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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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36 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
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

Based on 132 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
Semi-Detached34£322,500
Terraced40£235,000
Flats5£200,000
Detached53£485,000

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

SK237DJ

Park Road

SK237JF

Buxton Road

SK236DD

Hawthorn Close

SK237JQ

Shallcross Mill Road

SK230QL

The Wash

SK237AA

Market Street

SK237AE

Whaley Lane

SK237JN

Elnor Lane

SK236AR

Station Road

SK239TQ

Wood Cutters Way

SK237PB

Bridgemont

SK237DT

Linglongs Avenue

SK239UH

Manchester Road

SK237RZ

Church Bank

SK239UT

Long Lane

SK239UX

Combs Road

SK236EG

St Marys Close

SK237LU

Johnson Street

SK239AE

Twayblade Crescent

SK237HD

Fernilee

SK236BQ

Ash Grove

SK237GS

Sunnyside Way

SK236DS

Alders Avenue

SK239TP

Manchester Road

SK239RT

Eccles Road

SK239RY

Crossings Road

SK237NA

George Street

SK237JE

Buxton Road

SK237HB

Fernilee

SK236AY

The Terrace

SK237ND

Bings Road

SK236DN

Alder Brook

SK237AU

Hockerley Lane

SK237SP

Bingswood Industrial Estate

SK237BJ

Wharf Court

SK237DH

Macclesfield Road

SK239UZ

Lesser Lane

SK236DZ

New Smithy

SK236AN

Market Place

SK239UP

Combs Road

SK230QN

The Wash

SK237HE

The Sidings

SK237LY

Bingswood Trading Estate

SK237SA

Waterfoot Lane

SK239RZ

Crossings Road

SK237DS

Linglongs Road

SK236EA

White Knowle

SK236AA

Green Lane

SK236DE

The Sidings

SK237LT

Chapel Street

SK237LP

Market Street

SK237LZ

Goyt Place

SK237EX

Elnor Lane

SK237AG

Whaley Lane

SK237DB

Taxal Mews

SK237LF

Old Road

SK237JP

Paddock Lane

SK237GP

Dowry Lane

SK237HX

Buxton Road

SK237AX

Meadowfield

SK236BB

Belle Vue

SK237JD

Alpha Mews

SK237DU

Taxal

SK237JY

Buxton Road

SK239AB

Heath Lane

SK236BF

Blackbrook Drive

SK237DE

The Owlers

SK236EW

Buxton Road

SK237SR

Chapel Street

SK237DN

Macclesfield Road

SK236DR

Buxton Road

SK236EB

Stubbins Lane

SK237DP

Reddish Avenue

SK236EL

Buxton Road

SK237JU

Manor Road

SK237GL

Blackbrook

SK237JL

Shallcross Mill Cottages

SK237GW

Ringstone Rise

SK237BW

Reservoir Road

SK236EJ

Whitehough

SK237RR

Alder Rise

SK237RT

Hockerley Avenue

SK236DY

Charley Lane

SK236BX

Whitehough

SK237BA

Whaley Lane

SK237JS

Mevril Road

SK237AJ

Jodrell Meadow

SK237HN

Market Street

SK236EE

Over Hill Road

SK236EH

Maybank Close

SK237BE

Hockerley Close

SK236AP

New Smithy

SK236FG

Forge Road

SK237HY

Forge Road

SK237DF

Goyt Road

SK236BY

Eccles Fold

SK237EL

Eccles Road

SK237PA

Market Street

SK237EG

The Rise

SK239UY

Ridge Lane

Data Sources

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