Town Pop. 134

Living in Brown Knowl: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Brown Knowl comes out at 36/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That makes it the 11th highest-scoring of the 12 places in the CH3 postcode district.

The CH3 district averages 60/100, putting Brown Knowl 24 points below its own postcode area. That sits 14 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (92) and economic health (81) also clear 80/100. For the surrounding area, see CH3 postcode district.

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Brown Knowl scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
611.9 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 37 crimes
↑ 729% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 1465% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 1048% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 1391% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 559% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bolesworth Hill Road 15 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 7 crimes
  3. 3 Sherrington'S Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 3.6 · PM2.5 5.3 · PM10 9.3 µg/m³
79
Green Space 43
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
10

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsCountess of Chester Hospital10.6 mi
Leighton Hospital11.5 mi
Warrington Hospital22.2 mi
Hospital waitsCountess Of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust3.2 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs61%
Nearest GP surgeryTattenhall Village Surgery4.1 mi
GP capacity2,720 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)87.8%
available across Cheshire West and Chester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 7 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate57.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.8%Unemployed1.6%Retired27.9%Student3.9%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.5%Skilled & technical35.2%Routine & elementary15.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.3%Apprenticeship4.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership76.4%
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 Merseyside & North Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
12
Wrenbury 7.7 mi
Whitchurch 8.4 mi
Chester 9.7 mi
J12 M53 9.8 mi
J12 M53 10.3 mi
J11 M53 12.1 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 Brown Knowl 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

Tilston 43 2.8 mi away ⇄
Tattenhall 41 3.1 mi away ⇄
No Man's Heath 38 3.8 mi away ⇄
Malpas 43 4.1 mi away ⇄
Bunbury 41 4.8 mi away ⇄
Farndon (Cheshire West and Chester) 45 5.1 mi away ⇄
Churton 38 5.2 mi away ⇄
Holt (Wrexham) 51 5.5 mi away ⇄
Threapwood 36 6.2 mi away ⇄
Tarporley 61 6.4 mi away ⇄
Clotton 0 6.4 mi away ⇄
Alpraham 45 6.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Brown Knowl a nice place to live?

Brown Knowl has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Brown Knowl is 36/100, 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 Brown Knowl?

Brown Knowl is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 82 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Brown Knowl in context

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Postcode districts in Brown Knowl

CH3 60 ⇄

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