Town Pop. 1,295

Living in Chelford: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Chelford is 52/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 55/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 18/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 6 places in the SK11 postcode district. The SK11 district averages 57/100, putting Chelford 5 points below its own postcode area. Its healthcare score runs 10 points below the SK11 district's 65/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SK11 postcode district.

52
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Settlement area

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Chelford scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
26.3 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 21 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↓ 74% below national average
Public order 2 crimes
↓ 77% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 2 crimes
↓ 78% below national average
Other theft 2 crimes
↓ 76% below national average
other 2 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Chillingham Close 6 crimes
  2. 2 Mill Lane 4 crimes
  3. 3 Station Road 3 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 5.4 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 10.1 µg/m³
76
Green Space 8
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
28
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Chelford CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
55
A&E departmentsWythenshawe Hospital7.8 mi
Manchester University Hospitals (central site)13 mi
Leighton Hospital13 mi
Hospital waitsEast Cheshire NHS Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs49.3%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity701 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
18
Full fibre (FTTP)77.7%
available across Cheshire East
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
45.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
45.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
88.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 34 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate56.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.5%Unemployed1.2%Retired32.1%Student2.5%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial57.8%Skilled & technical29.6%Routine & elementary12.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)47.8%Apprenticeship3.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership76.2%
Among the least-deprived 10% 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
40
Chelford 0.2 mi
Alderley Edge 2.9 mi
Goostrey 3.9 mi
J19 M6 5.8 mi
J6 M56 6 mi
J6 M56 6.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £413,750 20
Detached £507,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£365k £455k £547k £637k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Great Warford 39 1.1 mi away ⇄
Nether Alderley 40 2.2 mi away ⇄
Knolls Green 41 2.6 mi away ⇄
Over Peover 44 2.6 mi away ⇄
Withington Green 39 2.7 mi away ⇄
Alderley Edge 54 2.8 mi away ⇄
Mobberley 40 3.5 mi away ⇄
Knutsford 56 4.1 mi away ⇄
Goostrey 39 4.1 mi away ⇄
Wilmslow 63 4.2 mi away ⇄
Lower Peover 35 4.5 mi away ⇄
Mottram St Andrew 48 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chelford a nice place to live?

Chelford is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Chelford is 52/100, 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 Chelford?

Chelford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 34 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Chelford?

Among the top-rated schools in Chelford is Chelford CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Chelford in total.

What are house prices like in Chelford?

The current median house price in Chelford is £413,750, around 45% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £507,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 6%. There were 20 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Chelford in context

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Postcode districts in Chelford

SK11 57 ⇄

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