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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 moderate crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 6 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

Based on 173 recent sales, the median property price is £530,000 in Wilmslow West and Chorley area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £2,600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wilmslow West and Chorley 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 Wilmslow West and Chorley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached53£851,250
Flats24£194,975
Terraced38£406,250
Semi-Detached58£532,500

10 years median price trend in Wilmslow West and Chorley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wilmslow West and Chorley.

All postcodes in Wilmslow West and Chorley

SK95BQ

Water Lane

SK96EN

Springfield Drive

SK95HR

Victoria Road

SK95EU

Beech Grove

SK96AJ

Wingfield Avenue

SK96JB

Knutsford Road

SK95JZ

South Close

SK96AP

Moor Lane

SK91NY

Alderley Road

SK95DU

Gorsey Road

SK96LU

Capesthorne Road

SK94LU

Morley Green

SK96EL

Knutsford Road

SK92WD

Hawthorn Lane

SK95AD

St James Drive

SK95QB

Woodlands Road

SK91NT

Wilmslow West and Chorley

SK95LA

Buckingham Road

SK95JX

Cambridge Avenue

SK96BR

Moor Lane

SK95BS

Hawthorn Walk

SK95JU

Buckingham Road

SK94AX

Altrincham Road

SK95DX

Alton Road

SK97TJ

Chelford Road

SK96BZ

Winchester Close

SK95PR

Priory Road

SK95NN

Altrincham Road

SK96DA

The Circuit

SK95NJ

Greaves Road

SK95BN

Hall Road

SK95NF

Gable Avenue

SK95PU

Manor Road

SK90BH

Hawthorn Lane

SK91EN

Alderley Road

SK90BT

Hawthorn Lane

SK95LG

Racecourse Road

SK96ES

The Ridings

SK96JN

Meadow Close

SK90JQ

Wilmslow West and Chorley

SK96GL

Whim Brook Walk

SK96DR

Rotherwood Road

SK95PX

Manor Close

SK91NX

Wilmslow West and Chorley

SK96DL

Moorfield Drive

SK95NQ

Altrincham Road

SK95DD

Hawthorn Lane

SK95DR

Pownall Road

SK94LR

Altrincham Road

SK91AL

Hawthorn Lane

SK90JZ

Wilmslow West and Chorley

SK96EB

The Lawns

SK95AG

Grove Way

SK90EQ

Hawthorn Lane

SK96BT

Newlands Drive

SK96LW

Granville Road

SK95NP

Sandy Lane

SK96GH

Wellfield Place

SK95GG

Ladies Walk Drive

SK96BL

Burford Crescent

SK96BH

Arlington Crescent

SK90EX

Hawthorn Lane

SK90HA

Hawthorn Lane

SK96AS

Oak Avenue

SK96EA

Cumber Lane

SK95NW

Altrincham Road

SK96BY

Moor Lane

SK96AA

Oak Lane

SK96BJ

Arlington Crescent

SK96AX

Acacia Avenue

SK95ET

The Park

SK90GA

Hawthorn Lane

SK96AY

Crofters Green

SK95DN

Carrwood Road

SK97SX

Foden Lane

SK95JH

Chapel Lane

SK91EB

Wilmslow West and Chorley

SK95NE

Davehall Avenue

SK95JD

Lindfield Estate South

SK90BB

Hawthorn Lane

SK90GH

Hawthorn Lane

SK90GB

Hawthorn Lane

SK95NT

Mobberley Road

SK95NY

Morley Green Road

SK95LB

Buckingham Road

SK96LE

Regent Bank

SK96DU

Riflemans Close

SK95HD

Bourne Street

SK95EP

Hawthorn Terrace

SK96LB

Beechway

SK95HA

Bourne Street

SK96ED

Cumber Close

SK95LW

Racecourse Road

SK95GH

Hawthorn Square

SK97SN

Beswicks Lane

SK91DY

Grove Street

SK90HJ

Hawthorn Lane

SK90GT

Hawthorn Lane

SK96GJ

Yates Grove

SK96DX

Cumber Lane

Data Sources

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