Town Pop. 1,868

Living in Chinley: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Chinley is 51/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 79/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Among the 4 scored places sharing the SK23 postcode district, Chinley ranks 3rd.

On broadband specifically, Chinley sits 45 points above the SK23 district figure of 34/100. Safety (93) also clears 80/100. Below 30/100: healthcare (17), schools (19) and lifestyle (29). Wider context for the surrounding area: SK23 postcode district.

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Chinley scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
80.8 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 80 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Public order 15 crimes
↑ 23% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 23% above national average
other 18 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Combs Road 8 crimes
  2. 2 Brierley Park 8 crimes
  3. 3 Marsh Way 8 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 5.5 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 9.1 µg/m³
76
Green Space 70
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
19
3 schools in area · 8 within 4km
2Good1Ungraded
  • Buxworth Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Chinley Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Peak SchoolSpecial · 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
17
A&E departmentsManchester University Hospitals (central site)14.1 mi
Manchester Royal Infirmary14.2 mi
Wythenshawe Hospital14.5 mi
Hospital waitsChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks54.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.2%
Nearest GP surgeryThornbrook Surgery1.6 mi
GP capacity1,241 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
79
Full fibre (FTTP)80.1%
available across High Peak
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 58 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate59.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.7%Unemployed1.5%Retired29.6%Student2.6%Other inactive6.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.6%Skilled & technical33.2%Routine & elementary19.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)19%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.7%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership80.3%
Among the least-deprived 30% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
54
Council tax High Peak · 2026-27
A £1,590
B £1,855
C £2,120
D £2,385
E £2,915
F £3,445
G £3,975
H £4,770
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
33
Chinley 0.2 mi
Whaley Bridge 1.9 mi
Chapel-en-le-Frith 2.1 mi
J3 M67 9.6 mi
J25 M60 9.7 mi
J26 M60 9.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 4
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 £320,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All Semi
£218k £255k £294k £330k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Chapel-en-le-Frith 48 1.5 mi away ⇄
Whaley Bridge 59 2.1 mi away ⇄
Furness Vale 56 2.2 mi away ⇄
Hayfield 47 2.8 mi away ⇄
Birch Vale 56 3.1 mi away ⇄
New Mills 63 3.1 mi away ⇄
Dove Holes 29 3.4 mi away ⇄
Disley 53 4.1 mi away ⇄
Batham Gate 32 5.0 mi away ⇄
Marpleridge 56 5.3 mi away ⇄
High Lane 52 5.6 mi away ⇄
Buxton (High Peak) 51 5.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chinley a nice place to live?

Chinley is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Chinley is 51/100, 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 Chinley?

Chinley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 151 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Chinley?

Among the top-rated schools in Chinley are Buxworth Primary School and Chinley Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Chinley in total.

What are house prices like in Chinley?

The current median house price in Chinley is £320,000, around 12% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 45%.

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Postcode districts in Chinley

SK23 50 ⇄

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