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Living in Appleton Thorn: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Appleton Thorn comes out at 50/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 91/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Among the 5 scored places sharing the WA4 postcode district, Appleton Thorn ranks 3rd.

The WA4 district averages 63/100, putting Appleton Thorn 13 points below its own postcode area. Its broadband score runs 24 points above the WA4 district's 67/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (88) and economic health (83). For the surrounding area, see WA4 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Appleton Thorn scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
82.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 40 crimes
↑ 21% above national average
Burglary 11 crimes
↑ 217% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 47% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Other crime 4 crimes
↑ 100% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bus/Coach Station 13 crimes
  2. 2 Crowleygreen Gardens 13 crimes
  3. 3 Blackcap Road 11 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 9.7 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 12 µg/m³
71
Green Space 12
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
21
2 schools in area · 13 within 4km
2Ungraded
  • Appleton Thorn Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • Grappenhall Heys Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
21
A&E departmentsWarrington Hospital3.8 mi
Wythenshawe Hospital9.4 mi
Manchester University Hospitals (central site)14.2 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Rashmi Jain1.8 mi
GP capacity3,025 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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
91
Full fibre (FTTP)92.1%
available across Warrington
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 31 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate52%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52%Unemployed4.5%Retired22.2%Student4.1%Other inactive17.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.9%Skilled & technical31.8%Routine & elementary19.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.2%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership88.9%
Among the least-deprived 12% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
49
Council tax Warrington · 2026-27
A £1,632
B £1,904
C £2,176
D £2,448
E £2,992
F £3,536
G £4,080
H £4,896
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
31
Warrington Central 3.8 mi
Warrington Bank Quay 3.8 mi
Padgate 4 mi
J9 M56 0.7 mi
J20A M6 1.3 mi
J20 M6 1.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £447,500 11
5-year monthly trend
All
£323k £343k £364k £385k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Lymm 60 3.2 mi away ⇄
High Legh 44 3.5 mi away ⇄
Warrington 68 3.9 mi away ⇄
Comberbach 45 3.9 mi away ⇄
Moore 46 4.1 mi away ⇄
Daresbury 42 4.6 mi away ⇄
Pickmere 49 5.1 mi away ⇄
Barnton 62 5.2 mi away ⇄
Bucklow Hill 28 5.3 mi away ⇄
Hollinfare 52 5.4 mi away ⇄
Wincham and Marston 52 5.6 mi away ⇄
Mere (Cheshire East) 28 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Appleton Thorn a nice place to live?

Appleton Thorn is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Appleton Thorn is 50/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Appleton Thorn?

Appleton Thorn is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 82 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Appleton Thorn?

The current median house price in Appleton Thorn is £447,500, around 57% above the England and Wales average.

Appleton Thorn in context

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Postcode districts in Appleton Thorn

WA4 63 ⇄

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