Town Pop. 719

Living in Sutton Lane Ends: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Sutton Lane Ends is 39/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 9/100 against a town median of 60/100. That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 6 places in the SK11 postcode district.

Against the wider SK11 district average of 57/100, that is 18 points below. Its economic health score runs 15 points above the SK11 district's 65/100. That is 11 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see SK11 postcode district.

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Sutton Lane Ends scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
114 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 38 crimes
↑ 59% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 71% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 56% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 11 crimes
  2. 2 Clarke Lane 9 crimes
  3. 3 Hollins Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 5.905 · PM2.5 6.271 · PM10 9.266 µg/m³
75
Green Space 53
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 15 within 4km
1Good
  • Hollinhey 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
14
A&E departmentsWythenshawe Hospital12.6 mi
Manchester University Hospitals (central site)15.9 mi
Manchester Royal Infirmary16 mi
Hospital waitsEast Cheshire NHS Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs49.3%
Nearest GP surgeryHigh Street Surgery1.5 mi
GP capacity1,036 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)77.7%
available across Cheshire East
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 29 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate54.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.4%Unemployed1.5%Retired31.9%Student3.1%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51%Skilled & technical33.9%Routine & elementary15.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.2%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership78.4%
Among the least-deprived 31% 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
19
Macclesfield 1.6 mi
Prestbury 4.1 mi
Adlington (Cheshire) 5.8 mi
J17 M6 11.5 mi
J17 M6 11.5 mi
J6 M56 11.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Sutton Lane Ends 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

Langley (Cheshire East) 39 0.8 mi away ⇄
Macclesfield 62 1.9 mi away ⇄
Gawsworth 40 2.5 mi away ⇄
Rainow 43 3.2 mi away ⇄
Bollington 53 3.9 mi away ⇄
Prestbury (Cheshire East) 49 4.0 mi away ⇄
Mottram St Andrew 48 5.5 mi away ⇄
Nether Alderley 40 5.6 mi away ⇄
Adlington (Cheshire East) 41 5.7 mi away ⇄
Congleton 58 6.6 mi away ⇄
Alderley Edge 54 6.7 mi away ⇄
Woodford (Stockport) 49 7.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sutton Lane Ends a nice place to live?

Sutton Lane Ends has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Sutton Lane Ends is 39/100, 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 Sutton Lane Ends?

Sutton Lane Ends is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 82 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sutton Lane Ends?

Among the top-rated schools in Sutton Lane Ends is Hollinhey Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Sutton Lane Ends in total.

Sutton Lane Ends in context

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Postcode districts in Sutton Lane Ends

SK11 57 ⇄

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