Town Pop. 440

Living in Gawsworth: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Gawsworth comes out at 40/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 89/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Healthcare falls furthest short: 3/100 where the typical UK town reaches 18/100.

Among the 6 scored places sharing the SK11 postcode district, Gawsworth ranks 3rd. The SK11 district averages 57/100, putting Gawsworth 17 points below its own postcode area. On economic health specifically, Gawsworth sits 24 points above the SK11 district figure of 65/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SK11 postcode district.

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Gawsworth scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
186.4 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 34 crimes
↑ 132% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 376% above national average
Public order 11 crimes
↑ 285% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↑ 20% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 134% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Congleton Road 18 crimes
  2. 2 Rising Sun Close 12 crimes
  3. 3 Surrey Road 9 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 5.27 · PM2.5 6.005 · PM10 9.172 µg/m³
76
Green Space 15
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 14 within 4km
1Good
  • Gawsworth Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsWythenshawe Hospital11.6 mi
Leighton Hospital14.6 mi
Royal Stoke University Hospital15.5 mi
Hospital waitsEast Cheshire NHS Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs49.3%
Nearest GP surgeryHigh Street Surgery2.6 mi
GP capacity1,036 patients per GP
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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
48
Full fibre (FTTP)77.7%
available across Cheshire East
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
89.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate53.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.7%Unemployed0.9%Retired35.9%Student3.8%Other inactive5.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.6%Skilled & technical35.1%Routine & elementary17.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.4%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership85.3%
Among the least-deprived 21% 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
17
Macclesfield 2.7 mi
Prestbury 4.4 mi
Congleton 5.2 mi
J17 M6 9.1 mi
J17 M6 9.2 mi
J18 M6 9.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Gawsworth in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Macclesfield 62 2.5 mi away ⇄
Sutton Lane Ends 39 2.5 mi away ⇄
Langley (Cheshire East) 39 3.3 mi away ⇄
Prestbury (Cheshire East) 49 4.0 mi away ⇄
Nether Alderley 40 4.0 mi away ⇄
Congleton 58 4.9 mi away ⇄
Mottram St Andrew 48 5.0 mi away ⇄
Rainow 43 5.0 mi away ⇄
Bollington 53 5.1 mi away ⇄
Withington Green 39 5.5 mi away ⇄
Alderley Edge 54 5.5 mi away ⇄
Chelford 52 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Gawsworth a nice place to live?

Gawsworth has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Gawsworth is 40/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Gawsworth?

Gawsworth is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 82 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Gawsworth?

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

Gawsworth in context

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Postcode districts in Gawsworth

SK11 57 ⇄

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