The modern development has limited amenities, although there is a Latin American cuisine restaurant situated on the canal side, nearby.

The village hit the headlines in March 2006 when a fire at a house on Hillside Road killed four people.

The cause of the fire was quickly established as arson and eight months later a local man called Mark Goldstraw was found guilty on four counts of murder.

Ashcombe Park in Cheadle Road is a Grade II* listed stately house built by James Trubshaw between 1807 and 1811.

The parish church of St Edward the Confessor is on Hollow Lane; it is a Grade II* listed building.

The base is medieval; the upper part is by George Gilbert Scott Jr. and features Instruments of the Passion designed by William Morris.

The John Pointon Sports And Recreation Facility was opened at Windy Arbour, Cheddleton on the ground of the old Berresford Bus site.