Lowerlea Disley, Cheshire East
4 addresses across 1 postcode (SK12), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 24101372.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band G; Band D in Cheshire East costs £2,455 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Disley, about 210 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Memorial Park, is about 240 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 190 to 191 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is High Lane Medical Centre, about 2.4 km (1.5 miles) away.
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 77% of households owned their home and 53% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 39 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 118 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (2); House, detached (1). Built: 1976-1982 (2); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
Council tax
What each band costs in Cheshire East in 2026-27: Band D £2,455 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,637 | £1,909 | £2,182 | £2,455 | £3,000 | £3,546 | £4,091 | £4,910 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band G (23% of about 740 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land off Redhouse Lane, Disley, permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 4 addresses are between 190 m and 191 m above sea level (190 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SK12 2LB | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Disley 156,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 210 m |
| Strines 14,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| New Mills Newtown 212,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ram's Head Hotel Disley | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station New Mills | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Car Park on Buxton Road, SK12 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | Sainsburys High Lane Smart Charge | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 16 km (9.9 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | High Lane Medical Centre | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 80 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Market Street (Dental Surgery) | 100 m |
| Hospital | Stepping Hill Hospital | 6.7 km (4.2 miles) |
| Police station | New Mills Police Station | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 80 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Memorial Park 1,760 m² | 240 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 4,490 m² | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 560 m² | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Arnold Rhodes Playing Field 1.2 ha | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hag Bank Allotments 3,980 m² | 340 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary, a listed building (Grade II*), 200 m south. 42 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade II* | 200 m south |
| Cross base in the churchyard of St Mary's Church | Scheduled monument | 210 m south |
| Lyme Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Dryhurst Wood | Wood | 410 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Higgin's Clough | Valley | 700 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 820 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Disleybank Wood | Wood | 830 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Roach-hey Wood | Wood | 890 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Cage Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 4 | 4 |
None of the street's 4 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Cheshire East: see them on the Cheshire East page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 250 m | No published inspection |
| Hague Bar Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Brookside Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Well Pharmacy SK12 2AB | Retailers - other | 80 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Disley Local Shop SK12 2AB | Retailers - other | 80 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 Jul 2026 |
| Sasso SK12 2AA | Other catering premises | 80 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Home Taste SK12 2AB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jul 2024 |
| Saffron SK12 2AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Finch & Fig Coffee Shop SK12 2AA | Other catering premises | 100 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Valentino's Pizza SK12 2AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Phil Ardern Master Butchers SK12 2AA | Retailers - other | 110 m | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2026 |
| Fizz SK12 2BB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 4 Good | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Disley Village Bakery SK12 2DT | Other catering premises | 140 m | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2024 |
| The Dandy Cock Inn SK12 2AA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Matcha Disley SK12 2DT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The White Horse SK12 2BB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Co-operative Food SK12 2DT | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 190 m | 5 Very good | 29 Nov 2024 |
| The Rams Head SK12 2AE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 5 Very good | 29 Nov 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Market Street (8); On or near Parking Area (7); On or near Supermarket (7); On or near Lowerlea (6); On or near Hagg Bank Lane (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 77% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 31% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 22% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 68% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 47% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 42% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 44% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 53% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 1% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- SK12 2LB: 4 addresses
Nearby streets
Buxton Old Road · Market Street · The Ridgeway · Cooperative Street · Leafield Road · Ring-O-Bells Lane · Homestead Road · Dane Bank Drive · Martlet Avenue · Hollinwood Road · Graham Drive · Ring Obells Lane
All the streets in SK12 and across Cheshire East.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.