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Wilmslow West and Chorley

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

Deprivation level

1/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Wilmslow West and Chorley Population

10,087

Population density

899.8 per km²

Crime

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

British

8,908

88.29%

Other White

341

3.38%

White and Asian (mixed)

121

1.2%

Irish

120

1.19%

Pakistani

0.91%

Total population: 10,090

Economics

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

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

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.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	44	£840,000	£484	£527,325	£739,249	£1,081,250	£1,718,750
Semi-Detached	55	£530,000	£446	£292,500	£425,000	£675,000	£941,500
Terraced	29	£385,000	£420	£272,200	£330,000	£460,000	£597,000
Flats	23	£150,000	£253	£90,500	£125,000	£256,475	£468,495

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.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wilmslow West and Chorley.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail