Area guide · High Peak

Living in Chapel-en-le-Frith

A snapshot of life in Chapel-en-le-Frith, East Midlands — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Chapel-en-le-Frith is a village in High Peak, East Midlands with a population of 7,235. The average house price is £276,550 and the overall crime rate is 57.5 per 1,000 residents.

Where Chapel-en-le-Frith ranks

Population

7,235

Avg House Price

£276,550

Crime Rate

57.5/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

132 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£30,935

Median Age

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Chapel En Le Frith's detached homes (£358,333) command roughly 1.2× the price of a semi-detached (£286,900).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Chapel En Le Frith prices have risen 9% over the last 9 years (£253,715 → £276,550).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£358,333	£360,000	3
Semi-Detached	£286,900	£260,000	5
Terraced	N/A	N/A	0
Flat	N/A	N/A	0

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Chapel-en-le-Frith is 57.5 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Chapel En Le Frith: violent crime (42% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	1
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Chapel-en-le-Frith CofE VC Primary School	Primary	Good
Chapel-en-le-Frith High School	Secondary	No rating available

Broadband & Connectivity

Chapel En Le Frith averages 132 Mbps — 32% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Chapel En Le Frith homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 57.4% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	69.6
% Rated C or Above	57.4%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,328

Demographics & Economy

Population	7,235
Median Age	46
Median Household Income	£30,935
Employment Rate	58.7%
Owner Occupied	71.5%
Degree-Level Qualified	36.6%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Chapel En Le Frith?

The average house price in Chapel En Le Frith is £276,550 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Chapel En Le Frith?

The most affordable entry point in Chapel En Le Frith is a semi-detached, with an average price of £286,900.

Is Chapel En Le Frith a safe place to live?

Chapel En Le Frith has a recorded crime rate of 57.5 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Chapel En Le Frith?

Chapel En Le Frith has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Chapel En Le Frith?

Average broadband download speeds in Chapel En Le Frith are around 132 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 90.5% of premises.

How big is Chapel En Le Frith?

Chapel En Le Frith is a settlement in High Peak with a population of approximately 7,235.

Most compared with

How does Chapel-en-le-Frith stack up against its neighbours?

Alderley Edge

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House price: £725,204 · £276,550
Crime rate: 60.3 · 57.5
Distance: 13.3 mi

Ashton-under-Lyne

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House price: £214,995 · £276,550
Crime rate: 95.4 · 57.5
Distance: 13.8 mi

Audenshaw

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House price: £238,857 · £276,550
Crime rate: 95.2 · 57.5
Distance: 13.6 mi

Bakewell

Chapel-en-le-Frith

House price: £428,081 · £276,550
Crime rate: 45.5 · 57.5
Distance: 12.4 mi

Bollington

Chapel-en-le-Frith

House price: £349,754 · £276,550
Crime rate: 59.7 · 57.5
Distance: 8.0 mi

Bramhall

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House price: £581,179 · £276,550
Crime rate: 75.1 · 57.5
Distance: 10.6 mi

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