Postcode report
SK10 4XZ Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About SK10 4XZ: area rating, property, schools and local change
SK10 4XZ is a postcode in Broken Cross and Upton, Cheshire East, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SK10 4XZ, then scores the surrounding small area 41/100 - bottom 23% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SK10 4XZ are housing and jobs, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for SK10 4XZ is based on Cheshire East 018 Census 2021. It covers 10,419 residents, 4,638 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 40, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 56% owner-occupied, 34% privately rented, 9% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 3/10.
For property prices near SK10 4XZ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SK10 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £275k from 70 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SK10 4XZ can compare 11 state schools within one mile, including 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 2 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SK10 4XZ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around SK10 4XZ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 16 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about SK10 4XZ
Is SK10 4XZ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 41/100 (bottom 23% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SK10 4XZ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SK10 4XZ?
11 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near SK10 4XZ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 2 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for SK10 4XZ?
LocaleIQ matched SK10 4XZ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SK10 4XZ?
The latest median sold price is £275k based on 70 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SK10 4XZ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 16 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.