Town Pop. 3,513

Living in Disley: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Disley is 53/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 60/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 7 scored places sharing the SK12 postcode district, Disley ranks 5th. It scores 6 points below the SK12 postcode district as a whole, which averages 59/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (94) and economic health (80). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SK12 postcode district.

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Disley scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
40.7 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 65 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 16 crimes
↓ 70% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↓ 41% below national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
Public order 10 crimes
↓ 57% below national average
other 28 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 13 crimes
  2. 2 Meadow Lane 9 crimes
  3. 3 Dane Hill Close 7 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 7.5 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 10 µg/m³
73
Green Space 86
Parks Ample 9
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
36
3 schools in area · 12 within 4km
3Good
  • Disley Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Hague Bar Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation)Primary · 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
21
A&E departmentsManchester University Hospitals (central site)10 mi
Manchester Royal Infirmary10 mi
Wythenshawe Hospital10.1 mi
Hospital waitsEast Cheshire NHS Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs49.3%
Nearest GP surgeryArden House Medical Practice1.5 mi
GP capacity1,341 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)77.7%
available across Cheshire East
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 100 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate59.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.7%Unemployed2.2%Retired28.8%Student2.8%Other inactive6.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.7%Skilled & technical31.7%Routine & elementary16.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)10.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.9%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership81.7%
Among the least-deprived 20% 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
60
Disley 0.3 mi
New Mills Newtown 1.1 mi
Strines 1.1 mi
J25 M60 5.9 mi
J26 M60 5.9 mi
J25 M60 6.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
40
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 8
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 13
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £300,000 31
Terraced £243,800 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Terraced
£228k £340k £455k £567k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

High Lane 52 1.4 mi away ⇄
New Mills 63 1.6 mi away ⇄
Marpleridge 56 1.6 mi away ⇄
Furness Vale 56 1.9 mi away ⇄
Higher Poynton 51 2.2 mi away ⇄
Marple 62 2.9 mi away ⇄
Birch Vale 56 3.0 mi away ⇄
Whaley Bridge 59 3.0 mi away ⇄
Marple Bridge 57 3.1 mi away ⇄
Poynton 60 3.5 mi away ⇄
Hazel Grove 72 3.8 mi away ⇄
Hayfield 47 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Disley a nice place to live?

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

Disley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 143 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Disley?

Among the top-rated schools in Disley are Disley Primary School, Hague Bar Primary School and Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation), rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Disley in total.

What are house prices like in Disley?

The current median house price in Disley is £300,000, around 5% above the England and Wales average. By property type: terraced £243,800. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 6%. There were 31 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Disley

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