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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

SK95LE

Westward Road

SK91WJ

Hawthorn Lane

SK97TQ

Chelford Road

SK96JA

Knutsford Road

SK95DP

Gorsey Road

SK96LY

Alderdale Grove

SK95EZ

Simpson Street

SK97SL

Carr Lane

SK96AR

South Oak Lane

SK95JB

Fulshaw Court

SK91JX

Alderley Road

SK95ES

Hawthorn Lane

SK95NS

Nansmoss Lane

SK96BP

Arlington Way

SK95EE

Grove Avenue

SK95PL

Broad Walk

SK95JE

Birch Avenue

SK97SP

Gore Lane

SK96BX

Moor Lane

SK95PS

Priory Road

SK97ST

Prospect Lane

SK96LN

Poplar Avenue

SK95PP

Friars Close

SK95DQ

Hawthorn Lane

SK96AF

Oak Lane

SK96LP

Hartford Avenue

SK95LQ

Oakwood Avenue

SK96DN

Moor Lane

SK96AL

Wingfield Avenue

SK95DJ

Carrwood Road

SK97GB

Hawthorn Lane

SK90JL

Wilmslow West and Chorley

SK95JF

Church Walk

SK96LQ

Gravel Lane

SK95EL

Hawthorn Street

SK95QL

Clarence Court

SK95BG

Grove Way

SK96EH

Upcast Lane

SK90GF

Hawthorn Lane

SK90HP

Hawthorn Lane

SK95LF

Racecourse Road

SK95NG

Altrincham Road

SK95DG

Hawthorn Lane

SK95QN

Balmoral Way

SK95DW

Carrwood Road

SK97SQ

Dingle Avenue

SK96DT

Lindow Fold Drive

SK95ER

Beech Lane

SK96LX

Beechfield Avenue

SK96ND

Cottage Grove

SK95JG

Nursery Lane

SK97SS

Knutsford Road

SK95LJ

Racecourse Road

SK95EH

Hawthorn Street

SK96NE

Gravel Lane

SK95BR

Hawthorn Avenue

SK96NB

Shenhurst Close

SK96EP

Bramley Close

SK97SF

Knutsford Road

SK96LT

Gravel Lane

SK96DS

Leigh Road

SK95NA

West View

SK95DA

Kensington Court

SK95GT

Wilmslow West and Chorley

SK96AD

Northward Road

SK95ND

Altrincham Road

SK95DL

Carrwood Road

SK96JW

Clifton Drive

SK96AW

Moor Lane

SK90EJ

Hawthorn Lane

SK95AX

Hawthorn Lane

SK96BS

New Street

SK96LH

Ashdene Road

SK96DJ

Clay Lane

SK97TH

Foden Lane

SK96LF

Regent Close

SK95NX

Dooleys Lane

SK97SE

Upcast Lane

SK95NZ

Eccups Lane

SK90DS

Hawthorn Lane

SK91AN

Bank Square

SK90FW

Hawthorn Lane

SK90HL

Hawthorn Lane

SK97LJ

Hawthorn Lane

SK95AE

Water Lane

SK96LG

Stoney Lane

SK91AX

Church Street

SK96AN

Wingfield Drive

SK96BG

Eden Close

SK95NH

Altrincham Road

SK95NR

Mobberley Road

SK95EN

Hawthorn Street

SK95EG

Grove Avenue

SK90HD

Hawthorn Lane

SK96AG

Moor Lane

SK95LT

Battery Lane

SK95AJ

Water Lane

SK95PN

Broad Walk

SK95BT

Park Road

SK95HX

Chapel Lane

Data Sources

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