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Living in Boothsdale: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Boothsdale is 37/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 82/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Boothsdale places 8th of 9 in the CW6 postcode district. Against the wider CW6 district average of 43/100, that is 6 points below. That is 13 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see CW6 postcode district.

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Boothsdale scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
740.1 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 70 crimes
↑ 826% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 25 crimes
↑ 624% above national average
Other theft 18 crimes
↑ 1179% above national average
Public order 17 crimes
↑ 1052% above national average
Vehicle crime 11 crimes
↑ 910% above national average
other 27 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Delamere 15 crimes
  2. 2 High Street 9 crimes
  3. 3 Battleaxe Road 8 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 4.567 · PM2.5 5.502 · PM10 9.53 µg/m³
78
Green Space 26
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Outstanding
  • Kelsall Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding

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 Hospital7.9 mi
Leighton Hospital10.7 mi
Warrington Hospital13.8 mi
Hospital waitsCountess Of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs61%
Nearest GP surgeryDrs Adey and Dancy3.2 mi
GP capacity2,302 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)87.8%
available across Cheshire West and Chester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
4.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
4.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
82
Employment rate55.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.1%Unemployed1.6%Retired32.3%Student4.1%Other inactive6.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.3%Skilled & technical32.9%Routine & elementary15.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.1%Level 3 (A levels)15.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.5%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership80.5%
Among the least-deprived 31% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
47
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 C
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
21
Mouldsworth 2.6 mi
Delamere 2.6 mi
Cuddington 5.2 mi
J12 M53 6 mi
J14 M56 6.2 mi
J14 M56 6.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Boothsdale 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.

Nearby places

Kelsall 42 0.8 mi away ⇄
Utkinton 43 1.5 mi away ⇄
Duddon 43 1.7 mi away ⇄
Clotton 0 2.0 mi away ⇄
Ashton Hayes 43 2.2 mi away ⇄
Delamere 37 2.3 mi away ⇄
Tarvin 46 2.6 mi away ⇄
Cotebrook 39 2.7 mi away ⇄
Mouldsworth 36 2.9 mi away ⇄
Tarporley 61 3.3 mi away ⇄
Great Barrow 40 3.8 mi away ⇄
Norley 42 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Boothsdale a nice place to live?

Boothsdale has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Boothsdale is 37/100, 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 Boothsdale?

Boothsdale is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 168 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Boothsdale?

Among the top-rated schools in Boothsdale is Kelsall Primary and Nursery School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Boothsdale in total.

Boothsdale in context

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Postcode districts in Boothsdale

CW6 43 ⇄

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