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Living in Ashton Hayes: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Ashton Hayes is 43/100, built from 9 categories. Healthcare falls furthest short: 3/100 where the typical UK town reaches 18/100. That makes it the 7th highest-scoring of the 12 places in the CH3 postcode district.

Ashton Hayes is a place of extremes: 94/100 for safety against 3/100 for healthcare, a 91-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. The CH3 district averages 60/100, putting Ashton Hayes 17 points below its own postcode area. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (94). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CH3 postcode district.

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Ashton Hayes scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
63.1 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 16 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 71% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
Public order 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other crime 3 crimes
↑ 95% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Gongar Lane 7 crimes
  2. 2 The Wynd 6 crimes
  3. 3 Firecrest Way 5 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 5.116 · PM2.5 5.622 · PM10 9.997 µg/m³
77
Green Space 34
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
22
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Ashton Hayes Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsCountess of Chester Hospital6.2 mi
Warrington Hospital12.7 mi
Leighton Hospital12.7 mi
Hospital waitsCountess Of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs61%
Nearest GP surgeryHelsby Health Centre3.7 mi
GP capacity2,302 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
55
Full fibre (FTTP)87.8%
available across Cheshire West and Chester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
78.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
82%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 27 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate57%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57%Unemployed1.6%Retired32.2%Student3.1%Other inactive6.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.2%Skilled & technical30.6%Routine & elementary18.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)15.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.3%Apprenticeship3.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership79.3%
Among the least-deprived 22% 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 Merseyside & North Wales 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
21
Mouldsworth 1 mi
Delamere 3.2 mi
Helsby 4.1 mi
J14 M56 4.1 mi
J14 M56 4.2 mi
J12 M53 4.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
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 £365,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£315k £332k £350k £367k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Mouldsworth 36 1.2 mi away ⇄
Kelsall 42 1.5 mi away ⇄
Tarvin 46 2.0 mi away ⇄
Boothsdale 37 2.2 mi away ⇄
Great Barrow 40 2.2 mi away ⇄
Duddon 43 2.9 mi away ⇄
Dunham-on-the-Hill 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Delamere 37 3.3 mi away ⇄
Utkinton 43 3.6 mi away ⇄
Mickle Trafford 52 3.7 mi away ⇄
Helsby 51 3.8 mi away ⇄
Guilden Sutton 53 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ashton Hayes a nice place to live?

Ashton Hayes has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ashton Hayes is 43/100, 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 Ashton Hayes?

Ashton Hayes is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 49 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ashton Hayes?

Among the top-rated schools in Ashton Hayes is Ashton Hayes Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Ashton Hayes in total.

What are house prices like in Ashton Hayes?

The current median house price in Ashton Hayes is £365,000, around 28% above the England and Wales average.

Ashton Hayes in context

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Postcode districts in Ashton Hayes

CH3 60 ⇄

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