Town Pop. 665

Living in Burton (Cheshire West and Chester): Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Burton (Cheshire West and Chester) comes out at 54/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 95/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Burton (Cheshire West and Chester) places 5th of 6 in the CH64 postcode district.

Its broadband score runs 39 points above the CH64 district's 56/100. Economic health (94) and safety (91) also clear 80/100. Schools (15) and healthcare (23) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see CH64 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Burton (Cheshire West and Chester) scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
99.2 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 20 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Public order 11 crimes
↑ 154% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 94% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 10% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 9 crimes
  2. 2 Haddon Lane 5 crimes
  3. 3 Wood End Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 5.8 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 9.3 µg/m³
77
Green Space 80
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
15
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

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

Healthcare
23
A&E departmentsCountess of Chester Hospital6 mi
Royal Liverpool University Hospital9.1 mi
Aintree University Hospital13.2 mi
Hospital waitsWirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs60.9%
Nearest GP surgeryNeston Surgery1.7 mi
GP capacity1,870 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
95
Full fibre (FTTP)87.8%
available across Cheshire West and Chester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 29 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
94
Employment rate46.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed46.7%Unemployed1.5%Retired42.3%Student2.4%Other inactive7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial58.2%Skilled & technical29.1%Routine & elementary12.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)10.2%Level 3 (A levels)15.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)50.8%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership91%
Among the least-deprived 15% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
36
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
32
Neston 2.4 mi
Hooton 2.9 mi
Hawarden Bridge 3.3 mi
J5 M53 3.5 mi
J5 M53 3.9 mi
J6 M53 4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
43
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Burton (Cheshire West and Chester) 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

Windle Hill 58 1.6 mi away ⇄
Willaston (Cheshire West and Chester) 55 2.1 mi away ⇄
Neston (Cheshire West and Chester) 62 2.3 mi away ⇄
Garden City 46 2.8 mi away ⇄
Hooton 53 2.8 mi away ⇄
Capenhurst 49 2.9 mi away ⇄
Childer Thornton 51 3.5 mi away ⇄
Connah's Quay 59 3.6 mi away ⇄
Saughall 48 4.1 mi away ⇄
Shotton 61 4.1 mi away ⇄
Flint 50 4.8 mi away ⇄
Mollington (Cheshire West and Chester) 49 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Burton (Cheshire West and Chester) a nice place to live?

Burton (Cheshire West and Chester) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Burton (Cheshire West and Chester) is 54/100, 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 Burton (Cheshire West and Chester)?

Burton (Cheshire West and Chester) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 66 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Burton (Cheshire West and Chester)?

Among the top-rated schools in Burton (Cheshire West and Chester) is Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Burton (Cheshire West and Chester) in total.

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Postcode districts in Burton (Cheshire West and Chester)

CH64 58 ⇄

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