Town Pop. 4,546

Living in Alderley Edge: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Alderley Edge is 54/100, built from 9 categories. Healthcare is where Alderley Edge most outperforms the national norm: 53/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 23/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 11 places in the SK10 postcode district. The SK10 district averages 59/100, putting Alderley Edge 5 points below its own postcode area. Economic health (89) and safety (81) sit at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: SK10 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
81
104.5 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 183 crimes
↑ 21% above national average
Public order 49 crimes
↑ 66% above national average
Burglary 43 crimes
↑ 171% above national average
Other theft 41 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 33 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 126 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 46 crimes
  2. 2 George Street 23 crimes
  3. 3 Chelford Road 22 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 6.4 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 9.5 µg/m³
75
Green Space 24
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Ample 18
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 32
Bowling Greens Adequate 3
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
27
4 schools in area · 8 within 4km
3Good1Ungraded
  • Ashdene Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Lindow Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Nether Alderley Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Alderley Edge Community 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
53
A&E departmentsWythenshawe Hospital5.8 mi
Manchester University Hospitals (central site)10.4 mi
Manchester Royal Infirmary10.4 mi
Hospital waitsMid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.1%
1 GP surgery in area 3 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity944 patients per GP
3dentists2pharmacies

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
23
Full fibre (FTTP)77.7%
available across Cheshire East
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
72%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
74.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 158 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate52.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.6%Unemployed1.8%Retired31.7%Student4.4%Other inactive9.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial58.2%Skilled & technical30.7%Routine & elementary11.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)13.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)50.8%Apprenticeship3.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership78.4%
Among the least-deprived 11% 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
50
Alderley Edge 0.3 mi
Wilmslow 1.8 mi
Chelford 2.9 mi
J6 M56 4.9 mi
J6 M56 5 mi
J5 M56 5.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
53
Pubs & Bars Adequate 7
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 13
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Ample 34
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Ample 15

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £525,000 44
Semi-detached £480,000 17
Flat / Maisonette £295,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£240k £637k £1.0m £1.4m 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Nether Alderley 40 1.7 mi away ⇄
Wilmslow 63 1.8 mi away ⇄
Mottram St Andrew 48 2.0 mi away ⇄
Great Warford 39 2.4 mi away ⇄
Dean Row 54 2.4 mi away ⇄
Chelford 52 2.8 mi away ⇄
Knolls Green 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Prestbury (Cheshire East) 49 3.3 mi away ⇄
Styal 47 3.5 mi away ⇄
Mobberley 40 4.2 mi away ⇄
Woodford (Stockport) 49 4.2 mi away ⇄
Adlington (Cheshire East) 41 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Alderley Edge a nice place to live?

Alderley Edge is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Alderley Edge is 54/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Alderley Edge?

Alderley Edge is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 81/100. There were 475 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Alderley Edge?

Among the top-rated schools in Alderley Edge are Ashdene Primary School, Lindow Community Primary School and Nether Alderley Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Alderley Edge in total.

What are house prices like in Alderley Edge?

The current median house price in Alderley Edge is £525,000, around 84% above the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £480,000, flat £295,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 19%. There were 44 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Alderley Edge in context

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Postcode districts in Alderley Edge

SK10 59 ⇄
SK9 61 ⇄

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