Town Pop. 617

Living in Childer Thornton: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Childer Thornton comes out at 51/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 53/100 against a national town median of 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 45/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 5 places in the CH66 postcode district. It scores 13 points below the CH66 postcode district as a whole, which averages 64/100. On transport specifically, Childer Thornton sits 13 points below the CH66 district figure of 66/100. For the surrounding area, see CH66 postcode district.

51
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Childer Thornton scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
80
136.1 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 39 crimes
↑ 90% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 100% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 66% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 69% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 New Road 11 crimes
  2. 2 Heath Lane 10 crimes
  3. 3 Valentine Street 9 crimes

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

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 8.5 · PM2.5 6 · PM10 10.1 µg/m³
74
Green Space 70
Parks Ample 11
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
43
4 schools in area · 22 within 4km
1Outstanding2Good1Requires Improvement
  • Childer Thornton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Little Sutton C of E Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Rossmore SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Millfields Church of England (Controlled) Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
14
A&E departmentsCountess of Chester Hospital6 mi
Royal Liverpool University Hospital7.4 mi
Aintree University Hospital11.4 mi
Hospital waitsWirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs60.9%
Nearest GP surgeryAllport Medical Centre – H Walton1.9 mi
GP capacity1,620 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
45
Full fibre (FTTP)87.8%
available across Cheshire West and Chester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
81.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
81.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
93.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 39 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate57.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.2%Unemployed2.1%Retired30.8%Student3.5%Other inactive6.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.5%Skilled & technical31.2%Routine & elementary16.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.4%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership81.6%
Among the least-deprived 28% of areas in England
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 D
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
53
Hooton 0.9 mi
Little Sutton 0.9 mi
Eastham Rake 1.3 mi
J5 M53 0.6 mi
J6 M53 0.6 mi
J6 M53 0.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Childer Thornton 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

Hooton 53 1.0 mi away ⇄
Willaston (Cheshire West and Chester) 55 1.9 mi away ⇄
Capenhurst 49 2.3 mi away ⇄
Ellesmere Port 58 2.7 mi away ⇄
Windle Hill 58 2.9 mi away ⇄
Bebington 71 3.2 mi away ⇄
Burton (Cheshire West and Chester) 54 3.5 mi away ⇄
Neston (Cheshire West and Chester) 62 4.3 mi away ⇄
Mollington (Cheshire West and Chester) 49 4.8 mi away ⇄
Saughall 48 5.0 mi away ⇄
Garden City 46 5.3 mi away ⇄
Moston 63 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Childer Thornton a nice place to live?

Childer Thornton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Childer Thornton is 51/100, 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 Childer Thornton?

Childer Thornton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 80/100. There were 84 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Childer Thornton?

Among the top-rated schools in Childer Thornton are Childer Thornton Primary School, Little Sutton C of E Primary School and Rossmore School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Childer Thornton in total.

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Postcode districts in Childer Thornton

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