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Living in Mottram St Andrew: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Mottram St Andrew comes out at 48/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 87/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Among the 11 scored places sharing the SK10 postcode district, Mottram St Andrew ranks 8th.

The SK10 district averages 59/100, putting Mottram St Andrew 11 points below its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Mottram St Andrew sits 44 points above the SK10 district figure of 43/100. Safety (92) and economic health (91) also clear 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SK10 postcode district.

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Mottram St Andrew scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
293 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 21 crimes
↑ 193% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↑ 359% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 447% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 426% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 258% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 13 crimes
  2. 2 Smithy Lane 10 crimes
  3. 3 Wilmslow Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 5.9 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 9.2 µg/m³
76
Green Space 14
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
22
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Good
  • Mottram St Andrew Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

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

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsWythenshawe Hospital7.1 mi
Manchester University Hospitals (central site)10.8 mi
Manchester Royal Infirmary10.9 mi
Hospital waitsMid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.1%
Nearest GP surgeryAlderley Edge Medical Practice2.2 mi
GP capacity1,119 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
87
Full fibre (FTTP)77.7%
available across Cheshire East
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
91
Employment rate49.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.3%Unemployed1.5%Retired37.4%Student3.6%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.2%Skilled & technical33.8%Routine & elementary12%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)13.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)47.5%Apprenticeship4.6%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership80.2%
Among the least-deprived 16% 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
30
Prestbury 1.8 mi
Alderley Edge 2.1 mi
Wilmslow 2.4 mi
J6 M56 6.2 mi
J6 M56 6.2 mi
J5 M56 6.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Mottram St Andrew 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

Prestbury (Cheshire East) 49 1.6 mi away ⇄
Dean Row 54 2.0 mi away ⇄
Alderley Edge 54 2.0 mi away ⇄
Nether Alderley 40 2.5 mi away ⇄
Adlington (Cheshire East) 41 2.6 mi away ⇄
Wilmslow 63 2.6 mi away ⇄
Woodford (Stockport) 49 2.9 mi away ⇄
Bollington 53 3.3 mi away ⇄
Macclesfield 62 3.6 mi away ⇄
Poynton 60 4.1 mi away ⇄
Styal 47 4.2 mi away ⇄
Great Warford 39 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Mottram St Andrew a nice place to live?

Mottram St Andrew has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Mottram St Andrew is 48/100, 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 Mottram St Andrew?

Mottram St Andrew is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 63 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Mottram St Andrew?

Among the top-rated schools in Mottram St Andrew is Mottram St Andrew Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Mottram St Andrew in total.

Mottram St Andrew in context

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Postcode districts in Mottram St Andrew

SK10 59 ⇄

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