Town Pop. 1,910

Living in Wheelock: Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wheelock scores 58/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Lifestyle is where Wheelock most outperforms the national norm: 50/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Among the 4 scored places sharing the CW11 postcode district, Wheelock ranks 2nd.

The CW11 district averages 53/100, putting Wheelock 5 points above its own postcode area. That sits 8 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. Safety (92) and broadband (85) sit at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: CW11 postcode district.

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Wheelock scores 58 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
41.4 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
↓ 31% below national average
Public order 11 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↓ 46% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 80% below national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↓ 66% below national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Chapel Street 15 crimes
  2. 2 Game Street 8 crimes
  3. 3 Cotton Lane 7 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 7.5 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 10.1 µg/m³
73
Green Space 43
Parks Ample 15
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
43
1 school in area · 10 within 4km
1Good
  • Wheelock Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
23
A&E departmentsLeighton Hospital3.7 mi
Royal Stoke University Hospital10.7 mi
Wythenshawe Hospital17.9 mi
Hospital waitsMid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.1%
Nearest GP surgeryAshfields Primary Care Centre1.2 mi
GP capacity1,858 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
85
Full fibre (FTTP)77.7%
available across Cheshire East
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 59 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate63%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63%Unemployed1.9%Retired23.7%Student3.6%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45%Skilled & technical32.7%Routine & elementary22.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)19.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.3%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership77.1%
Among the least-deprived 18% 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 C
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
46
Sandbach 1.5 mi
Crewe 3.7 mi
Alsager 4.2 mi
J17 M6 2 mi
J17 M6 2.1 mi
J16 M6 4.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
50
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 7
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 £277,500 18
5-year monthly trend
All Semi
£155k £201k £248k £294k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Sandbach 57 1.1 mi away ⇄
Elworth 59 1.2 mi away ⇄
Winterley 52 1.2 mi away ⇄
Haslington 57 2.2 mi away ⇄
Radway Green 0 3.7 mi away ⇄
Rode Heath 56 3.8 mi away ⇄
Alsager 57 3.8 mi away ⇄
Crewe 60 3.8 mi away ⇄
Weston (Cheshire East) 38 4.6 mi away ⇄
Middlewich 50 4.7 mi away ⇄
Holmes Chapel 51 4.9 mi away ⇄
Somerford and Brereton Heath 47 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wheelock a nice place to live?

Wheelock is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Wheelock is 58/100, 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 Wheelock?

Wheelock is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 79 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wheelock?

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

What are house prices like in Wheelock?

The current median house price in Wheelock is £277,500, in line with the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 64%.

Wheelock in context

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Postcode districts in Wheelock

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