Town Pop. 5,894

Living in Barnton: Liveability Score 62/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Barnton is 62/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Barnton most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Among the 9 scored places sharing the CW8 postcode district, Barnton ranks 3rd.

The CW8 district averages 56/100, putting Barnton 6 points above its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Barnton sits 54 points above the CW8 district figure of 45/100. That sits 12 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see CW8 postcode district.

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Barnton scores 62 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
51.7 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 157 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
Public order 41 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 27 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 26 crimes
↓ 71% below national average
Other crime 16 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
other 38 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Pelton Close 12 crimes
  2. 2 Grange Road 11 crimes
  3. 3 Central Drive 11 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 6.7 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 9.8 µg/m³
75
Green Space 48
Parks Ample 18
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
43
3 schools in area · 22 within 4km
1Outstanding2Good
  • Barnton Community Nursery and Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Little Leigh Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Rosebank SchoolSpecial · 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
52
A&E departmentsWarrington Hospital8.3 mi
Leighton Hospital10.6 mi
Wythenshawe Hospital12.2 mi
Hospital waitsMid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.1%
1 GP surgery in area 7 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,511 patients per GP
1dentist2pharmacies

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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)87.8%
available across Cheshire West and Chester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 148 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate57.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.3%Unemployed2.3%Retired28.7%Student2.7%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.1%Skilled & technical32.1%Routine & elementary27.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.1%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership75.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
50
Greenbank 1.6 mi
Northwich 2.2 mi
Hartford 2.3 mi
J10 M56 4.4 mi
J10 M56 4.4 mi
J11 M56 5.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
35
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £225,000 39
Semi-detached £245,000 25
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£135k £189k £245k £300k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Comberbach 45 1.4 mi away ⇄
Weaverham 62 1.5 mi away ⇄
Northwich 58 1.6 mi away ⇄
Hartford 63 2.0 mi away ⇄
Wincham and Marston 52 2.4 mi away ⇄
Acton Bridge 40 2.6 mi away ⇄
Davenham 64 2.9 mi away ⇄
Rudheath 62 3.1 mi away ⇄
Pickmere 49 3.4 mi away ⇄
Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) 48 3.4 mi away ⇄
Lostock Gralam 56 3.5 mi away ⇄
Whitegate 42 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Barnton a nice place to live?

Barnton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Barnton is 62/100, 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 Barnton?

Barnton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 305 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Barnton?

Among the top-rated schools in Barnton are Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School, Little Leigh Primary School and Rosebank School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Barnton in total.

What are house prices like in Barnton?

The current median house price in Barnton is £225,000, around 21% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £245,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 26%. There were 39 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Barnton in context

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Postcode districts in Barnton

CW8 56 ⇄
CW9 56 ⇄

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