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Living in Rode Heath: Liveability Score 56/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Rode Heath scores 56/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 47/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Rode Heath places 7th of 12 in the ST7 postcode district.

Its transport score runs 10 points below the ST7 district's 57/100. Safety (93) and broadband (81) also clear 80/100. Healthcare (25) and lifestyle (26) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the ST7 postcode district.

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Rode Heath scores 56 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
47.7 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 44 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↓ 59% below national average
Public order 10 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↓ 50% below national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↓ 65% below national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Elbourne Drive 12 crimes
  2. 2 Millmead 10 crimes
  3. 3 Belvedere Terrace 7 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 7.4 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 10.2 µg/m³
73
Green Space 44
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
40
2 schools in area · 12 within 4km
1Outstanding1Good
  • Rode Heath Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Church Lawton SchoolSpecial · 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
25
A&E departmentsLeighton Hospital7.3 mi
Royal Stoke University Hospital7.8 mi
Wythenshawe Hospital18.7 mi
Hospital waitsMid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.1%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Cedars Medical Centre1.4 mi
GP capacity1,637 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
81
Full fibre (FTTP)77.7%
available across Cheshire East
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 45 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate59%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59%Unemployed1.6%Retired29.6%Student2.6%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.3%Skilled & technical34.1%Routine & elementary22.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.6%Level 3 (A levels)19.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)32%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership81.7%
Among the least-deprived 27% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
49
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 West Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
47
Alsager 1.5 mi
Kidsgrove 2.7 mi
Sandbach 4.9 mi
J16 M6 3.3 mi
J17 M6 3.4 mi
J17 M6 3.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £192,475 10
5-year monthly trend
All Semi
£168k £197k £226k £255k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Alsager 57 1.3 mi away ⇄
Scholar Green 59 1.8 mi away ⇄
Radway Green 0 2.5 mi away ⇄
The Bank 51 2.5 mi away ⇄
Kidsgrove 59 2.7 mi away ⇄
Talke and Talke Pits 57 3.1 mi away ⇄
Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel 62 3.4 mi away ⇄
Winterley 52 3.6 mi away ⇄
Sandbach 57 3.6 mi away ⇄
Wheelock 58 3.8 mi away ⇄
Bignall End 51 4.2 mi away ⇄
Audley 49 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Rode Heath a nice place to live?

Rode Heath is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Rode Heath is 56/100, 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 Rode Heath?

Rode Heath is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 85 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Rode Heath?

Among the top-rated schools in Rode Heath are Rode Heath Primary School and Church Lawton School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Rode Heath in total.

What are house prices like in Rode Heath?

The current median house price in Rode Heath is £192,475, around 32% below the England and Wales average.

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Postcode districts in Rode Heath

ST7 57 ⇄

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