Town Pop. 717

Living in Comberbach: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Comberbach is 45/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 41/100 against a town median of 60/100. That makes it the 8th highest-scoring of the 9 places in the CW9 postcode district.

It scores 11 points below the CW9 postcode district as a whole, which averages 56/100. On economic health specifically, Comberbach sits 21 points above the CW9 district figure of 59/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (95) and economic health (80). For the surrounding area, see CW9 postcode district.

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Comberbach scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

145 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 50 crimes

↑ 109% above national average

Public order 11 crimes

↑ 135% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes

↑ 104% above national average

Other theft 9 crimes

↑ 103% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes

↓ 17% below national average

other 15 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Park/Open Space 7 crimes
2 Pole Lane 6 crimes
3 Tarporley Road 6 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 6 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 9.6 µg/m³

Green Space 17

Parks Some 1

Sports Pitches None

Allotments None

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts None

Bowling Greens Adequate 2

Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools

1 school in area · 7 within 4km

1Ungraded

Comberbach Nursery and 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

A&E departmentsWarrington Hospital7.4 mi

Wythenshawe Hospital11.6 mi

Leighton Hospital11.8 mi

Hospital waitsMid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi

Routine referral (median)11 wks

Treated within 18 weeks62.5%

A&E seen within 4 hrs63.1%

Nearest GP surgeryOakwood Medical Centre1.5 mi

GP capacity1,511 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

Full fibre (FTTP)87.8%

available across Cheshire West and Chester

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

86.9%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

86.9%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.4%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 27 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate54%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed54%Unemployed1.5%Retired34.2%Student2.9%Other inactive7.2%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial50.1%Skilled & technical34.3%Routine & elementary15.6%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications13.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.4%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%

Home ownership87.1%

Among the least-deprived 30% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

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 North West England 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

Northwich 2.6 mi

Greenbank 2.8 mi

Lostock Gralam 3.3 mi

J10 M56 3.3 mi

J10 M56 3.4 mi

J9 M56 4 mi

Lifestyle

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 Comberbach 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Comberbach a nice place to live?

Comberbach has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Comberbach is 45/100, 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 Comberbach?

Comberbach is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 104 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Comberbach in context

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Postcode districts in Comberbach

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