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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.

All postcodes in Whaley Bridge & Chinley

SK236AG

Lyme Park

SK236DQ

Hartington Drive

SK236BW

Forge Terrace

SK237HU

Buxton Road

SK236AW

Sandy Lane

SK237AQ

Orchard Road

SK237GT

Saltersway Lane

SK236DJ

Buxton Road

SK237AH

Orchard Avenue

SK239UU

Ridge Lane

SK239UL

Bradshaw Lane

SK236DL

Alpha Road

SK237NB

Bingswood Road

SK236EX

Millpond Close

SK237DG

Macclesfield Road

SK236AL

Hayfield Road

SK237JG

New Road

SK237ED

The Paddock

SK236FJ

Buxton Road

SK237HA

Shallcross Avenue

SK237GF

Whaley Bridge

SK237AL

Jodrell Meadow

SK237GR

Taxhall Road

SK236BR

Green Lane

SK237JT

Vaughan Road

SK236AE

Stubbins Lane

SK237EF

Toddbrook Close

SK237SB

Mereside Gardens

SK237GY

Randal Crescent

SK237DW

Reddish Lane

SK237GA

Hockerley New Road

SK237GB

Clough Field Close

SK237GE

Botany Mews

SK237HG

Foundry Lane

SK237EB

Yeardsley Lane

SK237GN

Whaley Bridge

SK237LE

Rock Bank

SK237FY

Reddish Lane

SK237GZ

Mevril Springs Way

SK237PD

Bridgemont

SK236EF

Pike View Close

SK237JA

Wheatsheaf Cottages

SK237AT

Hockerley Lane

SK237LG

New Horwich Road

SK236AF

Maynestone Road

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.