Town Pop. 1,458

Living in Goostrey: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Goostrey scores 39/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 86/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 21/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Of the 4 places sharing the CW4 postcode district, Goostrey scores lowest. Against the wider CW4 district average of 47/100, that is 8 points below. That sits 11 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CW4 postcode district.

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Goostrey scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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CW4 7AB CW4 8AA CW4 WA16

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
142 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 109 crimes
↑ 125% above national average
Public order 25 crimes
↑ 163% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes
↑ 72% above national average
Burglary 15 crimes
↑ 194% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 11% above national average
other 31 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 29 crimes
  2. 2 Holmes Chapel Road 12 crimes
  3. 3 Bank View 11 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 5.574 · PM2.5 6.025 · PM10 9.786 µg/m³
76
Green Space 9
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Goostrey Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsLeighton Hospital8.6 mi
Wythenshawe Hospital11 mi
Warrington Hospital15.1 mi
Hospital waitsMid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.1%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Health Centre - Holmes Chapel1.8 mi
GP capacity1,777 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
21
Full fibre (FTTP)77.7%
available across Cheshire East
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
54.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
57.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 57 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
86
Employment rate53.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.2%Unemployed1.6%Retired34.5%Student3.6%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.7%Skilled & technical34.4%Routine & elementary14.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)14.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.5%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership84.4%
Among the least-deprived 26% 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
24
Goostrey 0.9 mi
Holmes Chapel 1.9 mi
Chelford 4.1 mi
J18 M6 2.3 mi
J18 M6 2.7 mi
J17 M6 4.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £505,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£375k £477k £582k £684k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Cranage 47 1.6 mi away ⇄
Rudheath Woods 43 1.7 mi away ⇄
Allostock 35 1.8 mi away ⇄
Holmes Chapel 51 1.9 mi away ⇄
Withington Green 39 2.0 mi away ⇄
Byley 0 2.5 mi away ⇄
Over Peover 44 2.9 mi away ⇄
Lower Peover 35 3.0 mi away ⇄
Lach Dennis 41 3.9 mi away ⇄
Somerford and Brereton Heath 47 4.1 mi away ⇄
Chelford 52 4.1 mi away ⇄
Plumley 43 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Goostrey a nice place to live?

Goostrey has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Goostrey is 39/100, 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 Goostrey?

Goostrey is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 207 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Goostrey?

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

What are house prices like in Goostrey?

The current median house price in Goostrey is £505,000, around 77% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 10%.

Goostrey in context

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Postcode districts in Goostrey

CW4 47 ⇄
WA16 47 ⇄

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