Town Pop. 1,827

Living in Audlem: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Audlem is 40/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 32/100 against a town median of 60/100. Among the 7 scored places sharing the CW3 postcode district, Audlem ranks 4th.

That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). Below 30/100: schools (8), lifestyle (8), transport (15) and healthcare (22). For the surrounding area, see CW3 postcode district.

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Audlem scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
91.4 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 88 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 18 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↑ 21% above national average
Burglary 13 crimes
↑ 103% above national average
Public order 11 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Audlem Road 26 crimes
  2. 2 Whitchurch Road 11 crimes
  3. 3 Kingbur Place 9 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 5.415 · PM2.5 5.816 · PM10 10.037 µg/m³
76
Green Space 24
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Audlem St James' CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
22
A&E departmentsLeighton Hospital8.4 mi
Royal Stoke University Hospital11.8 mi
Princess Royal Hospital18.6 mi
Hospital waitsMid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.1%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,052 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
32
Full fibre (FTTP)77.7%
available across Cheshire East
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
62%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
62%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 67 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate52.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.2%Unemployed1.4%Retired35.5%Student3.2%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.1%Skilled & technical34.3%Routine & elementary17.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)15.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.8%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership81.6%
Among the least-deprived 38% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
43
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

Transport
15
Wrenbury 4.2 mi
Nantwich 5.1 mi
Whitchurch 7 mi
J16 M6 8.9 mi
J16 M6 9.2 mi
J15 M6 11.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £402,500 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£330k £376k £424k £470k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Hankelow 38 1.4 mi away ⇄
Aston (Cheshire East) 38 3.5 mi away ⇄
Norton in Hales 33 4.2 mi away ⇄
Wybunbury 46 4.4 mi away ⇄
Woore 38 4.5 mi away ⇄
Wrenbury-cum-Frith 39 4.7 mi away ⇄
Butt Green 58 4.7 mi away ⇄
Ravensmoor 43 5.0 mi away ⇄
Nantwich 58 5.3 mi away ⇄
Willaston (Cheshire East) 58 5.5 mi away ⇄
Shavington 61 5.5 mi away ⇄
Hough 42 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Audlem a nice place to live?

Audlem has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Audlem 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 Audlem?

Audlem is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 167 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Audlem?

Among the top-rated schools in Audlem is Audlem St James' CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Audlem in total.

What are house prices like in Audlem?

The current median house price in Audlem is £402,500, around 41% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 21%.

Audlem in context

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Postcode districts in Audlem

CW3 43 ⇄

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