Town Pop. 1,495

Living in Winterley: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Winterley comes out at 52/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 37/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. That places it last of the 3 scored places in the CW1 postcode district.

It scores 5 points below the CW1 postcode district as a whole, which averages 57/100. Its transport score runs 36 points below the CW1 district's 73/100. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CW1 postcode district.

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Winterley scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
157.2 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 122 crimes
↑ 145% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 25 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 20 crimes
↑ 116% above national average
Public order 16 crimes
↑ 65% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 38% above national average
other 38 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Chapel Street 15 crimes
  2. 2 Pool View 14 crimes
  3. 3 Vicarage Road 12 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 6.614 · PM2.5 6.198 · PM10 9.946 µg/m³
75
Green Space 19
Parks Ample 10
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
34
1 school in area · 11 within 4km
1Outstanding
  • The Dingle Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding

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

Healthcare
31
A&E departmentsLeighton Hospital3.8 mi
Royal Stoke University Hospital9.7 mi
Wythenshawe Hospital19 mi
Hospital waitsMid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.1%
Nearest GP surgeryDrs King, Hill and Entwistle1.3 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
60
Full fibre (FTTP)77.7%
available across Cheshire East
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 40 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate58.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.6%Unemployed1.8%Retired28%Student3.2%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.9%Skilled & technical32.5%Routine & elementary21.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)18.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.7%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership78.8%
Among the least-deprived 21% 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
37
Sandbach 2.7 mi
Crewe 2.8 mi
Alsager 3.5 mi
J17 M6 3 mi
J17 M6 3.2 mi
J16 M6 3.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
37
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
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 £365,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£313k £363k £414k £464k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Haslington 57 1.1 mi away ⇄
Wheelock 58 1.2 mi away ⇄
Sandbach 57 2.3 mi away ⇄
Elworth 59 2.4 mi away ⇄
Radway Green 0 2.7 mi away ⇄
Alsager 57 3.1 mi away ⇄
Crewe 60 3.2 mi away ⇄
Weston (Cheshire East) 38 3.4 mi away ⇄
Rode Heath 56 3.6 mi away ⇄
Hough 42 4.6 mi away ⇄
Shavington 61 4.6 mi away ⇄
Audley 49 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Winterley a nice place to live?

Winterley is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Winterley is 52/100, 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 Winterley?

Winterley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 235 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Winterley?

Among the top-rated schools in Winterley is The Dingle Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Winterley in total.

What are house prices like in Winterley?

The current median house price in Winterley is £365,000, around 28% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 13%.

Winterley in context

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Postcode districts in Winterley

CW1 57 ⇄
CW11 53 ⇄

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