Area guide · Cheshire

Living in Disley

A snapshot of life in Disley, North West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Disley is a village in Cheshire, North West with a population of 3,891. The average house price is £404,415 and the overall crime rate is 60.1 per 1,000 residents.

Where Disley ranks

Population

3,891

Avg House Price

£404,415

Crime Rate

60.1/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

312 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£31,619

Median Age

45.2

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Disley's detached homes (£583,155) command roughly 3.5× the price of a flat (£165,750).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Disley prices have risen 49% over the last 9 years (£271,378 → £404,415).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£583,155	£540,000	33
Semi-Detached	£322,106	£331,500	20
Terraced	£244,727	£234,250	20
Flat	£165,750	£160,500	4

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Disley is 60.1 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Disley: violent crime (44% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	1
Primary	1
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Disley Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Disley averages 312 Mbps — 212% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Disley homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 62.7% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.8
% Rated C or Above	62.7%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,191

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,891
Median Age	45.2
Median Household Income	£31,619
Employment Rate	58.5%
Owner Occupied	71.5%
Degree-Level Qualified	37.6%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Disley?

The average house price in Disley is £404,415 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Disley?

The most affordable entry point in Disley is a flat, with an average price of £165,750.

Is Disley a safe place to live?

Disley has a recorded crime rate of 60.1 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 Disley?

Disley has 1 school in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Disley?

Average broadband download speeds in Disley are around 312 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 94% of premises.

How big is Disley?

Disley is a settlement in Cheshire with a population of approximately 3,891.

Most compared with

How does Disley stack up against its neighbours?

Alderley Edge

Disley

House price: £725,204 · £404,415
Crime rate: 60.3 · 60.1
Distance: 9.1 mi

Altrincham

Disley

House price: £488,148 · £404,415
Crime rate: 73.9 · 60.1
Distance: 12.9 mi

Ashton-under-Lyne

Disley

House price: £214,995 · £404,415
Crime rate: 95.4 · 60.1
Distance: 9.5 mi

Audenshaw

Disley

House price: £238,857 · £404,415
Crime rate: 95.2 · 60.1
Distance: 8.8 mi

Bollington

Disley

House price: £349,754 · £404,415
Crime rate: 59.7 · 60.1
Distance: 5.2 mi

Bowdon

Disley

House price: £952,908 · £404,415
Crime rate: 74 · 60.1
Distance: 13.6 mi

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