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Living in Allostock: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Allostock is 35/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 83/100 against a national town median of 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 24/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That makes it the 11th highest-scoring of the 14 places in the WA16 postcode district. Against the wider WA16 district average of 47/100, that is 12 points below. That sits 15 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see WA16 postcode district.

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Allostock scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
389.1 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 48 crimes
↑ 461% above national average
Public order 11 crimes
↑ 558% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 529% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 339% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 677% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 26 crimes
  2. 2 Holmes Chapel Road 12 crimes
  3. 3 Swan Grove 8 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 6.61 · PM2.5 6.124 · PM10 10.711 µg/m³
74
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
7

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsLeighton Hospital8.8 mi
Wythenshawe Hospital11 mi
Warrington Hospital13.8 mi
Hospital waitsMid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.1%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Health Centre - Holmes Chapel2.9 mi
GP capacity1,777 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
24
Full fibre (FTTP)87.8%
available across Cheshire West and Chester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
61.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
61.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
90.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate55.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.4%Unemployed1.7%Retired32.5%Student2.6%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.2%Skilled & technical36.6%Routine & elementary17.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.4%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership82.9%
Among the least-deprived 38% 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
9
Goostrey 2.7 mi
Plumley 2.9 mi
Holmes Chapel 3 mi
J18 M6 2.2 mi
J18 M6 2.8 mi
J19 M6 5.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars None
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 Allostock 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

Rudheath Woods 43 0.6 mi away ⇄
Byley 0 1.0 mi away ⇄
Lower Peover 35 1.7 mi away ⇄
Goostrey 39 1.8 mi away ⇄
Cranage 47 2.0 mi away ⇄
Lach Dennis 41 2.1 mi away ⇄
Holmes Chapel 51 2.8 mi away ⇄
Over Peover 44 2.8 mi away ⇄
Plumley 43 3.0 mi away ⇄
Withington Green 39 3.6 mi away ⇄
Lostock Gralam 56 3.9 mi away ⇄
Rudheath 62 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Allostock a nice place to live?

Allostock has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Allostock is 35/100, 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 Allostock?

Allostock is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 100 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Allostock in context

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Postcode districts in Allostock

WA16 47 ⇄

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