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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

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: 16/05/2026.