Town Pop. 13,192

Living in Davenham: Liveability Score 64/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Davenham is 64/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 58/100 against a national town median of 21/100. No other settlement in the CW8 postcode district scores higher. Davenham leads all 9.

Notably, nothing falls below 42/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. The CW8 district averages 56/100, putting Davenham 8 points above its own postcode area. That sits 14 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: CW8 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
56.4 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 357 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 100 crimes
↓ 50% below national average
Public order 83 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Shoplifting 38 crimes
↓ 63% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 36 crimes
↓ 60% below national average
other 130 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Clough Lane 42 crimes
  2. 2 Registry Close 35 crimes
  3. 3 Belgrave Road 23 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 6.7 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 10 µg/m³
75
Green Space 52
Parks Ample 49
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 19

Services

Schools
59
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 12 in area · 19 within 4km
1Outstanding9Good2Ungraded
  • The County High School, LeftwichSecondary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • Charles Darwin Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Davenham CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Hartford Church of England High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Kingsmead Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Leftwich Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Moulton SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Nicholas Catholic High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Victoria Road Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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
45
A&E departmentsLeighton Hospital7 mi
Warrington Hospital10.6 mi
Wythenshawe Hospital12.8 mi
Hospital waitsMid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.1%
Nearest GP surgeryFirdale Medical Centre1.6 mi
GP capacity1,702 patients per GP
1dentist3pharmacies

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
75
Full fibre (FTTP)87.8%
available across Cheshire West and Chester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 320 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
65
Employment rate60.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.4%Unemployed2.3%Retired25%Student3.3%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.6%Skilled & technical30.9%Routine & elementary24.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.3%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership72.6%
Among the least-deprived 29% 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
58
Greenbank 1.3 mi
Hartford 1.7 mi
Northwich 1.8 mi
J18 M6 5.7 mi
J18 M6 6 mi
J19 M6 6.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
54
Pubs & Bars Adequate 7
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Adequate 11
Takeaways Adequate 6
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £330,000 126
Detached £411,250 62
Semi-detached £272,250 36
Terraced £197,000 22
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£124k £228k £335k £439k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Hartford 63 1.4 mi away ⇄
Northwich 58 1.6 mi away ⇄
Rudheath 62 1.6 mi away ⇄
Whitegate 42 1.9 mi away ⇄
Wincham and Marston 52 2.7 mi away ⇄
Barnton 62 2.9 mi away ⇄
Weaverham 62 3.0 mi away ⇄
Winsford 57 3.2 mi away ⇄
Lostock Gralam 56 3.2 mi away ⇄
Lach Dennis 41 3.2 mi away ⇄
Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) 48 3.7 mi away ⇄
Comberbach 45 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Davenham a nice place to live?

Davenham is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Davenham is 64/100, 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 Davenham?

Davenham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 744 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Davenham?

Among the top-rated schools in Davenham are The County High School, Leftwich, Charles Darwin Community Primary School and Davenham CofE Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 12 rated schools in Davenham in total.

What are house prices like in Davenham?

The current median house price in Davenham is £330,000, around 16% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £411,250, semi-detached £272,250, terraced £197,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 21%. There were 126 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Davenham in context

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Postcode districts in Davenham

CW8 56 ⇄
CW9 56 ⇄

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