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Living in Langley (Cheshire East): Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Langley (Cheshire East) scores 39/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Langley (Cheshire East) places 4th of 6 in the SK11 postcode district.

The SK11 district averages 57/100, putting Langley (Cheshire East) 18 points below its own postcode area. On economic health specifically, Langley (Cheshire East) sits 15 points above the SK11 district figure of 65/100. 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 SK11 postcode district.

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Langley (Cheshire East) scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
157.4 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 38 crimes
↑ 119% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 137% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 116% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 69% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 11 crimes
  2. 2 Clarke Lane 9 crimes
  3. 3 Hollins Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 4.494 · PM2.5 5.963 · PM10 8.792 µg/m³
77
Green Space 28
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 10 within 4km
1Good
  • Hollinhey Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
14
A&E departmentsWythenshawe Hospital13 mi
Manchester University Hospitals (central site)16.1 mi
Manchester Royal Infirmary16.2 mi
Hospital waitsEast Cheshire NHS Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs49.3%
Nearest GP surgeryHigh Street Surgery1.8 mi
GP capacity1,036 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)77.7%
available across Cheshire East
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
10.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
10.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate54.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.4%Unemployed1.5%Retired31.9%Student3.1%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51%Skilled & technical33.9%Routine & elementary15.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.2%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership78.4%
Among the least-deprived 31% 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 C
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
19
Macclesfield 1.8 mi
Prestbury 4.3 mi
Adlington (Cheshire) 5.8 mi
J6 M56 12 mi
J6 M56 12 mi
J1 M60 12.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
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 Langley (Cheshire East) 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

Sutton Lane Ends 39 0.8 mi away ⇄
Macclesfield 62 2.3 mi away ⇄
Rainow 43 2.8 mi away ⇄
Gawsworth 40 3.3 mi away ⇄
Bollington 53 3.8 mi away ⇄
Prestbury (Cheshire East) 49 4.2 mi away ⇄
Adlington (Cheshire East) 41 5.7 mi away ⇄
Mottram St Andrew 48 5.8 mi away ⇄
Nether Alderley 40 6.2 mi away ⇄
Alderley Edge 54 7.2 mi away ⇄
Congleton 58 7.3 mi away ⇄
Whaley Bridge 59 7.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Langley (Cheshire East) a nice place to live?

Langley (Cheshire East) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Langley (Cheshire East) 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 Langley (Cheshire East)?

Langley (Cheshire East) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 82 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Langley (Cheshire East)?

Among the top-rated schools in Langley (Cheshire East) is Hollinhey Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Langley (Cheshire East) in total.

Langley (Cheshire East) in context

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Postcode districts in Langley (Cheshire East)

SK11 57 ⇄

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