I'd say it's been significantly cold but not a particularly memorable event.
Its weird for me as I lived in Manchester for 28 years and barring 1996 / 2009/10 it was hopeless. 2013 was ok I think Stockport where I was working. But seeing the pictures from the last few years I'd say things have improved. For low lying Manchester.
My current location is over the water in North Wales, coastal location actually renowned for its mildness. But have had a few blanket whiteouts in the last 5 years. Particularly last year. Impassable roads etc.
This spell yeah cold, but nothing like you guys have had, 3 or 4 falls from isolated showers not amounting to more than a dusting.
So 3 or 4/10 for me.
As compared to say 10/10 for Manchester Jan 2010