Town Pop. 94

Living in Nether Alderley: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Nether Alderley scores 40/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Economic health is where Nether Alderley most outperforms the national norm: 91/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 4/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That places it last of the 11 scored places in the SK10 postcode district. The SK10 district averages 59/100, putting Nether Alderley 19 points below its own postcode area. Its economic health score runs 21 points above the SK10 district's 70/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SK10 postcode district.

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Nether Alderley scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
925.5 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 42 crimes
↑ 1242% above national average
Public order 13 crimes
↑ 2028% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 1151% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↑ 390% above national average
Drugs 6 crimes
↑ 1833% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Chelford Road 22 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 11 crimes
  3. 3 Congleton Road 9 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 6.629 · PM2.5 6.052 · PM10 9.684 µg/m³
75
Green Space 32
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Nether Alderley Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
24
A&E departmentsWythenshawe Hospital7.8 mi
Manchester University Hospitals (central site)12.5 mi
Manchester Royal Infirmary12.6 mi
Hospital waitsEast Cheshire NHS Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs49.3%
Nearest GP surgeryAlderley Edge Medical Practice1.7 mi
GP capacity701 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
4
Full fibre (FTTP)77.7%
available across Cheshire East
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
75%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
75%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
75%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 4 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
91
Employment rate51.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.7%Unemployed1.2%Retired32.1%Student3.7%Other inactive11.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial55.1%Skilled & technical34.5%Routine & elementary10.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)15.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)46%Apprenticeship3.9%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership85.5%
Among the least-deprived 16% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
58
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 B
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
18
Alderley Edge 1.9 mi
Chelford 2.2 mi
Wilmslow 3.5 mi
J6 M56 6.5 mi
J6 M56 6.6 mi
J5 M56 7.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
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 Nether Alderley 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

Alderley Edge 54 1.7 mi away ⇄
Chelford 52 2.2 mi away ⇄
Great Warford 39 2.5 mi away ⇄
Mottram St Andrew 48 2.5 mi away ⇄
Prestbury (Cheshire East) 49 3.2 mi away ⇄
Wilmslow 63 3.5 mi away ⇄
Knolls Green 41 3.7 mi away ⇄
Dean Row 54 3.9 mi away ⇄
Gawsworth 40 4.0 mi away ⇄
Macclesfield 62 4.1 mi away ⇄
Withington Green 39 4.1 mi away ⇄
Over Peover 44 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Nether Alderley a nice place to live?

Nether Alderley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Nether Alderley is 40/100, 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 Nether Alderley?

Nether Alderley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 87 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Nether Alderley?

Among the top-rated schools in Nether Alderley is Nether Alderley Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Nether Alderley in total.

Nether Alderley in context

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Postcode districts in Nether Alderley

SK10 59 ⇄

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