SK237GR

Taxhall Road

SK236DZ

New Smithy

SK237JE

Buxton Road

SK237JQ

Shallcross Mill Road

SK239UH

Manchester Road

SK236DE

The Sidings

SK237BL

Reservoir Road

SK237ES

Tom Lane

SK239UQ

Marsh Hall Lane

SK237AZ

Meadowside

SK237DW

Reddish Lane

SK237LS

Canal Street

SK237BD

Meadow Close

SK237BW

Reservoir Road

SK237HF

Old Hall Drive

SK237GH

Wharf Road

SK237HH

Buxton Road

SK237JU

Manor Road

SK237JZ

Chapel Road

SK237DB

Taxal Mews

SK237ED

The Paddock

SK237EZ

Shallcross Crescent

SK237GE

Botany Mews

SK237LH

The Coppice

SK237EQ

Beech Rise

SK237JS

Mevril Road

SK230QW

The Wash

SK236BW

Forge Terrace

SK236DG

Stockton Drive

SK236FG

Forge Road

SK237GG

Cotton Close

SK236AY

The Terrace

SK236BB

Belle Vue

SK236EN

Alders Meadow

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.