Area Info for Bosley (Cheshire)

About Bosley, Cheshire, UK

Bosley is a small village located in Cheshire, England. It is situated within the Cheshire East unitary authority area and is part of the civil parish of Bosley. The village is known for its rural character and scenic countryside, making it a peaceful location for residents and visitors alike.

Geography and Location

Bosley lies near the Peak District National Park, offering picturesque views and access to outdoor activities. The village is approximately 10 miles southeast of Macclesfield and about 20 miles south of Manchester. It is surrounded by farmland and woodland, contributing to its tranquil environment.

History and Heritage

The area around Bosley has a history linked to agriculture and rural industries. Historically, it was part of the ancient county of Cheshire, with local landmarks reflecting its rural heritage. The village has maintained its traditional charm with historic buildings and local landmarks.

Local Economy and Amenities

Today, Bosley's economy is primarily based on agriculture, tourism, and local services. The village has limited amenities but benefits from its proximity to larger towns where residents can access shops, schools, and healthcare facilities. The surrounding countryside also attracts visitors for walking, cycling, and outdoor recreation.

Transport Links

Transport options in Bosley are limited, with the nearest major roads connecting to larger towns and cities. Public transport services are available via bus routes that connect to nearby towns, providing access to regional centres.

Notable Features

One notable feature of Bosley is the Bosley Cloud, a prominent hill offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is also known for its rural charm and traditional English countryside atmosphere.
Education
School
Bosley St Mary's CofE Primary School0.23 miles
Leek Road, Bosley, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 0NX
Buglawton Hall School2.22 miles
Buxton Road, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 3PQ
Rushton CofE (C) Primary School2.60 miles
Sugar Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 0SG
Wincle CofE Primary School2.61 miles
Wincle, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 0QH
Havannah Primary School2.99 miles
Malhamdale Road, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 2DF
Hollinhey Primary School3.20 miles
Bell Avenue, Sutton Lane Ends, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 0EE
Buglawton Primary School3.21 miles
Buxton Old Road, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 2EL
Gawsworth Primary School3.35 miles
Longbutts Lane, Gawsworth, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 9QU
Oracle3.45 miles
Unit 2 Dane Valley Mill, Havannah Street, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 2AH
Eaton Bank Academy3.52 miles
Jackson Road, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 1NT
Mossley CofE Primary School3.71 miles
Boundary Lane, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 3JA
Ash Grove Academy3.77 miles
Belgrave Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 7TF
Christ the King Catholic and Church of England Primary School3.94 miles
Fir Grove, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 7SF
Daven Primary School3.99 miles
New Street, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 3AH
Ivy Bank Primary School4.14 miles
Valley Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 8PB
Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School4.23 miles
Belgrave Avenue, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 1HT
Health
Clinic
Meadowside Medical Centre4.01 miles
Meadowside, Mountbatten Way, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 1DY
Meadowside Medical Centre4.01 miles
