Town Pop. 3,516

Living in Cheddleton: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Cheddleton is 43/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 83/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 33/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Of the 5 places sharing the ST13 postcode district, Cheddleton scores lowest. Against the wider ST13 district average of 50/100, that is 7 points below. On economic health specifically, Cheddleton sits 19 points above the ST13 district figure of 64/100. For the surrounding area, see ST13 postcode district.

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Cheddleton scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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ST13 5AB ST13 6AA ST13 7AA ST13 8AA ST13 9AD ST13

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
54.3 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 100 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 20 crimes
↓ 63% below national average
Public order 18 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Other theft 16 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↓ 46% below national average
other 24 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Main Road 14 crimes
  2. 2 Cheadle Road 11 crimes
  3. 3 Hollow Lane 10 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 7.5 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 9.5 µg/m³
74
Green Space 75
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
11
2 schools in area · 4 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • St John's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Edward's CofE Academy CheddletonPrimary · inspected 2025
    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
3
A&E departmentsRoyal Stoke University Hospital7.5 mi
Leighton Hospital18 mi
Wythenshawe Hospital23.6 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryLeek Health Centre3 mi
GP capacity1,385 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
33
Full fibre (FTTP)64.7%
available across Staffordshire Moorlands
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
60.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
57.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 76 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate57.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.2%Unemployed1.8%Retired30.8%Student3.4%Other inactive6.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.9%Skilled & technical37%Routine & elementary22%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)19.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.1%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership84.9%
Among the least-deprived 24% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
59
Council tax Staffordshire Moorlands · 2026-27
A £1,559
B £1,818
C £2,078
D £2,338
E £2,858
F £3,377
G £3,897
H £4,676
Energy West Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
29
Longton 6.6 mi
Blythe Bridge 6.9 mi
Stoke-on-Trent 7.1 mi
J15 M6 9.9 mi
J15 M6 10.1 mi
J16 M6 12.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 6
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £227,500 24
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£168k £251k £336k £419k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Leekbrook 47 1.3 mi away ⇄
Longsdon 40 1.5 mi away ⇄
Wetley Rocks 37 1.9 mi away ⇄
Birchall 59 1.9 mi away ⇄
Leek 58 2.7 mi away ⇄
Stanley (Staffordshire Moorlands) 47 2.8 mi away ⇄
Endon 51 3.1 mi away ⇄
Ipstones 44 3.2 mi away ⇄
Werrington 44 3.5 mi away ⇄
Kingsley (Staffordshire Moorlands) 38 4.0 mi away ⇄
Rudyard 45 4.2 mi away ⇄
Brown Edge 50 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cheddleton a nice place to live?

Cheddleton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Cheddleton is 43/100, 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 Cheddleton?

Cheddleton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 191 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Cheddleton?

Among the top-rated schools in Cheddleton is St John's CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Cheddleton in total.

What are house prices like in Cheddleton?

The current median house price in Cheddleton is £227,500, around 20% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 29%. There were 24 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Cheddleton in context

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Postcode districts in Cheddleton

ST13 50 ⇄

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