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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

SK237LF

Old Road

SK237AG

Whaley Lane

SK237AJ

Jodrell Meadow

SK237HE

The Sidings

SK236DF

Hunters Green Close

SK237BP

Start Lane

SK236ES

Buxton Road

SK236FL

Printers Close

SK237AY

Low Meadow

SK237FN

Ivy Bank

SK239UN

Tom Lane

SK239US

The Avenue

SK236DX

Charley Lane

SK237DQ

Macclesfield Road

SK237GA

Hockerley New Road

SK237NA

George Street

SK237NB

Bingswood Road

SK236AF

Maynestone Road

SK236EZ

Hadfield Drive

SK237DD

Lower Macclesfield Road

SK237GB

Clough Field Close

SK239TQ

Wood Cutters Way

SK236EE

Over Hill Road

SK237AT

Hockerley Lane

SK237DN

Macclesfield Road

SK237GF

Whaley Bridge

SK239AD

Marsh Way

SK239TP

Manchester Road

SK239UU

Ridge Lane

SK237DF

Goyt Road

SK237DP

Reddish Avenue

SK237SA

Waterfoot Lane

SK237FA

Walters Wood

SK237LJ

The Dell

SK236AA

Green Lane

SK237LX

Bingswood Avenue

SK237SB

Mereside Gardens

SK236FJ

Buxton Road

SK239UY

Ridge Lane

SK237RR

Alder Rise

SK239UW

Combs Road

SK237BJ

Wharf Court

SK237FZ

Wharf Road

SK237RZ

Church Bank

SK239RS

Eccles Road

Data Sources

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