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Living in Hankelow: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Hankelow is 38/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 38/100 versus a median of 60/100. Among the 7 scored places sharing the CW3 postcode district, Hankelow ranks 6th.

It scores 5 points below the CW3 postcode district as a whole, which averages 43/100. That is 12 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: CW3 postcode district.

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Hankelow scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
484.3 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 68 crimes
↑ 704% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 537% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 185% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 1026% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 445% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Audlem Road 26 crimes
  2. 2 Kingbur Place 9 crimes
  3. 3 Whitchurch Road 8 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4.458 · PM2.5 5.703 · PM10 9.768 µg/m³
78
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
5

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
13
A&E departmentsLeighton Hospital7.6 mi
Royal Stoke University Hospital11.2 mi
Princess Royal Hospital20.1 mi
Hospital waitsMid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.1%
Nearest GP surgeryAudlem Medical Practice1.4 mi
GP capacity1,052 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
38
Full fibre (FTTP)77.7%
available across Cheshire East
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
64.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
64.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate55.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.8%Unemployed1.6%Retired30.7%Student3.6%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.7%Skilled & technical34.1%Routine & elementary17.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.2%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership79.2%
Among the least-deprived 40% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
53
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 C
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
13
Nantwich 4.1 mi
Wrenbury 4.5 mi
Crewe 6.2 mi
J16 M6 7.7 mi
J16 M6 7.9 mi
J15 M6 11 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
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 Hankelow 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

Audlem 40 1.4 mi away ⇄
Wybunbury 46 3.0 mi away ⇄
Butt Green 58 3.6 mi away ⇄
Aston (Cheshire East) 38 3.8 mi away ⇄
Woore 38 4.1 mi away ⇄
Shavington 61 4.2 mi away ⇄
Hough 42 4.2 mi away ⇄
Willaston (Cheshire East) 58 4.3 mi away ⇄
Nantwich 58 4.3 mi away ⇄
Ravensmoor 43 4.5 mi away ⇄
Norton in Hales 33 4.7 mi away ⇄
Wrenbury-cum-Frith 39 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hankelow a nice place to live?

Hankelow has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hankelow is 38/100, 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 Hankelow?

Hankelow is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 123 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Hankelow in context

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Postcode districts in Hankelow

CW3 43 ⇄

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