Riverside, Mountbatten Way, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 1DY
Specsavers Hearcare - Central & Eastern Cheshire - Congleton4.12 miles
3A Bridestone Shopping Centre, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 1XD
Eye Care Medical (Macclesfield)4.16 miles
Vision House, Gunco Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 7JL
Readesmoor Medical Group Practice4.25 miles
29-31 West Street, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 1JP
Park Lane Consultating Rooms Ltd - Aqp Adult Hearing4.33 miles
250 Park Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 8AD
Waters Green Medical Centre4.66 miles
Sunderland Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 6JL
Community Colposcopy Services - Cumberland House4.66 miles
Waters Green Medical Centre, Sunderland Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 6JL
Specsavers Hearcare - Central & Eastern Cheshire - Macclesfield4.82 miles
Unit 6, Mill Street Mall, Grosvenor Centre, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 6AJ
Amplifon Hearing Specialists (Macclesfield)4.84 miles
Aspinwall Court, 48A Chestergate, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 6BA
East Cheshire Dialysis Unit5.00 miles
Macclesfield District Hospital, Victoria Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 3BL
Vascular Studies Room (Macclesfield)5.00 miles
X Ray Dept, Macclesfield District Hospital, Victoria Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 3BL
Regional Hearing Specialists Ltd (Biddulph Primary Care Centre)5.66 miles
Biddulph Health Centre, Princess Street, Biddulph, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST8 6JN
Specsavers Hearcare - N.Staffs (Leek)7.18 miles
9 Derby Street, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 6HN
Specsavers Hearcare - Staffordshire - Leek7.18 miles
Specsavers Opticians, 9 Derby Street, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 6HN
One Recovery Staffordshire - Leek7.23 miles
Resource Centre, Russell Street, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 5JF
GP
Dr Fray D and Partners3.87 miles
Lawton House Surgery, Bromley Road, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 1QG
Dr Thomson CM and Partners4.01 miles
Meadowside Medical Centre, Meadowside, Mountbatten Way, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 1DY
Dr Carter E A & Partners4.25 miles
Readesmoor Medical Centre, 29-31 West Street, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 1JP
Dr PM Cocker and Partners4.66 miles
High Street Surgery, Waters Green Medical Centre, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 6JL
Dr Smith LKR and Partners4.66 miles
Sunderland Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 6JL
Dr Hodgson J M & Partners4.66 miles
Cumberland House, Waters Green Medical Centre, Sunderland Street, Cheshire, SK11 6JL
Park Lane Surgery4.66 miles
Waters Green Medical Centre, Sunderland Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 6JL
Dr Monaghan K N & Partners4.66 miles
Park Green Surgery, Sunderland Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 6JL
Dr Ford-Young WPD and Partner4.66 miles
Broken Cross Surgery, Waters Green Medical Centre, Sunderland Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 6JL
Biddulph Valley Surgery5.61 miles
Biddulph Primary Care Centre, Biddulph Valley Surgery, Wharf Road, Biddulph, ST8 6AG
biddulphdoctors5.61 miles
biddulphdoctors, Biddulph Primary Care Centre, Wharf Road, Biddulph, Staffordshire, ST8 6AG
Dr Thompson H E & Partners6.71 miles
Hope Cottage Surgery, 5 Macclesfield Road, Prestbury, Macclesfield, SK10 4BW
Park Medical Centre7.19 miles
Park Medical Centre, Ball Haye Road, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 6QR
Dr D H Hughes & Partners7.24 miles
