Town Pop. 239

Living in Great Warford: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Great Warford comes out at 39/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 8/100 against a town median of 60/100. That places it last of the 7 scored places in the SK9 postcode district.

The SK9 district averages 61/100, putting Great Warford 22 points below its own postcode area. That is 11 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SK9 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Great Warford scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
631.8 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 71 crimes
↑ 792% above national average
Public order 23 crimes
↑ 1380% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 230% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 642% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 515% above national average
other 24 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Chelford Road 22 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 13 crimes
  3. 3 Holmes Chapel Road 10 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 5.5 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 9.7 µg/m³
76
Green Space 7
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
12
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Good
  • David Lewis SchoolSpecial · inspected 2025
    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 departmentsWythenshawe Hospital6.5 mi
Manchester University Hospitals (central site)11.8 mi
Manchester Royal Infirmary11.9 mi
Hospital waitsEast Cheshire NHS Trust0.9 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs49.3%
1 GP surgery in area 3 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity895 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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
8
Full fibre (FTTP)77.7%
available across Cheshire East
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
87.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate53.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.1%Unemployed1.5%Retired29.2%Student3.4%Other inactive12.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.3%Skilled & technical35.4%Routine & elementary12.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.7%Level 3 (A levels)14.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.2%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership81.1%
Among the least-deprived 32% 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
20
Chelford 1.3 mi
Alderley Edge 2.3 mi
Mobberley 3.5 mi
J6 M56 4.9 mi
J6 M56 5.2 mi
J19 M6 5.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Great Warford 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

Chelford 52 1.1 mi away ⇄
Knolls Green 41 1.5 mi away ⇄
Alderley Edge 54 2.4 mi away ⇄
Nether Alderley 40 2.5 mi away ⇄
Mobberley 40 2.6 mi away ⇄
Over Peover 44 2.8 mi away ⇄
Wilmslow 63 3.4 mi away ⇄
Knutsford 56 3.5 mi away ⇄
Withington Green 39 3.7 mi away ⇄
Mottram St Andrew 48 4.3 mi away ⇄
Styal 47 4.6 mi away ⇄
Dean Row 54 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Warford a nice place to live?

Great Warford has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Great Warford 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 Great Warford?

Great Warford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 151 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Great Warford?

Among the top-rated schools in Great Warford is David Lewis School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Great Warford in total.

Great Warford in context

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Postcode districts in Great Warford

SK9 61 ⇄

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