Whaley Bridge ward is located in the High Peak district of Derbyshire, England. The area is centred around the town of Whaley Bridge, which lies at the confluence of the River Goyt and Todd Brook. The ward includes surrounding villages such as Furness Vale and Taxal, with a mix of residential and rural landscapes. The Peak Forest Canal runs through the area, contributing to its industrial heritage.
The ward features a range of local amenities, including shops, schools, and leisure facilities. The surrounding countryside offers access to walking routes, including parts of the Goyt Valley and the Peak District National Park. Transport links include the Buxton line railway, connecting Whaley Bridge to Manchester and other nearby towns. The area has a mix of housing, from historic stone cottages to modern developments.
On average Whaley Bridge has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 48 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 of residents in Whaley Bridge is £44,446 per year. There are 3 schools in Whaley Bridge: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £262,000 in Whaley Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,500 up to £780,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 29 | £445,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £139,950 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £258,750 |
| Terraced | 34 | £219,250 |
10 years price trend in Whaley Bridge
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Hockerley Close
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Reddish Lane
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Buxton Road
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Chapel Street
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Jodrell Meadow
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Jodrell Road
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Forge Road
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Buxton Road
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Meadowfield
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Hockerley Lane
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Meadowfield
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Linglongs Road
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Hall Farm Close
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Hockerley Lane
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Hill Drive
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Lanehead Road
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Buxton Road
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Jodrell Meadow
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Eccles Road
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Old Road
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Craig Drive
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New Horwich Road
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Bridge Street
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Charlesworth Road
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Orchard Avenue
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Williamson Crescent
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Buxton Road
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Mevril Road
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Calico Lane
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Buxton Old Road
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Long Hill
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Reddish Lane
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Yeardsley Lane
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Buxton Road
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Diglee Road
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Start Lane
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Elnor Lane
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Bings Road
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Old Road
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Whaley Lane
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Hockerley New Road
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Low Meadow
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Cloughfield Close
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Bingswood Road
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Bingswood Road
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Buxton Road
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Whaley Lane
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Reddish Lane
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Hockerley Lane
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Goyt Road
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Lower Macclesfield Road
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Chapel Road
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Charlesworth Close
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Mereside Gardens
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Buxton Road
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Charlesworth Crescent
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Church Bank
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Alder Rise
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Wharf Court
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Market Street
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Charlesworth Crescent
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All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.