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Living in Dean Row: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Dean Row is 54/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 51/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 9/100 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 Dean Row 5 points below its own postcode area. Its transport score runs 10 points below the SK10 district's 61/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SK10 postcode district.

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Dean Row scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

170.3 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 86 crimes

↑ 143% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 20 crimes

↑ 24% above national average

Other theft 18 crimes

↑ 173% above national average

Public order 14 crimes

↑ 103% above national average

Drugs 12 crimes

↑ 242% above national average

other 31 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Parking Area 13 crimes
2 Swinley Chase 12 crimes
3 Smithy Lane 10 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 7.2 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 9.6 µg/m³

Green Space 29

Parks Ample 5

Sports Pitches None

Allotments None

Golf Courses Some 1

Tennis Courts Adequate 4

Bowling Greens None

Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools

1 school in area · 21 within 4km

1Ungraded

The Wilmslow AcademyPrimary · 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

A&E departmentsWythenshawe Hospital5.3 mi

Manchester University Hospitals (central site)8.8 mi

Manchester Royal Infirmary8.9 mi

Hospital waitsEast Cheshire NHS Trust1.4 mi

Routine referral (median)13 wks

Treated within 18 weeks60.2%

A&E seen within 4 hrs49.3%

Nearest GP surgeryHandforth Health Centre1.5 mi

GP capacity1,245 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

Full fibre (FTTP)77.7%

available across Cheshire East

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

62.3%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

62.3%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

84.3%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 29 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate59.7%

Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed59.7%Unemployed2.3%Retired25.6%Student4.2%Other inactive8.3%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial59%Skilled & technical29.6%Routine & elementary11.3%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications8.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.6%Level 3 (A levels)15.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)52.5%Apprenticeship3.4%Other (incl. vocational)2%

Home ownership78.5%

Among the least-deprived 9% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

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 B

Water United Utilities

Average bill regional £456/yr

Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Wilmslow 1.2 mi

Handforth 1.3 mi

Styal 2.2 mi

J6 M56 4.7 mi

J5 M56 4.8 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Some 1

Restaurants & Cafes Some 1

Supermarkets & Convenience None

Retail Shopping Some 2

Takeaways None

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	£660,000	13

5-year monthly trend

All

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Dean Row a nice place to live?

Dean Row is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Dean Row 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 Dean Row?

Dean Row is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 181 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Dean Row?

The current median house price in Dean Row is £660,000, around 132% above the England and Wales average.

Dean Row in context

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Postcode districts in Dean Row

SK10 59 ⇄

SK9 61 ⇄

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