Town Pop. 6,272

Living in Culcheth: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Culcheth scores 55/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Culcheth most outperforms the national norm: 88/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Culcheth places 5th of 9 in the WA3 postcode district.

Against the wider WA3 district average of 63/100, that is 8 points below. On broadband specifically, Culcheth sits 19 points above the WA3 district figure of 69/100. Safety (88) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: WA3 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
74.9 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 220 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 54 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
Public order 48 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Shoplifting 38 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Other theft 23 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
other 87 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Prison 80 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 24 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 24 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 9.6 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 11.2 µg/m³
71
Green Space 21
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
48
4 schools in area · 15 within 4km
4Good
  • Culcheth Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Culcheth High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Newchurch Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Twiss Green Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
33
A&E departmentsWarrington Hospital5.1 mi
Wythenshawe Hospital9.7 mi
Manchester Royal Infirmary11.3 mi
Hospital waitsWarrington And Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.7%
1 GP surgery in area 3 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,712 patients per GP
2dentists2pharmacies

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
88
Full fibre (FTTP)92.1%
available across Warrington
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 187 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate51.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.1%Unemployed2.7%Retired27.1%Student3.2%Other inactive15.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.7%Skilled & technical31.7%Routine & elementary21.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)15.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.1%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership80.7%
Among the least-deprived 24% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
49
Council tax Warrington · 2026-27
A £1,632
B £1,904
C £2,176
D £2,448
E £2,992
F £3,536
G £4,080
H £4,896
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
31
Birchwood 2.9 mi
Glazebrook 3.1 mi
Padgate 3.7 mi
J11 M62 1.5 mi
J10 M62 1.8 mi
J11 M62 1.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 9
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 12
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £380,000 39
Detached £513,500 15
Semi-detached £305,000 16
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£230k £381k £538k £690k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Fowley Common 51 1.0 mi away ⇄
Glazebury 53 1.6 mi away ⇄
Croft (Warrington) 57 1.8 mi away ⇄
Golborne 59 2.8 mi away ⇄
Leigh (Wigan) 65 3.0 mi away ⇄
Winwick 47 3.6 mi away ⇄
Hollinfare 52 3.7 mi away ⇄
Higher Folds 65 3.8 mi away ⇄
Irlam 46 4.0 mi away ⇄
Astley 62 4.1 mi away ⇄
Bickershaw 56 4.5 mi away ⇄
Newton-le-Willows 61 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Culcheth a nice place to live?

Culcheth is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Culcheth is 55/100, 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 Culcheth?

Culcheth is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 470 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Culcheth?

Among the top-rated schools in Culcheth are Culcheth Community Primary School, Culcheth High School and Newchurch Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Culcheth in total.

What are house prices like in Culcheth?

The current median house price in Culcheth is £380,000, around 33% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £513,500, semi-detached £305,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 28%. There were 39 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Culcheth in context

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Postcode districts in Culcheth

WA3 63 ⇄

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