Town Pop. 1,934

Living in Scholar Green: Liveability Score 59/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Scholar Green comes out at 59/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 93/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 12 places in the ST7 postcode district.

On broadband specifically, Scholar Green sits 48 points above the ST7 district figure of 45/100. That sits 9 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. Safety (91) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the ST7 postcode district.

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Scholar Green scores 59 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
132.9 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 112 crimes
↑ 74% above national average
Public order 31 crimes
↑ 146% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 27 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 21 crimes
↑ 76% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 18 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
other 48 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Linley Lane 22 crimes
  2. 2 Foundry Lane 15 crimes
  3. 3 Elbourne Drive 12 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 7.512 · PM2.5 6.445 · PM10 10.409 µg/m³
73
Green Space 50
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
40
1 school in area · 16 within 4km
1Good
  • Scholar Green Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
38
A&E departmentsRoyal Stoke University Hospital6.6 mi
Leighton Hospital9.2 mi
Wythenshawe Hospital18.9 mi
Hospital waitsEast Cheshire NHS Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs49.3%
1 GP surgery in area 6 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,565 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
93
Full fibre (FTTP)77.7%
available across Cheshire East
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 60 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
68
Employment rate53.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.3%Unemployed1.8%Retired34.5%Student2.8%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.2%Skilled & technical34.4%Routine & elementary23.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)18.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.8%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership79.6%
Among the least-deprived 34% 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
51
Kidsgrove 1.5 mi
Alsager 2.3 mi
Congleton 4.2 mi
J16 M6 4.3 mi
J16 M6 4.6 mi
J17 M6 4.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 6
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £255,000 20
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£228k £284k £343k £400k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

The Bank 51 0.9 mi away ⇄
Kidsgrove 59 1.5 mi away ⇄
Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel 62 1.6 mi away ⇄
Rode Heath 56 1.8 mi away ⇄
Talke and Talke Pits 57 2.4 mi away ⇄
Alsager 57 2.5 mi away ⇄
Biddulph 55 3.3 mi away ⇄
Radway Green 0 3.6 mi away ⇄
Bignall End 51 4.1 mi away ⇄
Congleton 58 4.3 mi away ⇄
Audley 49 4.5 mi away ⇄
Biddulph Moor 45 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Scholar Green a nice place to live?

Scholar Green is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Scholar Green is 59/100, 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 Scholar Green?

Scholar Green is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 257 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Scholar Green?

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

What are house prices like in Scholar Green?

The current median house price in Scholar Green is £255,000, around 11% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 23%. There were 20 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Scholar Green

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