Area Report
Last updated 24 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Cheshire East: the nearest school rated Good 1.9 miles off and roughly 3 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport — though there is little in the way of parkland nearby.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around WA14 4SZ.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
0Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 3 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 4 schools in total
- IMD education decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Oldfield Brow Primary School (Good) — 1.9 mi
Is it safe?
0crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- no crimes in 0.25 mi last month
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
0GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- no GP / hospital / dentist within 1.5 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 5 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 3 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
1green spaces
- IMD environment decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 0.2 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Holy Trinity Church — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
2shops & libraries
- 2 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Waitrose, The Co-operative Group
Nearest: Little Waitrose Shell Bowdon — 1.4 mi
In Cheshire East, 94% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (98% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 93% got their first preference (98% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Cheshire East, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near WA14 4SZ.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in WA14.
Average sold price by property type across the WA14 district, 2021–2026.
About WA14 4SZ
WA14 4SZ scores 70/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and safety — with Little Bollington CofE Primary School within a short walk. The main trade-off is its green space score. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WA14 4SZ is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 5/10, ranked 14,313 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 1/10).
There are 4 schools within the typical catchment area, including 3 rated Good. The nearest school is Little Bollington CofE Primary School (Ofsted: Requires Improvement), within a short walk.
No crimes were reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, consistent with a very low local crime profile.
There are no GP surgeries, hospitals or pharmacies within easy reach of WA14 4SZ. Residents may need to travel further for healthcare access.
