Town Pop. 3,429

Living in Christleton and Waverton: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Christleton and Waverton is 54/100, built from 9 categories. Transport is where Christleton and Waverton most outperforms the national norm: 47/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Christleton and Waverton places 3rd of 12 in the CH3 postcode district.

It scores 6 points below the CH3 postcode district as a whole, which averages 60/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91) and economic health (85). That puts Christleton and Waverton in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see CH3 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Christleton and Waverton scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
60.1 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 105 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 27 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↓ 79% below national average
Burglary 11 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 35 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Tarvin Road 52 crimes
  2. 2 The Park 25 crimes
  3. 3 Troopers Close 21 crimes

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

Environment
70
Air Quality NO₂ 7.2 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 9.9 µg/m³
75
Green Space 58
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Adequate 3
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
38
4 schools in area · 14 within 4km
1Outstanding2Good1Ungraded
  • Boughton Heath AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Christleton High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Waverton Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Christleton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    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
19
A&E departmentsCountess of Chester Hospital2.8 mi
Leighton Hospital14.3 mi
Royal Liverpool University Hospital16.1 mi
Hospital waitsCountess Of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs61%
Nearest GP surgeryHeath Lane Medical Centre1.7 mi
GP capacity1,641 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
64
Full fibre (FTTP)87.8%
available across Cheshire West and Chester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
85.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
85.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 98 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate54.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.7%Unemployed1.9%Retired31.9%Student4.6%Other inactive7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.6%Skilled & technical29.8%Routine & elementary15.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)14.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)49%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership83.3%
Among the least-deprived 18% 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
47
Chester 2.5 mi
Bache 3.4 mi
Mouldsworth 5.4 mi
J12 M53 2.3 mi
J12 M53 2.8 mi
J11 M53 4.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
35
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Adequate 6
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £345,000 25
Semi-detached £345,000 19
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£318k £435k £556k £673k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Littleton (Cheshire West and Chester) 60 1.2 mi away ⇄
Guilden Sutton 53 2.0 mi away ⇄
Great Barrow 40 2.7 mi away ⇄
Tarvin 46 2.8 mi away ⇄
Chester 67 2.9 mi away ⇄
Mickle Trafford 52 3.0 mi away ⇄
Duddon 43 4.1 mi away ⇄
Moston 63 4.3 mi away ⇄
Ashton Hayes 43 4.5 mi away ⇄
Tattenhall 41 4.6 mi away ⇄
Clotton 0 5.0 mi away ⇄
Dunham-on-the-Hill 42 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Christleton and Waverton a nice place to live?

Christleton and Waverton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Christleton and Waverton 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 Christleton and Waverton?

Christleton and Waverton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 206 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Christleton and Waverton?

Among the top-rated schools in Christleton and Waverton are Boughton Heath Academy, Christleton High School and Waverton Community Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Christleton and Waverton in total.

What are house prices like in Christleton and Waverton?

The current median house price in Christleton and Waverton is £345,000, around 21% above the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £345,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 4%. There were 25 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Christleton and Waverton in context

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Postcode districts in Christleton and Waverton

CH3 60 ⇄

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