Town Pop. 6,794

Living in Elworth: Liveability Score 59/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Elworth scores 59/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 52/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. That is the highest score of the 4 places in the CW11 postcode district.

The CW11 district averages 53/100, putting Elworth 6 points above its own postcode area. Its transport score runs 8 points above the CW11 district's 44/100. That is 9 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see CW11 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
38.1 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 130 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
Other theft 25 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 20 crimes
↓ 81% below national average
Public order 18 crimes
↓ 60% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↓ 68% below national average
other 51 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 London Road 19 crimes
  2. 2 Hill Street 15 crimes
  3. 3 Etherow Close 14 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 7.7 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 10 µg/m³
74
Green Space 50
Parks Ample 21
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
40
6 schools in area · 10 within 4km
5Good1Ungraded
  • Elworth CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Sandbach High School and Sixth Form CollegeSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Sandbach Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Sandbach SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Wheelock Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Elworth Hall Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
21
A&E departmentsLeighton Hospital3.2 mi
Royal Stoke University Hospital11.7 mi
Wythenshawe Hospital16.6 mi
Hospital waitsMid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.1%
Nearest GP surgeryAshfields Primary Care Centre1.3 mi
GP capacity1,302 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
90
Full fibre (FTTP)77.7%
available across Cheshire East
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 178 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate63.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.5%Unemployed1.8%Retired24.6%Student3.6%Other inactive6.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.1%Skilled & technical30.2%Routine & elementary22.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)19.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.2%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership80.4%
Among the least-deprived 14% 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
52
Sandbach 0.3 mi
Holmes Chapel 4.1 mi
Crewe 4.3 mi
J17 M6 1.9 mi
J17 M6 2 mi
J18 M6 3.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
45
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Some 2
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 £250,250 70
Detached £320,000 25
Semi-detached £240,000 31
Terraced £173,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£169k £236k £306k £373k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Sandbach 57 1.2 mi away ⇄
Wheelock 58 1.2 mi away ⇄
Winterley 52 2.4 mi away ⇄
Haslington 57 3.1 mi away ⇄
Middlewich 50 3.5 mi away ⇄
Holmes Chapel 51 4.0 mi away ⇄
Crewe 60 4.2 mi away ⇄
Cranage 47 4.5 mi away ⇄
Rode Heath 56 4.7 mi away ⇄
Somerford and Brereton Heath 47 4.9 mi away ⇄
Radway Green 0 4.9 mi away ⇄
Alsager 57 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Elworth a nice place to live?

Elworth is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Elworth is 59/100, 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 Elworth?

Elworth is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 259 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Elworth?

Among the top-rated schools in Elworth are Elworth CofE Primary School, Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College and Sandbach Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in Elworth in total.

What are house prices like in Elworth?

The current median house price in Elworth is £250,250, around 12% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £320,000, semi-detached £240,000, terraced £173,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 9%. There were 70 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Elworth in context

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Postcode districts in Elworth

CW11 53 ⇄

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