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Living in Acton Bridge: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Acton Bridge scores 40/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Economic health is where Acton Bridge most outperforms the national norm: 89/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is lifestyle, at 5/100 against a town median of 21/100.

Among the 9 scored places sharing the CW8 postcode district, Acton Bridge ranks 8th. It scores 16 points below the CW8 postcode district as a whole, which averages 56/100. Its economic health score runs 25 points above the CW8 district's 64/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: CW8 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
275.7 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 23 crimes
↑ 184% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↑ 868% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↑ 171% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 365% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 217% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Norley Lane 10 crimes
  2. 2 Cedar Avenue 8 crimes
  3. 3 Aston Lane 7 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 5.756 · PM2.5 5.723 · PM10 9.878 µg/m³
76
Green Space 13
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
8

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsWarrington Hospital7.8 mi
Leighton Hospital11.3 mi
Countess of Chester Hospital12.5 mi
Hospital waitsMid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.1%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Weaverham Surgery1.5 mi
GP capacity2,036 patients per GP
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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
66
Full fibre (FTTP)87.8%
available across Cheshire West and Chester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
87.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
87.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate55.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.8%Unemployed2%Retired31.4%Student3.6%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.8%Skilled & technical35.5%Routine & elementary16.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)14.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.3%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership85.5%
Among the least-deprived 35% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
42
Council tax Cheshire West and Chester · 2026-27
A £1,678
B £1,958
C £2,237
D £2,517
E £3,076
F £3,636
G £4,195
H £5,034
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
13
Acton Bridge 0.5 mi
Cuddington 2.3 mi
Hartford 3.2 mi
J11 M56 3.9 mi
J11 M56 4 mi
J10 M56 4.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Acton Bridge in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Weaverham 62 1.6 mi away ⇄
Norley 42 2.4 mi away ⇄
Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) 48 2.5 mi away ⇄
Barnton 62 2.6 mi away ⇄
Kingsley (Cheshire West and Chester) 41 3.0 mi away ⇄
Hartford 63 3.3 mi away ⇄
Comberbach 45 3.4 mi away ⇄
Northwich 58 4.0 mi away ⇄
Whitegate 42 4.3 mi away ⇄
Delamere 37 4.3 mi away ⇄
Daresbury 42 4.4 mi away ⇄
Davenham 64 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Acton Bridge a nice place to live?

Acton Bridge has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Acton Bridge is 40/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Acton Bridge?

Acton Bridge is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 67 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Acton Bridge in context

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Postcode districts in Acton Bridge

CW8 56 ⇄

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