Town Pop. 6,640

Living in Holmes Chapel: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Holmes Chapel scores 51/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 85/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. No other settlement in the CW4 postcode district scores higher. Holmes Chapel leads all 4.

Also scoring 80 or better: safety (94). That puts Holmes Chapel in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CW4 postcode district.

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Holmes Chapel scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
36.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 124 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
Public order 33 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↓ 85% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↓ 74% below national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↓ 73% below national average
other 45 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Selkirk Drive 17 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 15 crimes
  3. 3 Shopping Area 10 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 8.1 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 10.7 µg/m³
73
Green Space 12
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Ample 10
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 7
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
25
3 schools in area · 5 within 4km
2Good1Ungraded
  • Hermitage Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Holmes Chapel Comprehensive SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Holmes Chapel Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
31
A&E departmentsLeighton Hospital6.8 mi
Wythenshawe Hospital12.8 mi
Royal Stoke University Hospital14.3 mi
Hospital waitsMid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.1%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,777 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
56
Full fibre (FTTP)77.7%
available across Cheshire East
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
72.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
73.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 172 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate53.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.7%Unemployed1.6%Retired33.4%Student4%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.5%Skilled & technical31.1%Routine & elementary14.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)15.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.9%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership83.4%
Among the least-deprived 11% 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
35
Holmes Chapel 0.3 mi
Goostrey 2 mi
Sandbach 3.8 mi
J18 M6 1.2 mi
J18 M6 1.2 mi
J17 M6 3.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 8
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Ample 30
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £372,500 51
Detached £482,500 25
Semi-detached £323,500 16
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£101k £234k £371k £504k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Cranage 47 0.9 mi away ⇄
Goostrey 39 1.9 mi away ⇄
Rudheath Woods 43 2.3 mi away ⇄
Byley 0 2.8 mi away ⇄
Allostock 35 2.8 mi away ⇄
Somerford and Brereton Heath 47 3.2 mi away ⇄
Withington Green 39 3.5 mi away ⇄
Middlewich 50 3.5 mi away ⇄
Sandbach 57 3.9 mi away ⇄
Elworth 59 4.0 mi away ⇄
Lower Peover 35 4.4 mi away ⇄
Lach Dennis 41 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Holmes Chapel a nice place to live?

Holmes Chapel is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Holmes Chapel 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 Holmes Chapel?

Holmes Chapel is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 240 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Holmes Chapel?

Among the top-rated schools in Holmes Chapel are Hermitage Primary School and Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Holmes Chapel in total.

What are house prices like in Holmes Chapel?

The current median house price in Holmes Chapel is £372,500, around 31% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £482,500, semi-detached £323,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 50%. There were 51 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Holmes Chapel

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