Moorland Medical Centre, Dyson House Regent Street, Leek, Staffs, ST13 6LU
Dr J Sissons & Ptrs7.31 miles
Leek Health Centre, Fountain Street, Leek, Staffs, ST13 6JB
Dr Maxwell D A & Partners7.34 miles
Waterhouse Surgery, Wellington Road, Bollington, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 5JH
Hospital
Congleton War Memorial Hospital3.94 miles
Congleton War Memorial Hospital, Canal Road, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 3AR
John Munroe Hospital Site4.83 miles
Horton Road, Rudyard, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8RU
Spire Regency Hospital4.84 miles
West Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 8DW
Macclesfield District General Hospital5.00 miles
Macclesfield District General Hospital, Victoria Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 3BL
Millbrook Unit5.11 miles
Millbrook Unit, Macclesfield District General Hospital, Victoria Road,, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 3JA
Edith Shaw Hospital7.27 miles
5 Hugo Street, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 5PE
Leek Moorlands Hospital7.71 miles
Ashbourne Road, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 5BQ
Haywood Hospital9.68 miles
High Lane, Burslem, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 7AG
Cavendish Hospital9.76 miles
Manchester Road,, SK17 6TE
Buxton Hospital9.79 miles
London Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9NJ
Bradwell Hospital11.46 miles
Talke Road, Chesterton, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 7NJ
Aspen Healthcare - St Jude's Hospital12.48 miles
Sandy Lane, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 0LZ
Knutsford and District Community Hospital12.99 miles
Knutsford District and Community Hospital, Bexton Road, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 0BT
Stepping Hill Hospital13.35 miles
Poplar Grove, Hazel Grove, Stockport, Cheshire, SK2 7JE
Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal13.35 miles
100 Wilmslow Road, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 3DG
Royal Stoke University Hospital13.42 miles
Newcastle Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 6QG
Pharmacy
Salus Pharmacy3.29 miles
62A Havannah Street, Buglawton, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 2AT
Mossley Pharmacy3.62 miles
18 Biddulph Road, Mossley, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 3LG
London Road Pharmacy3.69 miles
Unit 1, 157 London Road, Macclesfield, SK11 7SP
The Co-Operative Pharmacy3.87 miles
1 Park Lane, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 3DN
Superdrug Pharmacy4.12 miles
39-41 High Street, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 1AU
Boots4.13 miles
Unit E Congleton Retail Park, Barn Road, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 1LJ
The Co-Operative Pharmacy4.14 miles
2 Mill Street, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 1AB
Boots4.15 miles
14-16 Bridge Street, Congleton, CW12 1AY
Tesco Instore Pharmacy4.21 miles
Barn Road, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 1LR
Lloydspharmacy4.23 miles
41a West Street, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 1JN
Congleton Pharmacy4.25 miles
Readesmoor Medical Centre, 29-31 West Street, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 1JP
The Co-Operative Pharmacy4.37 miles
209 Park Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 6UD
The Co-Operative Pharmacy4.59 miles
78-80 Sunderland Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 6HN
Lloydspharmacy4.64 miles
46-48 Charlotte Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 6JB
The Co-Operative Pharmacy4.66 miles
Bollin House, Sunderland Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 6JL
Cohens Chemist4.66 miles
