Town Pop. 10,875

Living in Poynton: Liveability Score 60/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Poynton comes out at 60/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 58/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Poynton places 2nd of 11 in the SK10 postcode district.

That is 10 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91) and economic health (86). Wider context for the surrounding area: SK10 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
65 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 284 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Shoplifting 90 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 79 crimes
↑ 12% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 64 crimes
↓ 61% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 44 crimes
↓ 41% below national average
other 146 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 124 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 23 crimes
  3. 3 Roundy Lane 19 crimes

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

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 8.4 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 10 µg/m³
72
Green Space 67
Parks Ample 20
Sports Pitches Ample 26
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Ample 24
Bowling Greens Adequate 3
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
51
8 schools in area · 22 within 4km
2Outstanding4Good1Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • Queensgate Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Vernon Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Lostock Hall Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Lower Park SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Poynton High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Paul's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Worth Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
  • Woodford 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
22
A&E departmentsWythenshawe Hospital6.4 mi
Manchester University Hospitals (central site)8.1 mi
Manchester Royal Infirmary8.2 mi
Hospital waitsEast Cheshire NHS Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs49.3%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Robert Mathewson2 mi
GP capacity1,591 patients per GP
6dentists2pharmacies

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
66
Full fibre (FTTP)77.7%
available across Cheshire East
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 295 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
86
Employment rate54.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.2%Unemployed1.7%Retired34.5%Student3%Other inactive6.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.5%Skilled & technical31.4%Routine & elementary15.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)15.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)45%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership84.5%
Among the least-deprived 13% 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
58
Poynton 0.7 mi
Middlewood 1.7 mi
Bramhall 2 mi
J1 M60 4.8 mi
J27 M60 4.9 mi
J1 M60 4.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
52
Pubs & Bars Adequate 7
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 19
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Ample 63
Takeaways Adequate 9
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £445,000 105
Detached £565,000 39
Semi-detached £430,000 43
Terraced £395,000 16
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£175k £322k £475k £623k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Higher Poynton 51 1.4 mi away ⇄
Woodford (Stockport) 49 1.6 mi away ⇄
Hazel Grove 72 2.0 mi away ⇄
Adlington (Cheshire East) 41 2.0 mi away ⇄
Bramhall 73 2.2 mi away ⇄
High Lane 52 2.4 mi away ⇄
Cheadle Hulme 71 3.4 mi away ⇄
Dean Row 54 3.5 mi away ⇄
Disley 53 3.5 mi away ⇄
Marpleridge 56 3.7 mi away ⇄
Bollington 53 3.7 mi away ⇄
Marple 62 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Poynton a nice place to live?

Poynton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Poynton is 60/100, 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 Poynton?

Poynton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 707 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Poynton?

Among the top-rated schools in Poynton are Queensgate Primary School and Vernon Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 8 rated schools in Poynton in total.

What are house prices like in Poynton?

The current median house price in Poynton is £445,000, around 56% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £565,000, semi-detached £430,000, terraced £395,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 22%. There were 105 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Poynton in context

See where Poynton ranks among the best places to live in Cheshire

Postcode districts in Poynton

SK10 59 ⇄
SK12 59 ⇄

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