Town Pop. 160

Living in Adlington (Cheshire East): Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Adlington (Cheshire East) comes out at 41/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 94/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Adlington (Cheshire East) places 10th of 11 in the SK10 postcode district. Against the wider SK10 district average of 59/100, that is 18 points below. On economic health specifically, Adlington (Cheshire East) sits 24 points above the SK10 district figure of 70/100. For the surrounding area, see SK10 postcode district.

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Adlington (Cheshire East) scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
83
612.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 52 crimes
↑ 876% above national average
Public order 13 crimes
↑ 1151% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 971% above national average
Drugs 6 crimes
↑ 1036% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 405% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Roundy Lane 19 crimes
  2. 2 London Road 14 crimes
  3. 3 Mill Lane 9 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 6.3 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 9.2 µg/m³
75
Green Space 40
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
16
1 school in area · 14 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Adlington Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
8
A&E departmentsWythenshawe Hospital7.9 mi
Manchester University Hospitals (central site)10.4 mi
Manchester Royal Infirmary10.5 mi
Hospital waitsEast Cheshire NHS Trust1.9 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs49.3%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Middlewood Partnership1.9 mi
GP capacity1,450 patients per GP
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Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
10
Full fibre (FTTP)77.7%
available across Cheshire East
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
2.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
2.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
94
Employment rate49.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.2%Unemployed1.7%Retired36.5%Student3.8%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial55.7%Skilled & technical32.2%Routine & elementary12%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)14.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)45%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership85.9%
Among the least-deprived 14% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
48
Council tax Cheshire East · 2026-27
A £1,637
B £1,909
C £2,182
D £2,455
E £3,001
F £3,546
G £4,092
H £4,910
Energy North West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
39
Adlington (Cheshire) 0.1 mi
Prestbury 1.9 mi
Poynton 2.1 mi
J1 M60 6.4 mi
J1 M60 6.5 mi
J2 M60 6.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
19
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Adlington (Cheshire East) in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Woodford (Stockport) 49 1.7 mi away ⇄
Poynton 60 2.0 mi away ⇄
Bollington 53 2.0 mi away ⇄
Prestbury (Cheshire East) 49 2.4 mi away ⇄
Mottram St Andrew 48 2.6 mi away ⇄
Higher Poynton 51 2.8 mi away ⇄
Dean Row 54 2.9 mi away ⇄
Rainow 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
Bramhall 73 3.5 mi away ⇄
Hazel Grove 72 3.9 mi away ⇄
High Lane 52 4.0 mi away ⇄
Macclesfield 62 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Adlington (Cheshire East) a nice place to live?

Adlington (Cheshire East) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Adlington (Cheshire East) is 41/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Adlington (Cheshire East)?

Adlington (Cheshire East) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 83/100. There were 98 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Adlington (Cheshire East) in context

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Postcode districts in Adlington (Cheshire East)

SK10 59 ⇄

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