Town Pop. 2,643

Living in Prestbury (Cheshire East): Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Prestbury (Cheshire East) scores 49/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 95/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 39/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 11 places in the SK10 postcode district. Against the wider SK10 district average of 59/100, that is 10 points below. On economic health specifically, Prestbury (Cheshire East) sits 25 points above the SK10 district figure of 70/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SK10 postcode district.

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Prestbury (Cheshire East) scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
76.4 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 98 crimes
↑ 11% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
↓ 48% below national average
Public order 18 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 17 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↓ 10% below national average
other 32 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Roundy Lane 19 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 15 crimes
  3. 3 London Road 14 crimes

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

Environment
70
Air Quality NO₂ 5.8 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 9.2 µg/m³
76
Green Space 56
Parks Ample 27
Sports Pitches Ample 23
Allotments None
Golf Courses Ample 3
Tennis Courts Ample 16
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
27
5 schools in area · 18 within 4km
4Good1Ungraded
  • Bollington Cross CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Prestbury CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • The Fallibroome AcademySecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Upton Priory SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyPrimary · 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
12
A&E departmentsWythenshawe Hospital7.9 mi
Manchester University Hospitals (central site)11.1 mi
Manchester Royal Infirmary11.2 mi
Hospital waitsEast Cheshire NHS Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs49.3%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Middlewood Partnership2.2 mi
GP capacity1,096 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
39
Full fibre (FTTP)77.7%
available across Cheshire East
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
69.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
69.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 93 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
95
Employment rate49.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.2%Unemployed1.6%Retired36.4%Student4.1%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial58.9%Skilled & technical31.1%Routine & elementary10%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)13.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)50.2%Apprenticeship4.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership86.2%
Among the least-deprived 11% 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
40
Prestbury 0.5 mi
Adlington (Cheshire) 2.3 mi
Macclesfield 2.4 mi
J6 M56 7.8 mi
J6 M56 7.8 mi
J5 M56 8.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 9
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £543,140 27
Detached £900,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Flat
£375k £768k £1.2m £1.6m 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Mottram St Andrew 48 1.6 mi away ⇄
Bollington 53 2.1 mi away ⇄
Macclesfield 62 2.1 mi away ⇄
Adlington (Cheshire East) 41 2.4 mi away ⇄
Nether Alderley 40 3.2 mi away ⇄
Rainow 43 3.2 mi away ⇄
Alderley Edge 54 3.3 mi away ⇄
Dean Row 54 3.4 mi away ⇄
Woodford (Stockport) 49 3.6 mi away ⇄
Sutton Lane Ends 39 4.0 mi away ⇄
Gawsworth 40 4.0 mi away ⇄
Wilmslow 63 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

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

Prestbury (Cheshire East) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Prestbury (Cheshire East) is 49/100, 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 Prestbury (Cheshire East)?

Prestbury (Cheshire East) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 202 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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

Among the top-rated schools in Prestbury (Cheshire East) are Bollington Cross CofE Primary School, Prestbury CofE Primary School and The Fallibroome Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Prestbury (Cheshire East) in total.

What are house prices like in Prestbury (Cheshire East)?

The current median house price in Prestbury (Cheshire East) is £543,140, around 91% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £900,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 43%. There were 27 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Prestbury (Cheshire East) in context

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Postcode districts in Prestbury (Cheshire East)

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