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Living in Rainow: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Rainow scores 43/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 94/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 18/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 9th highest-scoring of the 11 places in the SK10 postcode district. It scores 16 points below the SK10 postcode district as a whole, which averages 59/100. On economic health specifically, Rainow sits 24 points above the SK10 district figure of 70/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SK10 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
168.6 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 46 crimes
↑ 124% above national average
Public order 14 crimes
↑ 249% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 138% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 110% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
other 19 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Rainow Road 11 crimes
  2. 2 Friars Close 10 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 10 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 5.535 · PM2.5 6.211 · PM10 9.429 µg/m³
76
Green Space 36
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
28
1 school in area · 10 within 4km
1Outstanding
  • Rainow 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
10
A&E departmentsWythenshawe Hospital11.2 mi
Manchester University Hospitals (central site)13.6 mi
Manchester Royal Infirmary13.7 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 surgeryThe Middlewood Partnership1.7 mi
GP capacity1,096 patients per GP
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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
18
Full fibre (FTTP)77.7%
available across Cheshire East
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
36.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
36.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 25 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
94
Employment rate57.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.4%Unemployed1%Retired30.6%Student3.8%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.1%Skilled & technical32.7%Routine & elementary13.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.9%Level 3 (A levels)14.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)50.6%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)1.2%
Home ownership83.8%
Among the least-deprived 22% 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
25
Macclesfield 2.3 mi
Prestbury 2.9 mi
Adlington (Cheshire) 3.6 mi
J1 M60 9.7 mi
J1 M60 9.8 mi
J27 M60 9.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Rainow 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

Bollington 53 1.5 mi away ⇄
Macclesfield 62 2.7 mi away ⇄
Langley (Cheshire East) 39 2.8 mi away ⇄
Sutton Lane Ends 39 3.2 mi away ⇄
Prestbury (Cheshire East) 49 3.2 mi away ⇄
Adlington (Cheshire East) 41 3.5 mi away ⇄
Mottram St Andrew 48 4.7 mi away ⇄
Higher Poynton 51 4.8 mi away ⇄
Whaley Bridge 59 4.9 mi away ⇄
Poynton 60 4.9 mi away ⇄
Gawsworth 40 5.0 mi away ⇄
Woodford (Stockport) 49 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Rainow a nice place to live?

Rainow has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Rainow is 43/100, 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 Rainow?

Rainow is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 104 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Rainow?

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

Rainow in context

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Postcode districts in Rainow

SK10 59 ⇄

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