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Living in The Bank: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

The Bank scores 51/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Transport is where The Bank most outperforms the national norm: 49/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 9/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 12 scored places sharing the ST7 postcode district, The Bank ranks 8th. It scores 6 points below the ST7 postcode district as a whole, which averages 57/100. On transport specifically, The Bank sits 8 points below the ST7 district figure of 57/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the ST7 postcode district.

51
OUT OF 100
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Settlement area

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The Bank scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
271.3 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 65 crimes
↑ 295% above national average
Public order 15 crimes
↑ 368% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
↑ 73% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 292% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 306% above national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Foundry Lane 15 crimes
  2. 2 Margery Avenue 9 crimes
  3. 3 Central Street 8 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 6.856 · PM2.5 6.328 · PM10 9.852 µg/m³
74
Green Space 49
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
41
3 schools in area · 18 within 4km
2Good1Requires Improvement
  • Castle Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Scholar Green Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Woodcocks' Well CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
42
A&E departmentsRoyal Stoke University Hospital7.4 mi
Leighton Hospital9.9 mi
Wythenshawe Hospital18.6 mi
Hospital waitsEast Cheshire NHS Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs49.3%
Nearest GP surgeryGreenmoss Medical Centre0.9 mi
GP capacity1,541 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
4.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
4.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
91.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
57
Employment rate53.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.2%Unemployed1.8%Retired32.6%Student3.3%Other inactive9.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.1%Skilled & technical35.7%Routine & elementary26.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)18.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.3%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership76.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
49
Kidsgrove 2 mi
Alsager 3.2 mi
Congleton 3.4 mi
J16 M6 5.2 mi
J17 M6 5.3 mi
J16 M6 5.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
22
Pubs & Bars None
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 The Bank 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

Scholar Green 59 0.9 mi away ⇄
Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel 62 1.1 mi away ⇄
Kidsgrove 59 1.9 mi away ⇄
Biddulph 55 2.5 mi away ⇄
Rode Heath 56 2.5 mi away ⇄
Talke and Talke Pits 57 3.1 mi away ⇄
Alsager 57 3.4 mi away ⇄
Congleton 58 3.6 mi away ⇄
Biddulph Moor 45 3.8 mi away ⇄
Radway Green 0 4.5 mi away ⇄
Brown Edge 50 4.5 mi away ⇄
Bignall End 51 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bank a nice place to live?

The Bank is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for The Bank is 51/100, 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 The Bank?

The Bank is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 134 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in The Bank?

Among the top-rated schools in The Bank are Castle Primary School and Scholar Green Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in The Bank in total.

The Bank in context

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Postcode districts in The Bank

ST7 57 ⇄

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