Area Profiles
Golden Triangle & Cheshire EastAlderley Edge is a small affluent village in Cheshire East, approximately 14 miles south of Manchester city centre. It is consistently ranked among the most expensive residential addresses in the North West of England and is well known for its high concentration of professional and business owner residents. The village centre offers a strong selection of independent restaurants, bars, and boutiques along London Road. The area is served by Alderley Edge railway station on the Manchester–Crewe line, offering regular services to Manchester Piccadilly in approximately 25 minutes.
Prestbury is a highly sought-after village in Cheshire East, holding the highest average residential property prices in the county at approximately £920,000 as of Q2 2025. The village is characterised by period architecture, a thriving independent high street, and strong community identity. It lies approximately 2 miles north of Macclesfield and 4 miles east of Wilmslow. The nearest railway station is Macclesfield, on the West Coast Main Line, offering services to Manchester Piccadilly in approximately 20 minutes and London Euston in approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.
Wilmslow is the largest town in the Cheshire Golden Triangle with a population of approximately 24,000. It is one of the most affluent towns in the North West of England, with median household incomes significantly above the national average. The town offers a wide range of retail, dining, and amenities along its high street, and is served by Wilmslow railway station on the Manchester–London Euston line, making it a popular choice for Manchester and London commuters alike. Manchester Airport is located approximately 4 miles northwest of the town centre.
Knutsford is a historic market town in Cheshire East with a population of approximately 13,000. It is known for its Georgian architecture, independent retail scene, and proximity to Tatton Park — one of the National Trust's most visited properties in the North West. Knutsford has a strong independent restaurant and café culture centred on King Street and Princess Street. The town is served by Knutsford railway station on the Altrincham–Chester line, with connections to Manchester Piccadilly via Altrincham in approximately 35 minutes.
Property Price History
Alderley Edge · SK9 7 · Annual AvgAlderley Edge — Average Sold Price by Year
| Year | Avg Sold Price | Detached | Semi-Detached | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (Q2) | £845,000 | £1,400,000 | £620,000 | +6.3% |
| 2024 | £795,000 | £1,310,000 | £585,000 | +3.2% |
| 2023 | £770,000 | £1,270,000 | £560,000 | -1.8% |
| 2022 | £784,000 | £1,295,000 | £572,000 | +12.4% |
| 2021 | £697,000 | £1,150,000 | £508,000 | +8.9% |
| 2020 | £640,000 | £1,055,000 | £467,000 | +2.1% |
| 2019 | £627,000 | £1,032,000 | £457,000 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | £631,000 | £1,040,000 | £461,000 | +1.4% |