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Living in Bunbury: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bunbury scores 41/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is schools, at 4/100 against a town median of 23/100. Bunbury places 6th of 9 in the CW6 postcode district.

That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (92) and economic health (81) sit at 80/100 or above. Lifestyle (6), healthcare (9) and transport (16) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CW6 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
248.1 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 117 crimes
↑ 273% above national average
Burglary 30 crimes
↑ 809% above national average
Other theft 22 crimes
↑ 276% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 21 crimes
↑ 228% above national average
Public order 17 crimes
↑ 177% above national average
other 27 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Nantwich Road 15 crimes
  2. 2 Moss Lane 11 crimes
  3. 3 Badcock'S Lane 11 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 4.2 · PM2.5 5.4 · PM10 9 µg/m³
79
Green Space 11
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
4
1 school in area
1Good
  • Bunbury Aldersey CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
Healthcare
9
A&E departmentsLeighton Hospital6.7 mi
Countess of Chester Hospital11.5 mi
Warrington Hospital18.9 mi
Hospital waitsEast Cheshire NHS Trust0 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs49.3%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,739 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
68
Full fibre (FTTP)77.7%
available across Cheshire East
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
67.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
67.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 46 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate55.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.5%Unemployed1.6%Retired31.3%Student3.7%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.4%Skilled & technical34.2%Routine & elementary15.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)14.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.8%Apprenticeship4.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership76.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
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 E
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
16
Nantwich 6.7 mi
Wrenbury 7.1 mi
Delamere 7.8 mi
J12 M53 10.3 mi
J12 M53 10.9 mi
J14 M56 12.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Bunbury 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

Alpraham 45 1.7 mi away ⇄
Wardle (Cheshire East) 37 2.4 mi away ⇄
Tarporley 61 2.8 mi away ⇄
Clotton 0 4.3 mi away ⇄
Tattenhall 41 4.8 mi away ⇄
Utkinton 43 4.8 mi away ⇄
Brown Knowl 36 4.8 mi away ⇄
Cotebrook 39 5.0 mi away ⇄
Duddon 43 5.3 mi away ⇄
Rease Heath 37 5.6 mi away ⇄
Ravensmoor 43 5.7 mi away ⇄
Boothsdale 37 6.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bunbury a nice place to live?

Bunbury has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bunbury is 41/100, 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 Bunbury?

Bunbury is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 234 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bunbury?

Among the top-rated schools in Bunbury is Bunbury Aldersey CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Bunbury in total.

Bunbury in context

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Postcode districts in Bunbury

CW6 43 ⇄

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