Town Pop. 5,944

Living in Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester): Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) scores 48/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 43/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 23/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) places 6th of 9 in the CW8 postcode district. Against the wider CW8 district average of 56/100, that is 8 points below. On transport specifically, Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) sits 10 points below the CW8 district figure of 53/100. For the surrounding area, see CW8 postcode district.

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Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
55.2 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 182 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 27 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 26 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Other theft 22 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 18 crimes
↓ 80% below national average
other 53 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Brambles Chase 19 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 16 crimes
  3. 3 Weaverham Road 14 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 5.3 · PM2.5 5.8 · PM10 9.8 µg/m³
77
Green Space 46
Parks Ample 26
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 9
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 8

Services

Schools
31
2 schools in area · 10 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Cuddington Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Sandiway Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    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
17
A&E departmentsLeighton Hospital9 mi
Warrington Hospital10 mi
Countess of Chester Hospital11.6 mi
Hospital waitsMid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.1%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Weaverham Surgery2.1 mi
GP capacity1,466 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
23
Full fibre (FTTP)87.8%
available across Cheshire West and Chester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
67.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
66.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 173 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate53.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.7%Unemployed2.1%Retired34.2%Student2.9%Other inactive7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54%Skilled & technical30.1%Routine & elementary15.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.1%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)46.2%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership83%
Among the least-deprived 22% 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 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

Transport
43
Cuddington 0.2 mi
Acton Bridge 2 mi
Hartford 2.1 mi
J11 M56 6.3 mi
J11 M56 6.4 mi
J12 M56 6.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Adequate 17
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £385,000 53
Detached £465,000 34
Semi-detached £290,300 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£212k £325k £442k £556k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Norley 42 2.0 mi away ⇄
Weaverham 62 2.0 mi away ⇄
Whitegate 42 2.4 mi away ⇄
Hartford 63 2.4 mi away ⇄
Acton Bridge 40 2.5 mi away ⇄
Delamere 37 2.7 mi away ⇄
Barnton 62 3.4 mi away ⇄
Davenham 64 3.7 mi away ⇄
Kingsley (Cheshire West and Chester) 41 3.7 mi away ⇄
Cotebrook 39 3.8 mi away ⇄
Northwich 58 4.0 mi away ⇄
Winsford 57 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) a nice place to live?

Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) is 48/100, 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 Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)?

Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 328 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)?

Among the top-rated schools in Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) is Cuddington Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) in total.

What are house prices like in Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)?

The current median house price in Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) is £385,000, around 35% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £465,000, semi-detached £290,300. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 39%. There were 53 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) in context

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Postcode districts in Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)

CW8 56 ⇄

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