Waters Green Medical Ctr, Sunderland Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6JL
Leisure
Park
GAWSWORTH [OLD] HALL (Grade II* Listed)2.81 miles
GAWSWORTH3.35 miles
CONGLETON PARK (Grade II Listed)3.80 miles
BIDDULPH VALLEY WAY (WHITEMOOR)3.87 miles
BIDDULPH GRANGE4.41 miles
BIDDULPH GRANGE (Grade I Listed)4.46 miles
ASTBURY MERE4.74 miles
TEGGS NOSE4.93 miles
WEST PARK (Grade II Listed)5.07 miles
RIVERSIDE PARK, MACCLESFIELD5.82 miles
MELLOR'S GARDENS (Grade II Listed)6.69 miles
GREENWAY BANK6.69 miles
BROUGH PARK FIELDS6.77 miles
MARSHES HILL COMMON6.99 miles
HAREGATE COMMUNITY GREEN7.01 miles
LADDEREDGE COUNTRY PARK7.46 miles
Shop
Groceries
Co-op Congleton2.98 miles
Buglawton, CW12 2BA
Londis Shell Lyme Green Service Station3.11 miles
London Road, Macclesfield, SK11 0JX
Co-op Congleton3.60 miles
Bromley Road, CW12 1PY
Costcutter Congleton3.63 miles
Manchester Road, Congleton, CW12 1NP
Hightown Convenience Store3.68 miles
3 Cross Lane, Congleton Cheshire CW12 3JU
Co-op Macclesfield3.71 miles
Macclesfield, London Road, SK11 7SP
Londis R & E Malkin Newsagents3.84 miles
14-16 Willow Street, Congleton, CW12 1RL
SPAR Congleton3.95 miles
Spar Store, 133/135 Canal Road, CW12 3AT
ALDI Mountbatten Way4.01 miles
Congleton, CW12 1DL
Farmfoods Congleton4.05 miles
4 Market Street, Congleton, CW12 1BP
Morrisons Congleton4.07 miles
Bridestone Shopping Centre, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 1YJ
Co-op Macclesfield4.08 miles
Macclesfield, Thornton Square, SK11 7XZ
M&S Congleton Simply Food4.13 miles
Unit A Congleton Retail Park, Congleton, CW12 1LJ
Tesco Congleton (Superstore)4.14 miles
Barn Rd, Congleton, Cheshire East, CW12 1LR
SPAR Congleton4.25 miles
Spar Store, 48a West Street, Cheshire, CW12 1JR
Co-op Macclesfield4.54 miles
Ivymeade, SK11 8NA
Transport
Airport
Manchester Airport Terminal 313.20 miles
Manchester Airport13.28 miles
Manchester Airport Terminal 113.39 miles
Manchester Airport Terminal 213.78 miles
Liverpool John Lennon Airport31.86 miles
Sheffield City Airport33.80 miles
Bus Stop
Village Store (NW)0.05 miles
Village Store (SE)0.05 miles
Dene House (SE)0.29 miles
Dene House (NW)0.29 miles
Crossroads (S)0.52 miles
Crossroads (N)0.53 miles
Bus Shelter (S)0.62 miles
Bus Shelter (N)0.62 miles
Smithy Lane (NW)0.72 miles
Smithy Lane (SE)0.74 miles
Conquest Plants Nursery (S)0.85 miles
Bosley Locks (SW)0.85 miles
Conquest Plants Nursery (N)0.85 miles
Bosley Locks (NE)0.85 miles
The Smithy (SE)0.89 miles
The Smithy (NW)0.90 miles
Railway Station
Congleton Rail Station3.62 miles
Macclesfield Rail Station4.75 miles
Prestbury Rail Station7.16 miles
Chelford Rail Station8.49 miles
Goostrey Rail Station8.65 miles
Kidsgrove Rail Station8.75 miles
Adlington (Cheshire) Rail Station8.92 miles
Alderley Edge Rail Station9.10 miles
Holmes Chapel Rail Station9.40 miles
Alsager Rail Station9.89 miles
Buxton Rail Station10.00 miles
Wilmslow Rail Station10.31 miles
Longport Rail Station10.96 miles
Poynton Rail Station11.05 miles
Whaley Bridge Rail Station11.25 miles
Handforth Rail Station11.39 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (SK11 0P*)
Number of Properties in Catchment322
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
15, LAKESIDE
BOSLEY
MACCLESFIELD
CHESHIRE EAST
SK11 0PL		£320,000
2025-03-14
terraced
freehold
Sold 2015-06-03   £192,500
4, FOLD LANE
BOSLEY
MACCLESFIELD
CHESHIRE EAST
SK11 0QA		£134,000
2024-04-16
semidetached
leasehold
27, LAKESIDE
BOSLEY
MACCLESFIELD
CHESHIRE EAST
SK11 0PL		£224,870
2023-08-04
semidetached
freehold
10, LAKESIDE
BOSLEY
MACCLESFIELD
CHESHIRE EAST
SK11 0PL		£300,000
2022-08-19
terraced
freehold
Sold 2014-12-18   £174,699
2, FOLD LANE
BOSLEY
MACCLESFIELD
CHESHIRE EAST
SK11 0QA		£111,000
2022-02-10
semidetached
leasehold
6, LAKESIDE
BOSLEY
MACCLESFIELD
CHESHIRE EAST
SK11 0PL		£250,000
2021-08-17
semidetached
