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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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. 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 4 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
36
Deprivation level
4/10
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
21.21(-38%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.13(-64%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.43(-54%)
Public order
3.06(-56%)
Shoplifting
2.94(-66%)
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

Median price£307,500
Price per sq ft£322
Sales (last 12 months)121
Typical range (middle 50%)£237K – £415K

Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £307,500 (about £322 per square foot) in Whaley Bridge & Chinley area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £1,015,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Whaley Bridge & Chinley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached43£465,000£335
Semi-Detached34£320,000£350
Terraced40£233,500£274
Flats4£216,500£281

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Whaley Bridge & Chinley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whaley Bridge & Chinley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£301,620£244,500£212,498£165,000
2017£309,995£116,000£212,000£167,500
2018£332,975£119,000£233,100£158,500
2019£330,000£120,000£235,000£188,250
2020£410,000£140,000£245,000£178,950
2021£460,000£125,000£265,000£215,000
2022£462,500£125,000£300,000£235,225
2023£474,050£174,950£292,630£211,000
2024£445,975£180,000£297,000£230,000
2025£465,000£200,000£303,750£235,000
2026£515,000£190,000£335,000£241,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whaley Bridge & Chinley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whaley Bridge & Chinley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£241£404£219£205
2017£237£192£218£216
2018£245£190£223£191
2019£261£194£230£214
2020£260£223£243£222
2021£308£238£264£252
2022£317£209£291£280
2023£346£258£295£231
2024£353£239£325£274
2025£349£281£346£265
2026£337£221£346£284
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whaley Bridge & Chinley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Whaley Bridge & Chinley in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Whaley Bridge & Chinley

Is Whaley Bridge & Chinley safe?

Whaley Bridge & Chinley records about 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Whaley Bridge & Chinley?

The median sale price in Whaley Bridge & Chinley is £307,500 (about £322 per square foot) based on 121 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Whaley Bridge & Chinley?

Whaley Bridge & Chinley has 4 primary schools (3 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Whaley Bridge & Chinley?

Whaley Bridge & Chinley scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Whaley Bridge & Chinley sits around rank 26,285 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Whaley Bridge & Chinley?

The average household income in Whaley Bridge & Chinley is around £59,363 per year, and 6% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Whaley Bridge & Chinley

SK237JB

Wheatsheaf Close

SK237DQ

Macclesfield Road

SK237JH

Buxton Road

SK237JW

Cromford Mews

SK236DG

Stockton Drive

SK237AS

Hockerley Lane

SK236DW

Alders Lane

SK237FZ

Wharf Road

SK237AW

Williamson Road

SK237DZ

Taxal

SK239RX

Crossings Road

SK237LB

Chapel Road

SK239TN

Manchester Road

SK237NT

Woodbrook

SK237HR

Old Road

SK239UN

Tom Lane

SK237GJ

Rose Terrace

SK237HS

Old Road

SK237HW

Bings Road

SK236EP

Marriott Place

SK236DT

Buxton Road

SK237DL

Reddish Road

SK239TW

Manchester Road

SK237LX

Bingswood Avenue

SK236AH

Maynestone Road

SK237GD

Hall Farm Close

SK237BZ

Shallcross Road

SK236EZ

Hadfield Drive

SK237AY

Low Meadow

SK237LD

Craig Drive

SK237AP

Williamson Crescent

SK239XA

Lesser Lane

SK237AN

Jodrell Road

SK237BU

Webbs Orchard

SK237DR

Macclesfield Road

SK236ES

Buxton Road

SK237EW

Eccles Road

SK237BR

Start Lane

SK237GH

Wharf Road

SK236AQ

Maynestone Road

SK237DY

Taxal

SK237LR

Bridge Street

SK230QQ

Chapel Milton

SK237HT

Buxton Road

SK230QW

The Wash

SK239AA

Orchid Drive

SK236DX

Charley Lane

SK236DF

Hunters Green Close

SK236EQ

Outram Way

SK236FL

Printers Close

SK237RX

Ringstone Way

SK237JZ

Chapel Road

SK237GG

Cotton Close

SK239US

The Avenue

SK237BL

Reservoir Road

SK237LH

The Coppice

SK237GQ

Glebe Road

SK237FN

Ivy Bank

SK237JX

Buxton Road

SK237EY

Shallcross Road

SK236DP

Alders Lane

SK237LS

Canal Street

SK237AZ

Meadowside

SK236AB

Princes Road

SK237AF

The Sidings

SK237EQ

Beech Rise

SK237ER

Packhorse Cottages

SK236AT

Rutland Way

SK237AR

Jodrell Road

SK239RS

Eccles Road

SK239UW

Combs Road

SK236EN

Alders Meadow

SK237LA

Old Road

SK237AD

Wharf Road

SK237EN

Chapel Road

SK237HH

Buxton Road

SK239UQ

Marsh Hall Lane

SK237EA

Taxal

SK237JR

Elnor Avenue

SK237LJ

The Dell

SK237ES

Tom Lane

SK236DH

Granby Avenue

SK236DU

Bridgeholme

SK237DD

Lower Macclesfield Road

SK237HP

Beech Road

SK239AD

Marsh Way

SK237FA

Walters Wood

SK237EU

Elnor Lane

SK237EZ

Shallcross Crescent

SK236BN

Green Lane

SK237BP

Start Lane

SK237HJ

Forge Road

SK237GU

Overton Lane

SK237HF

Old Hall Drive

SK236BU

Eccles Terrace

SK237BD

Meadow Close

SK237GX

Carr Brook Close

SK237EP

Chapel Road

SK237HZ

Caldene Terrace

SK236FH

Mill Court

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.