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Living in Churton: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Churton scores 38/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. Among the 12 scored places sharing the CH3 postcode district, Churton ranks 10th.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate safety (94) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. The CH3 district averages 60/100, putting Churton 22 points below its own postcode area. That is 12 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see CH3 postcode district.

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Churton scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
176.6 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 34 crimes
↑ 154% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 80% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 302% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 254% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Quarry Court 9 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 6 crimes
  3. 3 Chester Road 6 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 4.388 · PM2.5 5.564 · PM10 10.419 µg/m³
78
Green Space 15
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
22

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsCountess of Chester Hospital7.3 mi
Leighton Hospital16.1 mi
Royal Liverpool University Hospital21.3 mi
Hospital waitsCountess Of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs61%
Nearest GP surgeryTattenhall Village Surgery4.2 mi
GP capacity2,253 patients per GP
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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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)87.8%
available across Cheshire West and Chester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
2.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
2.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate58%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58%Unemployed1.6%Retired29.3%Student3.6%Other inactive7.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.7%Skilled & technical33%Routine & elementary16.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.8%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership75.2%
Among the least-deprived 20% 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 E
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
21
Gwersyllt 6.4 mi
Wrexham General 6.5 mi
Chester 6.5 mi
J12 M53 7.5 mi
J12 M53 7.8 mi
J11 M53 9.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Churton 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

Farndon (Cheshire West and Chester) 45 1.2 mi away ⇄
Holt (Wrexham) 51 1.7 mi away ⇄
Rossett 44 3.0 mi away ⇄
Gresford 52 4.0 mi away ⇄
Tilston 43 4.3 mi away ⇄
Dodleston 33 4.5 mi away ⇄
Tattenhall 41 4.5 mi away ⇄
Pentre Maelor 39 4.7 mi away ⇄
Brown Knowl 36 5.2 mi away ⇄
Llay 55 5.4 mi away ⇄
Christleton and Waverton 54 5.6 mi away ⇄
Bradley (Wrexham) 57 5.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Churton a nice place to live?

Churton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Churton is 38/100, 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 Churton?

Churton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 71 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Churton in context

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Postcode districts in Churton

CH3 60 ⇄

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