What's the average income in Whaley Bridge?

Average resident income is about £44,446 per year.

What are prices by property type in Whaley Bridge?

Latest medians: Detached £450,000, Semi-detached £260,000, Terraced £225,000, Flats £169,975.

What's the Whaley Bridge population and density?

Whaley Bridge population is 6,317 with density 447.9 per km².

How safe is Whaley Bridge?

Crime level in Whaley Bridge is moderate with about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents.

What home types are most common in Whaley Bridge?

Housing mix: detached 33.1%, terraced 29.8%.

How many households are in Whaley Bridge?

There are 2,849 households in Whaley Bridge

What are house prices in Whaley Bridge?

Based on 103 recent sales, the median price is £260,000.

How deprived is Whaley Bridge?

Deprivation score 3/10 (rank 24991 of 32844 in country).

How much social housing is near Whaley Bridge?

About 8.3% across the Whaley Bridge area.

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Q: What schools in Whaley Bridge and how are they rated?

There are 3 schools in Whaley Bridge: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good)

England / East Midlands / High Peak / Whaley Bridge

About

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.

Area overview

On average Whaley Bridge has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49 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).

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

7/10

Social housing

8.3%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Whaley Bridge Population

6,317

Population density

447.9 per km²

Demographics

British

6,055

95.87%

Other White

1.54%

Irish

0.81%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.33%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.22%

Total population: 6,316

Housing

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

2.63%

Total households: 2,850

Property prices in Whaley Bridge

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Whaley Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £780,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	31	£450,000	£350,000	£385,250	£496,750	£700,000
Flats	4	£169,975	£133,618	£138,088	£220,750	£270,550
Semi-Detached	27	£260,000	£164,750	£225,000	£316,250	£442,750
Terraced	41	£225,000	£132,000	£180,000	£250,000	£300,000

10 years price trend in Whaley Bridge

All postcodes in Whaley Bridge

SK237BE

Hockerley Close

SK237FY

Reddish Lane

SK237HU

Buxton Road

SK237LU

Chapel Street

SK237AE

Jodrell Meadow

SK237AR

Jodrell Road

SK237DE

Whaley Bridge & Chinley

SK237DS

Linglongs Road

SK237DU

Linglongs Road

SK237HJ

Forge Road

SK237PG

Buxton Road

SK237RU

Meadowfield

SK237AS

Hockerley Lane

SK237AX

Low Meadow

SK237BB

Meadowfield

SK237DR

Linglongs Road

SK237GD

Hall Farm Close

SK237RX

Hockerley Lane

SK237BH

Hill Drive

SK237DZ

Lanehead Road

SK237GU

Whaley Bridge & Chinley

SK237JH

Buxton Road

SK237AL

Jodrell Meadow

SK237AW

Hockerley Close

SK237EL

Eccles Road

SK237JP

Paddock Lane

SK237LA

Old Road

SK237LD

Craig Drive

SK237LG

New Horwich Road

SK237LP

Bridge Street

SK237PN

Charlesworth Road

SK237AH

Orchard Avenue

SK237AP

Williamson Crescent

SK237HG

Elnor Lane

SK237JF

Buxton Road

SK237JT

Mevril Road

SK237SW

Calico Lane

SK237PW

Buxton Old Road

SK237HB

Long Hill

SK237DL

Reddish Lane

SK237EB

Yeardsley Lane

SK237PD

Buxton Road

SK237HA

Elnor Lane

SK237JR

Elnor Avenue

SK237PS

Diglee Road

SK237BR

Start Lane

SK237EX

Elnor Lane

SK237HS

Bings Road

SK237JW

Cromford Mews

SK237LF

Old Road

SK237AG

Whaley Lane

SK237AJ

Hockerley New Road

SK237BP

Start Lane

SK237HE

Buxton Road

SK237AY

Low Meadow

SK237DD

Lower Macclesfield Road

SK237FN

Chapel Road

SK237GB

Cloughfield Close

SK237AT

Hockerley Lane

SK237DN

Lower Macclesfield Road

SK237DQ

Buxton Road

SK237GA

Cloughfield Close

SK237GF

Whaley Bridge & Chinley

SK237NA

Bingswood Road

SK237NB

Bingswood Road

SK237PF

Buxton Road

SK237RY

Whaley Lane

SK237SA

Reddish Lane

SK237AB

Hockerley Lane

SK237DF

Goyt Road

SK237DP

Lower Macclesfield Road

SK237FA

Chapel Road

SK237LJ

Whaley Bridge & Chinley

SK237PP

Charlesworth Close

SK237SB

Mereside Gardens

SK237GW

Buxton Road

SK237LX

Bingswood Avenue

SK237PR

Charlesworth Crescent

SK237RZ

Church Bank

SK237RR

Alder Rise

SK237BJ

Wharf Court

SK237FZ

Market Street

SK237PQ

Buxton Road

SK237PT

Charlesworth Crescent

SK237QD

Calico Lane

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.

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