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About

Whaley Bridge ward encompasses the town of Whaley Bridge along with the surrounding rural settlements of Fernilee, Taxal, and Yeardsley. The area lies within the steep-sided Goyt Valley, with the Peak Forest Canal and River Goyt converging at its heart. This canal historically linked the town to the industrial hubs of Manchester and the Potteries, shaping its development.

The settlement is defined by its transport links and its position as a gateway to the Upper Goyt Valley. The Cromford and High Peak Railway trail now offers a popular walking and cycling route along a former industrial line. A distinctive feature is the large Toddbrook Reservoir, situated directly above the town centre, which serves a functional role in the regional water network.

Area overview

On average Whaley Bridge has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Whaley Bridge is £58,224 per year. There are 3 schools in Whaley Bridge: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Whaley Bridge is home to around 6,317 people, with a population density of about 447.9 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
8.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Whaley Bridge Population
6,317
Population density
447.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.75(-31%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.17(-63%)
Public order
3.96(-43%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.96(-47%)
Shoplifting
3.8(-56%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,055
95.87%
Other White
97
1.54%
Irish
51
0.81%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
21
0.33%
White and Asian (mixed)
14
0.22%
Total population: 6,316

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,101
39.17%
Level 3 (A level)
953
17.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
717
13.37%
No qualifications
702
13.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
459
8.56%
Total 16+ residents: 5,364

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,289
45.23%
Owns with a mortgage
886
31.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
340
11.93%
Social rents from council
230
8.07%
Other forms of private rent
75
2.63%
Total households: 2,850

Property prices in Whaley Bridge

Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Whaley Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,015,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Whaley Bridge 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced47£220,000
Detached47£463,000
Flats5£129,000
Semi-Detached24£260,000

10 years median price trend in Whaley Bridge

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whaley Bridge.

All postcodes in Whaley Bridge

SK237BE

Hockerley Close

SK237EX

Elnor Lane

SK237BH

Hill Drive

SK237BP

Start Lane

SK237AG

Whaley Lane

SK237GU

Overton Lane

SK237LR

Bridge Street

SK237GX

Carr Brook Close

SK237PX

Buxton Road

SK237LS

Canal Street

SK237UA

Calico Lane

SK237BZ

Shallcross Road

SK237NB

Bingswood Road

SK237LF

Old Road

SK237PB

Bridgemont

SK237LG

New Horwich Road

SK237AE

Whaley Lane

SK237HJ

Forge Road

SK237SW

Calico Lane

SK237EZ

Shallcross Crescent

SK237DS

Linglongs Road

SK237JR

Elnor Avenue

SK237HU

Buxton Road

SK237DQ

Macclesfield Road

SK237AP

Williamson Crescent

SK237JG

New Road

SK237BG

Hill View

SK237RT

Hockerley Avenue

SK237EA

Taxal

SK237AW

Williamson Road

SK237AY

Low Meadow

SK237LY

Bingswood Trading Estate

SK237RX

Ringstone Way

SK237GW

Ringstone Rise

SK237JB

Wheatsheaf Close

SK237QD

Lake View

SK237LB

Chapel Road

SK237AT

Hockerley Lane

SK237AJ

Jodrell Meadow

SK237AN

Jodrell Road

SK237QP

Charlesworth Close

SK237HD

Fernilee

SK237BL

Reservoir Road

SK237ED

The Paddock

SK237PG

Buxton Road

SK237LT

Chapel Street

SK237EG

The Rise

SK237PS

Yeardsley Lane

SK237FA

Walters Wood

SK237PE

Crescent Drive

SK237EP

Chapel Road

SK237FY

Reddish Lane

SK237GZ

Mevril Springs Way

SK237BU

Webbs Orchard

SK237GR

Taxhall Road

SK237QS

Station Road

SK237SB

Mereside Gardens

SK237DZ

Taxal

SK237LU

Johnson Street

SK237DW

Reddish Lane

SK237GH

Wharf Road

SK237DE

The Owlers

SK237LZ

Goyt Place

SK237HN

Market Street

SK237GE

Botany Mews

SK237PP

Charlesworth Road

SK237HA

Shallcross Avenue

SK237DG

Macclesfield Road

SK237JX

Buxton Road

SK237GF

Whaley Bridge

SK237DT

Linglongs Avenue

SK237LJ

The Dell

SK237GY

Randal Crescent

SK237PZ

Buxton Road

SK237DL

Reddish Road

SK237HR

Old Road

SK237JE

Buxton Road

SK237HX

Buxton Road

SK237GP

Dowry Lane

SK237DD

Lower Macclesfield Road

SK237JA

Wheatsheaf Cottages

SK237BD

Meadow Close

SK237RU

Stoneheads Rise

SK237GD

Hall Farm Close

SK237DR

Macclesfield Road

SK237AB

Hockerley Lane

SK237GS

Sunnyside Way

SK237JH

Buxton Road

SK237QR

Furness Lodge Close

SK237BR

Start Lane

SK237AZ

Meadowside

SK237PW

Diglee Road

SK237QB

Bank View

SK237LX

Bingswood Avenue

SK237AF

The Sidings

SK237JU

Manor Road

SK237JW

Cromford Mews

SK237EF

Toddbrook Close

SK237HS

Old Road

SK237HE

The Sidings

Data Sources

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