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Living in Higher Poynton: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Higher Poynton scores 51/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 51/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 18/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That places it last of the 7 scored places in the SK12 postcode district. The SK12 district averages 59/100, putting Higher Poynton 8 points below its own postcode area. Its transport score runs 9 points below the SK12 district's 60/100. For the surrounding area, see SK12 postcode district.

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Higher Poynton scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
113.2 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 13 crimes
↑ 23% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↑ 24% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 85% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 94% above national average
Burglary 3 crimes
↑ 169% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Middlewood Road 7 crimes
  2. 2 Sheldon Road 6 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 5 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 7.2 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 9.3 µg/m³
74
Green Space 78
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
29

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
17
A&E departmentsWythenshawe Hospital8.7 mi
Manchester University Hospitals (central site)9.4 mi
Manchester Royal Infirmary9.5 mi
Hospital waitsEast Cheshire NHS Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs49.3%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Robert Mathewson1.2 mi
GP capacity1,797 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
18
Full fibre (FTTP)77.7%
available across Cheshire East
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
48.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
48.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
86.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate54.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.7%Unemployed1.8%Retired35.7%Student2.4%Other inactive5.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.8%Skilled & technical33%Routine & elementary12.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.1%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership90.2%
Among the least-deprived 12% 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
51
Middlewood 0.7 mi
Disley 1.9 mi
Poynton 2 mi
J26 M60 5.3 mi
J25 M60 5.3 mi
J27 M60 5.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
42
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Higher Poynton 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

High Lane 52 1.3 mi away ⇄
Poynton 60 1.4 mi away ⇄
Disley 53 2.2 mi away ⇄
Hazel Grove 72 2.3 mi away ⇄
Marpleridge 56 2.6 mi away ⇄
Adlington (Cheshire East) 41 2.8 mi away ⇄
Woodford (Stockport) 49 2.9 mi away ⇄
Marple 62 3.1 mi away ⇄
Bramhall 73 3.3 mi away ⇄
New Mills 63 3.8 mi away ⇄
Bollington 53 3.9 mi away ⇄
Furness Vale 56 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Higher Poynton a nice place to live?

Higher Poynton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Higher Poynton is 51/100, 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 Higher Poynton?

Higher Poynton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 36 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Higher Poynton in context

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Postcode districts in Higher Poynton

SK12 59 ⇄

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