Town Pop. 6,964

Living in Bollington: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bollington scores 53/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 43/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 28/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 11 scored places sharing the SK10 postcode district, Bollington ranks 5th. The SK10 district averages 59/100, putting Bollington 6 points below its own postcode area. On transport specifically, Bollington sits 18 points below the SK10 district figure of 61/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SK10 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
53.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 174 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 43 crimes
↓ 59% below national average
Public order 43 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 27 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 26 crimes
↓ 46% below national average
other 60 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Round Gardens 19 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 16 crimes
  3. 3 Rainow Road 11 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 7.3 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 9.7 µg/m³
74
Green Space 76
Parks Ample 17
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
41
5 schools in area · 12 within 4km
5Good
  • Bollington Cross CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Bollington St John's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Dean Valley Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Marlborough Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Pott Shrigley CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
33
A&E departmentsWythenshawe Hospital9.5 mi
Manchester University Hospitals (central site)12.1 mi
Manchester Royal Infirmary12.2 mi
Hospital waitsEast Cheshire NHS Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs49.3%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,096 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
28
Full fibre (FTTP)77.7%
available across Cheshire East
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
71.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
71.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 174 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate60%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60%Unemployed1.6%Retired28%Student3.3%Other inactive7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.6%Skilled & technical31.7%Routine & elementary17.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.6%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.5%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership74.9%
Among the least-deprived 23% 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
43
Prestbury 1.7 mi
Adlington (Cheshire) 2.1 mi
Macclesfield 2.5 mi
J1 M60 8.4 mi
J1 M60 8.5 mi
J27 M60 8.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32
Pubs & Bars Ample 9
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 7
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Adequate 7
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £315,000 67
Detached £430,000 10
Semi-detached £362,000 20
Terraced £275,000 29
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£209k £300k £394k £485k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Rainow 43 1.5 mi away ⇄
Adlington (Cheshire East) 41 2.0 mi away ⇄
Prestbury (Cheshire East) 49 2.1 mi away ⇄
Macclesfield 62 2.6 mi away ⇄
Mottram St Andrew 48 3.3 mi away ⇄
Poynton 60 3.7 mi away ⇄
Woodford (Stockport) 49 3.7 mi away ⇄
Langley (Cheshire East) 39 3.8 mi away ⇄
Higher Poynton 51 3.9 mi away ⇄
Sutton Lane Ends 39 3.9 mi away ⇄
Dean Row 54 4.5 mi away ⇄
Gawsworth 40 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bollington a nice place to live?

Bollington is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Bollington is 53/100, 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 Bollington?

Bollington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 373 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bollington?

Among the top-rated schools in Bollington are Bollington Cross CofE Primary School, Bollington St John's CofE Primary School and Dean Valley Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Bollington in total.

What are house prices like in Bollington?

The current median house price in Bollington is £315,000, around 11% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £430,000, semi-detached £362,000, terraced £275,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 5%. There were 67 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Bollington

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