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Living in Capenhurst: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Capenhurst scores 49/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 42/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 20/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 5 scored places sharing the CH1 postcode district, Capenhurst ranks 3rd. It scores 10 points below the CH1 postcode district as a whole, which averages 59/100. Its healthcare score runs 36 points below the CH1 district's 78/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: CH1 postcode district.

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Capenhurst scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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CH1 1AB CH1 2AB CH1 3AA CH1 4AA CH1 5AA CH1 6AA CH1 9AE CH1 CH66

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
82
541.7 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 66 crimes
↑ 588% above national average
Public order 20 crimes
↑ 968% above national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↑ 684% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 615% above national average
Vehicle crime 14 crimes
↑ 913% above national average
other 28 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 William Wild Drive 42 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 22 crimes
  3. 3 Dunkirk Lane 13 crimes

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

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 8.6 · PM2.5 5.8 · PM10 9.6 µg/m³
74
Green Space 71
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
33
2 schools in area · 24 within 4km
2Good
  • Archers Brook SEMH Residential SchoolSpecial · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Capenhurst CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
42
A&E departmentsCountess of Chester Hospital3.8 mi
Royal Liverpool University Hospital9.6 mi
Aintree University Hospital13.5 mi
Hospital waitsCountess Of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs61%
Nearest GP surgeryHope Farm Medical Centre1.3 mi
GP capacity1,662 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
20
Full fibre (FTTP)87.8%
available across Cheshire West and Chester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
68%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
68%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
75.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 7 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate61%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61%Unemployed1.9%Retired22.2%Student3.4%Other inactive11.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.7%Skilled & technical32.1%Routine & elementary23.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)10.7%Level 3 (A levels)22.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)41%Apprenticeship4.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership76%
Among the least-deprived 20% 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 D
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
35
Capenhurst 0.5 mi
Little Sutton 1.6 mi
Overpool 1.9 mi
J7 M53 2.5 mi
J6 M53 2.7 mi
J7 M53 2.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
15
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 Capenhurst 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

Childer Thornton 51 2.3 mi away ⇄
Ellesmere Port 58 2.4 mi away ⇄
Mollington (Cheshire West and Chester) 49 2.6 mi away ⇄
Saughall 48 2.7 mi away ⇄
Hooton 53 2.7 mi away ⇄
Burton (Cheshire West and Chester) 54 2.9 mi away ⇄
Willaston (Cheshire West and Chester) 55 2.9 mi away ⇄
Garden City 46 3.5 mi away ⇄
Moston 63 3.5 mi away ⇄
Windle Hill 58 3.6 mi away ⇄
Neston (Cheshire West and Chester) 62 4.9 mi away ⇄
Shotton 61 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Capenhurst a nice place to live?

Capenhurst has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Capenhurst is 49/100, 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 Capenhurst?

Capenhurst is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 82/100. There were 156 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Capenhurst?

Among the top-rated schools in Capenhurst are Archers Brook SEMH Residential School and Capenhurst CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Capenhurst in total.

Capenhurst in context

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Postcode districts in Capenhurst

CH1 59 ⇄
CH66 64 ⇄

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