Town Pop. 1,064

Living in Butt Green: Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Butt Green comes out at 58/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 56/100 against a national town median of 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 26/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 11 places in the CW5 postcode district. That is 8 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (95) and economic health (94). For the surrounding area, see CW5 postcode district.

58
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Butt Green scores 58 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
85.5 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 49 crimes
↑ 38% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 25% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 89% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Newcastle Road 9 crimes
  2. 2 Elwood Way 7 crimes
  3. 3 Deane Court 6 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 6.3 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 10.1 µg/m³
75
Green Space 20
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
47
5 schools in area · 16 within 4km
4Good1Ungraded
  • Brine Leas SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Pear Tree Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Anne's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Weaver Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Stapeley Broad Lane CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
38
A&E departmentsLeighton Hospital4.2 mi
Royal Stoke University Hospital12.2 mi
Countess of Chester Hospital19.4 mi
Hospital waitsMid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.1%
Nearest GP surgeryTudor Surgery1 mi
GP capacity2,118 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
26
Full fibre (FTTP)77.7%
available across Cheshire East
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
78.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
78.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 20 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
94
Employment rate68.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed68.7%Unemployed1.9%Retired17.8%Student5.6%Other inactive5.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial59.5%Skilled & technical28%Routine & elementary12.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications7.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)49.2%Apprenticeship4.2%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership82.8%
Among the least-deprived 5% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
58
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 B
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
56
Nantwich 0.9 mi
Crewe 3.5 mi
Wrenbury 4.8 mi
J16 M6 6.9 mi
J16 M6 7 mi
J17 M6 9.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
41
Pubs & Bars None
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 Butt Green 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

Willaston (Cheshire East) 58 1.0 mi away ⇄
Nantwich 58 1.0 mi away ⇄
Wybunbury 46 2.0 mi away ⇄
Shavington 61 2.1 mi away ⇄
Rease Heath 37 2.2 mi away ⇄
Ravensmoor 43 2.9 mi away ⇄
Hough 42 2.9 mi away ⇄
Crewe 60 3.3 mi away ⇄
Hankelow 38 3.6 mi away ⇄
Weston (Cheshire East) 38 4.0 mi away ⇄
Aston (Cheshire East) 38 4.4 mi away ⇄
Audlem 40 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Butt Green a nice place to live?

Butt Green is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Butt Green is 58/100, 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 Butt Green?

Butt Green is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 91 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Butt Green?

Among the top-rated schools in Butt Green are Brine Leas School, Pear Tree Primary School and St Anne's Catholic Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Butt Green in total.

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Postcode districts in Butt Green

CW5 55 ⇄

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