Town Pop. 439

Living in Lower Peover: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Lower Peover comes out at 35/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. Among the 14 scored places sharing the WA16 postcode district, Lower Peover ranks 11th.

The WA16 district averages 47/100, putting Lower Peover 12 points below its own postcode area. That is 15 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (93) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see WA16 postcode district.

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Lower Peover scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
373.6 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 77 crimes
↑ 427% above national average
Public order 21 crimes
↑ 635% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 377% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 335% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 551% above national average
other 30 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 28 crimes
  2. 2 Holmes Chapel Road 17 crimes
  3. 3 Pear Tree Barns 9 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 6.387 · PM2.5 6.039 · PM10 10.299 µg/m³
75
Green Space 6
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Outstanding
  • Lower Peover CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding

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

Healthcare
4
A&E departmentsWythenshawe Hospital9.1 mi
Leighton Hospital9.9 mi
Warrington Hospital12.3 mi
Hospital waitsEast Cheshire NHS Trust2.8 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs49.3%
Nearest GP surgeryKnutsford Medical Partnership3.7 mi
GP capacity1,322 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
18.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
18.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
86.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 27 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
74
Employment rate54.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.8%Unemployed1.7%Retired29.9%Student2.9%Other inactive10.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48%Skilled & technical36.4%Routine & elementary15.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)15.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.2%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership80.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
12
Plumley 1.5 mi
Knutsford 2.9 mi
Lostock Gralam 3.1 mi
J19 M6 3.4 mi
J18 M6 3.9 mi
J19 M6 4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Lower Peover 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

Plumley 43 1.7 mi away ⇄
Allostock 35 1.7 mi away ⇄
Over Peover 44 1.9 mi away ⇄
Lach Dennis 41 2.2 mi away ⇄
Rudheath Woods 43 2.3 mi away ⇄
Byley 0 2.4 mi away ⇄
Goostrey 39 3.0 mi away ⇄
Knutsford 56 3.0 mi away ⇄
Lostock Gralam 56 3.0 mi away ⇄
Cranage 47 3.6 mi away ⇄
Pickmere 49 3.7 mi away ⇄
Rudheath 62 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lower Peover a nice place to live?

Lower Peover has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Lower Peover is 35/100, 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 Lower Peover?

Lower Peover is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 164 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Lower Peover?

Among the top-rated schools in Lower Peover is Lower Peover CofE Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Lower Peover in total.

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Postcode districts in Lower Peover

WA16 47 ⇄

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