Edgeley

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Suburb of Stockport, in Greater Manchester, England

title: "Edgeley" type: doc version: 1 created: 2026-02-28 author: "Wikipedia contributors" status: active scope: public tags: ["areas-of-stockport"] description: "Suburb of Stockport, in Greater Manchester, England" topic_path: "general/areas-of-stockport" source: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edgeley" license: "CC BY-SA 4.0" wikipedia_page_id: 0 wikipedia_revision_id: 0

::summary Suburb of Stockport, in Greater Manchester, England ::

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FieldValue
map_typeGreater Manchester
countryEngland
official_nameEdgeley
coordinates
population14182
area_total_km23.01
metropolitan_boroughStockport
metropolitan_countyGreater Manchester
regionNorth West England
post_townSTOCKPORT
postcode_areaSK
postcode_districtSK3
dial_code0161
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| map_type = Greater Manchester | country = England | official_name = Edgeley | coordinates = | population = 14182 | area_total_km2 = 3.01 | metropolitan_borough = Stockport | metropolitan_county = Greater Manchester | region = North West England | post_town = STOCKPORT | postcode_area = SK | postcode_district = SK3 | dial_code = 0161 Edgeley is a suburb of Stockport, in Greater Manchester, England. It is characterised largely by Victorian terraced housing around Alexandra Park. The population in 2021 was 14,182.

History

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References to Edgeley, or "Eddyshelegh", are recorded in the early part of the 13th century. However, the main history of the area dates from the beginning of the Industrial Revolution where it was a working class hub, after the decline of industrial Britain, Edgeley, like many northern urban areas, suffered economically and the area fell into decay; after some subtle investment the area is slowly showing signs of improvement.

On 27 November 1792, an advertisement appeared in the Manchester Mercury to let land at Edgeley as:

::quote An Eligible situation for Bleach Ground or Print Field in which there are a number of Fine White Sand Springs with a Rivulet capable of Turning Wash Wheels etc. The Grounds lie very contiguous to the populous Manufacturing Town of Stockport where Bleachers and Printers are both much wanted and every encouragement will be given to a good tenant ::

William Sykes took the land and established the Sykes Bleaching Company. There were few trees in the area but, as wood was needed in the drying process, he undertook extensive tree-planting in the area. He built a "stately house", Edgeley House, which was the home of the family for succeeding generations until it became Alexandra Park. Wells were sunk including the "Silver Well", and by 1830 these had quadrupled the water supply. Reservoirs were also built. These undertakings were of great value to people in the area in times of excessive drought. The Sykes family originally owned most of the land in Edgeley and employed many people. They invested their wealth back into the area with parks, churches, schools and Edgeley Park.

The Brinksway Chapel, built in 1823, was nicknamed the 'Beef–Steak Chapel' as it was built to encourage vegetarianism by men with shares of one pound each. Saint Matthew's Church was built on the site in 1843.

Amenities

The commercial centre of Edgeley is Castle Street.

Alexandra Park is on the former site of Edgeley House and contains a bowling green, a children's play area, a tennis, basketball and football court and a skate park. The Sykes' reservoir, which originally served the bleaching works, backs onto the Park. The regeneration of the area has seen the mill pond developed into a public space popular with anglers.

Edgeley Park is home to Stockport County F.C..

Transport

Edgeley is served by Stockport railway station (also known as "Stockport Edgeley" or "Edgeley"). It was opened on 15 February 1843 by the Manchester and Birmingham Railway, following completion of Stockport Viaduct just to its north. It is served by Avanti West Coast inter-city services between and , with routes to other major locations in Great Britain by other operators; in addition, Northern Trains operates local services within Greater Manchester, Derbyshire and Cheshire.

Bus services are operated by Stagecoach Manchester, Diamond Bus North West and Metroline Manchester; routes connect the area with Stockport Interchange, Altrincham, Cheadle and Wythenshawe.

Notable people

References

References

  1. "2011 Census of Edgeley & Cheadle Heath ward".
  2. [http://interactive.stockport.gov.uk/Heritage/Astle's%20History%20of%20Stockport/00000161.pdf Stockport Advertiser History of Stockport Chapter IX p. 103]{{Dead link. (August 2019)
  3. Gardens (en), Parks and. "Alexandra Park – Edgeley".
  4. [http://interactive.stockport.gov.uk/Heritage/Astle's%20History%20of%20Stockport/00000163.pdf Stockport Advertiser History of Stockport Chapter IX p. 105]{{Dead link. (August 2019)
  5. [http://www.edgeley-stockport.com A Guide to Edgeley's Area, Shops, Business & History] {{webarchive. link. (16 September 2008)
  6. "Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council – Edgeley".
  7. (1989). "Peaks and Plains by Rail". Jarrold Colour Publications.
  8. (18 May 2025). "Our latest timetables and ticket info". Avanti West Coast.
  9. "Edgeley bus services".
  10. (22 January 2009). "Obituary: John Axon".
  11. (18 September 2011). "Obituary: Sidney Gilliat".
  12. (24 May 2006). "Our man Daz tells his Euro fans: 'I'll be back!'".
  13. "Edgeley History".
  14. "Cheadle Civic Society website".

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