Last updated May 2026

Area guide · Cheshire

Living in Holmes Chapel

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

At a glance

Holmes Chapel is a village in Cheshire, North West with a population of 6,949. The average house price is £351,747 and the overall crime rate is 59.6 per 1,000 residents.

Where Holmes Chapel ranks

Population

6,949

Avg House Price

£351,747

Crime Rate

59.6/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

438 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£31,749

Median Age

45.5

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Holmes Chapel's detached homes (£482,100) command roughly 4.2× the price of a flat (£116,105).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Holmes Chapel prices have risen 1% over the last 9 years (£347,950 → £351,747).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£482,100	£461,250	66
Semi-Detached	£297,702	£308,000	37
Terraced	£255,090	£267,498	22
Flat	£116,105	£118,500	19

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Holmes Chapel is 59.6 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Holmes Chapel: violent crime (45% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	3
Primary	2
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Hermitage Primary School	Primary	Good
Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School	Secondary	Good
Holmes Chapel Primary School	Primary	No rating available

Broadband & Connectivity

Holmes Chapel averages 438 Mbps — 338% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Holmes Chapel homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 66.9% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	71.2
% Rated C or Above	66.9%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,176

Demographics & Economy

Population	6,949
Median Age	45.5
Median Household Income	£31,749
Employment Rate	57.8%
Owner Occupied	70.1%
Degree-Level Qualified	36.7%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Holmes Chapel?

The average house price in Holmes Chapel is £351,747 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Holmes Chapel?

The most affordable entry point in Holmes Chapel is a flat, with an average price of £116,105.

Is Holmes Chapel a safe place to live?

Holmes Chapel has a recorded crime rate of 59.6 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 Holmes Chapel?

Holmes Chapel has 3 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Holmes Chapel?

Average broadband download speeds in Holmes Chapel are around 438 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 96.5% of premises.

How big is Holmes Chapel?

Holmes Chapel is a settlement in Cheshire with a population of approximately 6,949.

Most compared with

How does Holmes Chapel stack up against its neighbours?

Alderley Edge

Holmes Chapel

House price: £725,204 · £351,747
Crime rate: 60.3 · 59.6
Distance: 8.7 mi

Alsager

Holmes Chapel

House price: £335,746 · £351,747
Crime rate: 59.8 · 59.6
Distance: 7.4 mi

Altrincham

Holmes Chapel

House price: £488,148 · £351,747
Crime rate: 73.9 · 59.6
Distance: 13.2 mi

Barnton

Holmes Chapel

House price: £200,015 · £351,747
Crime rate: 66.5 · 59.6
Distance: 9.3 mi

Biddulph

Holmes Chapel

House price: £216,454 · £351,747
Crime rate: 55.5 · 59.6
Distance: 9.7 mi

Bignall End

Holmes Chapel

House price: £235,056 · £351,747
Crime rate: 68.8 · 59.6
Distance: 10.6 mi

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