freehold
7, ST MARYS PLACE
BOSLEY
MACCLESFIELD
CHESHIRE EAST
SK11 0QB		£198,000
2021-05-28
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2017-10-26   £87,500
ARCHITECTURAL SUPPLIES LTD, BUXTON ROAD
BOSLEY
MACCLESFIELD
CHESHIRE EAST
SK11 0PS		£1,010,000
2021-05-19
otherPropertyType
freehold
30, LAKESIDE
BOSLEY
MACCLESFIELD
CHESHIRE EAST
SK11 0PL		£210,000
2021-04-30
detached
freehold
GAWSWORTH QUARRY, LEEK ROAD
GAWSWORTH
MACCLESFIELD
CHESHIRE EAST
SK11 0JN		£120,000
2020-10-30
otherPropertyType
freehold
22, LAKESIDE
BOSLEY
MACCLESFIELD
CHESHIRE EAST
SK11 0PL		£214,500
2020-08-27
terraced
freehold
8, LAKESIDE
BOSLEY
MACCLESFIELD
CHESHIRE EAST
SK11 0PL		£245,000
2020-05-18
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2012-08-10   £165,500
21, LAKESIDE
BOSLEY
MACCLESFIELD
CHESHIRE EAST
SK11 0PL		£225,000
2020-03-20
semidetached
freehold
1, BOARS LEIGH PARK
BOSLEY
MACCLESFIELD
CHESHIRE EAST
SK11 0PN		£400,000
2019-12-06
detached
freehold
BECK HOUSE, BROOKS LANE
BOSLEY
MACCLESFIELD
CHESHIRE EAST
SK11 0PT		£537,000
2019-11-22
detached
freehold
Sold 2016-12-21   £510,000
3, LAKESIDE
BOSLEY
MACCLESFIELD
CHESHIRE EAST
SK11 0PL		£230,000
2019-11-15
semidetached
freehold
GRASMERE, BUXTON ROAD
BOSLEY
MACCLESFIELD
CHESHIRE EAST
SK11 0PS		£780,000
2018-11-30
detached
freehold
14, LAKESIDE
BOSLEY
MACCLESFIELD
CHESHIRE EAST
SK11 0PL		£206,000
2018-09-17
terraced
freehold
SOUTHLANDS, BUXTON ROAD
BOSLEY
MACCLESFIELD
CHESHIRE EAST
SK11 0PS		£550,000
2018-09-03
detached
freehold
STONEYFOLD WOOD, STONEYFOLD LANE
BOSLEY
MACCLESFIELD
CHESHIRE EAST
SK11 0PR		£60,000
2018-06-14
otherPropertyType
freehold
STONEYFOLD HOUSE, STONEYFOLD LANE
BOSLEY
MACCLESFIELD
CHESHIRE EAST
SK11 0PR		£294,000
2017-03-14
otherPropertyType
freehold
29, LAKESIDE
BOSLEY
MACCLESFIELD
CHESHIRE EAST
SK11 0PL		£235,000
2017-02-10
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2016-07-20   £217,500
Sold 2013-08-30   £172,500
Sold 2007-06-29   £189,950
4, LAKESIDE
BOSLEY
MACCLESFIELD
CHESHIRE EAST
SK11 0PL		£195,000
2016-01-29
semidetached
freehold
23, LAKESIDE
BOSLEY
MACCLESFIELD
CHESHIRE EAST
SK11 0PL		£222,000
2015-03-27
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2007-09-05   £127,000
BLAKEFIELD HOUSE
BOSLEY
MACCLESFIELD
CHESHIRE EAST
SK11 0PN		£380,000
2014-10-10
detached
freehold
BOARS LEIGH RESTAURANT
BOSLEY
MACCLESFIELD
CHESHIRE EAST
SK11 0PN		£325,000
2014-09-26
otherPropertyType
freehold
33, LAKESIDE
BOSLEY
MACCLESFIELD
CHESHIRE EAST
SK11 0PL		£235,000
2014-03-31
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2009-07-31   £195,000
Sold 2006-09-08   £210,000
37, LAKESIDE
BOSLEY
MACCLESFIELD
CHESHIRE EAST
SK11 0PL		£173,000
2013-12-04
semidetached
freehold
35, LAKESIDE
BOSLEY
MACCLESFIELD
CHESHIRE EAST
SK11 0PL		£192,500
2013-11-01
semidetached
freehold
HONEY COTTAGE
BOSLEY
MACCLESFIELD
CHESHIRE EAST
SK11 0PN		£247,000
2013-07-08
detached
freehold
STONEYFOLD COTTAGE, STONEYFOLD LANE
BOSLEY
MACCLESFIELD
CHESHIRE EAST
SK11 0PR		£535,000
2013-06-28
detached
freehold
26, LAKESIDE
BOSLEY
MACCLESFIELD
CHESHIRE EAST
SK11 0PL		£195,000
2013-04-26
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2006-12-08   £200,000
3, BOARS LEIGH PARK
BOSLEY
MACCLESFIELD
CHESHIRE EAST
SK11 0PN		£355,000
2012-05-02
detached
freehold
BIRCH NOOK, BUXTON ROAD
BOSLEY
MACCLESFIELD
CHESHIRE EAST
SK11 0PS		£375,000
2010-08-16
detached
freehold
2A, LAKESIDE
BOSLEY
MACCLESFIELD
CHESHIRE
SK11 0PL		£178,000
2007-05-25
terraced
freehold
WESTLANDS
BOSLEY
MACCLESFIELD
CHESHIRE
SK11 0PN		£550,000
2006-10-09
detached
freehold
1, LAKESIDE
BOSLEY
MACCLESFIELD
CHESHIRE
SK11 0PL		£205,000
2006-08-25
semidetached
freehold
BOSLEY BROOK COTTAGE, BROOKS LANE
BOSLEY
MACCLESFIELD
CHESHIRE
SK11 0PT		£890,000
2006-03-31
detached
freehold
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