Town Pop. 279

Living in Aston (Cheshire East): Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Aston (Cheshire East) scores 38/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 32/100 versus a median of 60/100. That makes it the 9th highest-scoring of the 11 places in the CW5 postcode district.

The CW5 district averages 55/100, putting Aston (Cheshire East) 17 points below its own postcode area. That is 12 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (91) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CW5 postcode district.

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Aston (Cheshire East) scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

440.9 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 68 crimes

↑ 632% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes

↑ 479% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes

↑ 159% above national average

Burglary 10 crimes

↑ 923% above national average

Public order 9 crimes

↑ 397% above national average

other 14 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Audlem Road 26 crimes
2 Kingbur Place 9 crimes
3 Whitchurch Road 8 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 4.8 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 9.6 µg/m³

Green Space 7

Parks Adequate 2

Sports Pitches Some 1

Allotments None

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts None

Bowling Greens None

Playgrounds None

Services

Schools

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare

A&E departmentsLeighton Hospital8.1 mi

Royal Stoke University Hospital15.1 mi

Countess of Chester Hospital18.5 mi

Hospital waitsMid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.2 mi

Routine referral (median)11 wks

Treated within 18 weeks62.5%

A&E seen within 4 hrs63.1%

Nearest GP surgeryWrenbury Medical Practice1.2 mi

GP capacity837 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

Full fibre (FTTP)77.7%

available across Cheshire East

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

58.3%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

58.3%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.7%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate55.8%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed55.8%Unemployed1.6%Retired30.7%Student3.6%Other inactive8.3%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial48.7%Skilled & technical34.1%Routine & elementary17.2%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications13.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.2%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%

Home ownership79.2%

Among the least-deprived 40% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

Council tax Cheshire East · 2026-27

A £1,637

B £1,909

C £2,182

D £2,455

E £3,001

F £3,546

G £4,092

H £4,910

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

Wrenbury 0.7 mi

Nantwich 4.2 mi

Whitchurch 5.1 mi

J16 M6 10.8 mi

J16 M6 10.9 mi

J17 M6 13.5 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Some 1

Restaurants & Cafes None

Supermarkets & Convenience None

Retail Shopping None

Takeaways None

Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Aston (Cheshire East) 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Aston (Cheshire East) a nice place to live?

Aston (Cheshire East) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Aston (Cheshire East) is 38/100, 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 Aston (Cheshire East)?

Aston (Cheshire East) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 123 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Aston (Cheshire East) in context

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Postcode districts in Aston (Cheshire East)

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