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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
3/10
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
21.53(-37%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.7(-65%)
Public order
4.43(-37%)
Shoplifting
4.12(-54%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.12(-45%)
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 108 recent sales, the median property price is £285,750 in Whaley Bridge 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 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
Detached41£465,000
Flats3£139,950
Semi-Detached24£252,250
Terraced40£219,250

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

SK237HD

Fernilee

SK237UA

Calico Lane

SK237BE

Hockerley Close

SK237FY

Reddish Lane

SK237HU

Buxton Road

SK237LU

Johnson Street

SK237HJ

Forge Road

SK237AR

Jodrell Road

SK237DS

Linglongs Road

SK237DU

Taxal

SK237PG

Buxton Road

SK237AE

Whaley Lane

SK237DE

The Owlers

SK237AX

Meadowfield

SK237BB

Stoneheads

SK237DR

Macclesfield Road

SK237AS

Hockerley Lane

SK237GD

Hall Farm Close

SK237RU

Stoneheads Rise

SK237BH

Hill Drive

SK237DZ

Taxal

SK237GU

Overton Lane

SK237JH

Buxton Road

SK237RX

Ringstone Way

SK237AW

Williamson Road

SK237EL

Eccles Road

SK237LP

Market Street

SK237PN

Yeardsley Lane

SK237AL

Jodrell Meadow

SK237JP

Paddock Lane

SK237LA

Old Road

SK237LD

Craig Drive

SK237LG

New Horwich Road

SK237AH

Orchard Avenue

SK237JT

Vaughan Road

SK237SW

Calico Lane

SK237AP

Williamson Crescent

SK237HG

Foundry Lane

SK237JF

Buxton Road

SK237PD

Bridgemont

SK237HA

Shallcross Avenue

SK237DL

Reddish Road

SK237EB

Yeardsley Lane

SK237HB

Fernilee

SK237PW

Diglee Road

SK237JR

Elnor Avenue

SK237PS

Yeardsley Lane

SK237BR

Start Lane

SK237EX

Elnor Lane

SK237HS

Old Road

SK237JW

Cromford Mews

SK237LF

Old Road

SK237AG

Whaley Lane

SK237AJ

Jodrell Meadow

SK237HE

The Sidings

SK237BP

Start Lane

SK237AY

Low Meadow

SK237FN

Ivy Bank

SK237DQ

Macclesfield Road

SK237GA

Hockerley New Road

SK237NA

George Street

SK237NB

Bingswood Road

SK237DD

Lower Macclesfield Road

SK237GB

Clough Field Close

SK237AT

Hockerley Lane

SK237DN

Macclesfield Road

SK237GF

Whaley Bridge

SK237PF

Buxton Road

SK237DF

Goyt Road

SK237DP

Reddish Avenue

SK237PP

Charlesworth Road

SK237SA

Waterfoot Lane

SK237AB

Hockerley Lane

SK237FA

Walters Wood

SK237LJ

The Dell

SK237LX

Bingswood Avenue

SK237SB

Mereside Gardens

SK237PR

Charlesworth Crescent

SK237PQ

Buxton Road

SK237QD

Lake View

SK237RR

Alder Rise

SK237BJ

Wharf Court

SK237FZ

Wharf Road

SK237PT

Park Avenue

SK237RZ

Church Bank

Data Sources

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