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Wilmslow West and Chorley

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About

Wilmslow West and Chorley is a predominantly residential ward located on the western edge of the Cheshire East unitary authority. The area is characterised by suburban housing developments, local shopping parades, and proximity to the open landscapes of the Cheshire Plain. It is bordered by the Manchester Airport runway to the north, which influences the local soundscape. The ward includes the communities around Styal Road and serves as a commuter base for both Manchester and the wider Cheshire region.

The geography includes the Bollin Valley, with sections of the river and its floodplain providing green corridors. Land use is a mix of private homes, several primary schools, and sports clubs. A notable local landmark is the Hough End playing fields. The area is directly adjacent to the airport's operational perimeter, meaning aircraft movements are a constant feature of daily life. Transport links are primarily road-based, with the A538 serving as a key route through the ward.

Area overview

On average Wilmslow West and Chorley has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 2.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wilmslow West and Chorley is £68,147 per year. There are 4 schools in Wilmslow West and Chorley: 4 primary (2 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wilmslow West and Chorley is home to around 10,087 people, with a population density of about 899.8 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
2.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wilmslow West and Chorley Population
10,087
Population density
899.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.67(+1%)
Public order
9.62(-5%)
Shoplifting
8.72(+51%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.94(-61%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.44(-28%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,908
88.29%
Other White
341
3.38%
White and Asian (mixed)
121
1.2%
Irish
120
1.19%
Pakistani
92
0.91%
Total population: 10,090

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,279
52.89%
Level 3 (A level)
1,174
14.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
978
12.09%
No qualifications
737
9.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
473
5.85%
Total 16+ residents: 8,091

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,901
44.45%
Owns with a mortgage
1,597
37.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
522
12.2%
Other social rented
144
3.37%
Other forms of private rent
83
1.94%
Total households: 4,277

Property prices in Wilmslow West and Chorley

Median price£530,000
Price per sq ft£447
Sales (last 12 months)151
Typical range (middle 50%)£351K – £762K

Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £530,000 (about £447 per square foot) in Wilmslow West and Chorley area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,875,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wilmslow West and Chorley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached44£840,000£484
Semi-Detached55£530,000£446
Terraced29£385,000£420
Flats23£150,000£253

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wilmslow West and Chorley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wilmslow West and Chorley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£630,000£247,000£431,250£304,000
2017£600,000£275,000£406,000£285,000
2018£575,000£214,000£405,000£286,500
2019£662,500£215,000£455,000£290,000
2020£645,000£277,500£455,000£375,000
2021£667,000£189,000£460,000£338,805
2022£827,550£260,000£480,000£351,250
2023£880,750£285,000£575,000£420,000
2024£775,000£240,000£485,000£375,000
2025£858,750£152,000£525,000£371,250
2026£810,000£197,475£469,100£440,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wilmslow West and Chorley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wilmslow West and Chorley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£350£295£337£295
2017£382£316£344£337
2018£386£295£358£345
2019£375£300£359£334
2020£391£307£391£342
2021£410£287£395£383
2022£490£310£420£409
2023£485£354£439£447
2024£511£327£439£406
2025£492£254£446£427
2026£438£332£436£447
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wilmslow West and Chorley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wilmslow West and Chorley in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Wilmslow West and Chorley

Is Wilmslow West and Chorley safe?

Wilmslow West and Chorley records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Wilmslow West and Chorley?

The median sale price in Wilmslow West and Chorley is £530,000 (about £447 per square foot) based on 151 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Wilmslow West and Chorley?

Wilmslow West and Chorley has 4 primary schools (2 rated Outstanding, 2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Wilmslow West and Chorley?

Wilmslow West and Chorley scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Wilmslow West and Chorley sits around rank 30,286 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Wilmslow West and Chorley?

The average household income in Wilmslow West and Chorley is around £68,147 per year, and 3% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Wilmslow West and Chorley?

Wilmslow West and Chorley is represented by 2 elected councillors: Mark Goldsmith (Residents of Wilmslow) and Michael David Gorman (Residents of Wilmslow).

All postcodes in Wilmslow West and Chorley

SK94LT

Altrincham Road

SK90EP

Hawthorn Lane

SK90GY

Hawthorn Lane

SK96DY

Sunnybank Drive

SK96JY

Knutsford Road

SK91AA

Hawthorn Lane

SK90ET

Hawthorn Lane

SK95BP

Hawthorn Park

SK96EQ

Davenport Avenue

SK96LD

Princess Road

SK96DF

Oak Close

SK95JJ

Clifford Road

SK96AT

South Oak Lane

SK95EB

Kings Close

SK90JY

Wilmslow West and Chorley

SK91DS

Grove Street

SK90BZ

Hawthorn Lane

SK96LJ

Thoresway Road

SK95HW

Chapel Lane

SK95BW

Hall Road

SK95EJ

Hawthorn Street

SK95NU

Morley Green Road

SK90GP

Hawthorn Lane

SK97GR

Broadacre Place

SK96DB

The Circuit

SK96DD

Moorway

SK96JJ

Croft Road

SK95HY

Bedells Lane

SK95DY

Alton Road

SK95AR

Water Lane

SK96AQ

Strawberry Lane

SK90JU

Wilmslow West and Chorley

SK95JL

Lindow Parade

SK90BX

Hawthorn Lane

SK95QA

Vale Road

SK95BF

Brockley Square

SK95DB

Highgrove Mews

SK94LY

Altrincham Road

SK95AP

Water Lane

SK95LU

Racecourse Park

SK96AH

Strawberry Lane

SK95PY

College Close

SK96EW

The Coppins

SK95LH

Lindow Lane

SK96LR

Sylvan Avenue

SK95HN

Victoria Road

SK91PR

Chapel Lane

SK95LD

Eastward Avenue

SK92WP

Hawthorn Lane

SK95DH

Old Orchard

SK95PW

Kings Road

SK95QW

Gatcombe Mews

SK95HZ

Chapel Lane

SK95EX

Lindfield Estate North

SK90HE

Hawthorn Lane

SK91AW

Church Street

SK95LL

Newgate

SK95LR

Racecourse Road

SK95HT

Albert Road

SK95DS

Gorsey Road

SK90JW

Wilmslow West and Chorley

SK96LA

Gravel Lane

SK90JG

Wilmslow West and Chorley

SK96JL

Meadow Way

SK95AH

Water Lane

SK96DE

Lyndhurst Close

SK95PZ

Kings Road

SK95HQ

Wilmslow West and Chorley

SK96AB

Northward Road

SK96JR

Alderley Lodge

SK96JE

Rostherne Road

SK90EA

Hawthorn Lane

SK95EY

Alma Lane

SK95PJ

Broad Walk

SK95AY

Wycliffe Avenue

SK95QE

Pownall Court

SK95DE

Hawthorn Grove

SK95EW

Hawthorn Street

SK95JA

Fulshaw Avenue

SK96BN

Burford Crescent

SK95AL

Water Lane

SK90FS

Hawthorn Lane

SK95JN

Curzon Mews

SK97SR

Stanley Terrace

SK96DZ

Cumber Drive

SK96NA

Halstone Avenue

SK95HB

Bourne Street

SK96AU

Orchard Close

SK96GN

Lowood Place

SK90JS

Wilmslow West and Chorley

SK95AN

Mobberley Road

SK95EQ

Kennerleys Lane

SK96EG

Gravel Lane

SK91DR

Grove Street

SK97SH

Knutsford Road

SK95AF

Water Lane

SK96EE

Chatsworth Road

SK95JY

Westward Road

SK97UW

Green Lane

SK96BQ

Moor Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.