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Living in Delamere: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Delamere is 37/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 9/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That places it last of the 9 scored places in the CW8 postcode district.

The CW8 district averages 56/100, putting Delamere 19 points below its own postcode area. That is 13 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (90) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see CW8 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Delamere scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
849.5 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 75 crimes
↑ 1111% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 24 crimes
↑ 749% above national average
Public order 16 crimes
↑ 1223% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 1027% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 823% above national average
other 24 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Delamere 15 crimes
  2. 2 Mara Drive 10 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 9 crimes

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

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 4.664 · PM2.5 5.535 · PM10 9.466 µg/m³
78
Green Space 54
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Outstanding
  • Delamere CofE Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsCountess of Chester Hospital9.7 mi
Leighton Hospital10 mi
Warrington Hospital11.9 mi
Hospital waitsCountess Of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs61%
Nearest GP surgeryDrs Adey and Dancy4.2 mi
GP capacity2,302 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)87.8%
available across Cheshire West and Chester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
82.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
74
Employment rate50.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.9%Unemployed1.4%Retired37.8%Student2.9%Other inactive7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.3%Skilled & technical32.6%Routine & elementary15.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.1%Level 3 (A levels)13.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.3%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership82.8%
Among the least-deprived 35% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
36
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 E
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
21
Delamere 0.7 mi
Cuddington 3 mi
Mouldsworth 3.1 mi
J14 M56 6.6 mi
J12 M56 6.6 mi
J12 M56 6.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Delamere 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

Norley 42 2.0 mi away ⇄
Kelsall 42 2.1 mi away ⇄
Boothsdale 37 2.3 mi away ⇄
Cotebrook 39 2.3 mi away ⇄
Utkinton 43 2.5 mi away ⇄
Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) 48 2.7 mi away ⇄
Mouldsworth 36 3.2 mi away ⇄
Ashton Hayes 43 3.3 mi away ⇄
Kingsley (Cheshire West and Chester) 41 3.3 mi away ⇄
Clotton 0 4.0 mi away ⇄
Duddon 43 4.0 mi away ⇄
Acton Bridge 40 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Delamere a nice place to live?

Delamere has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Delamere is 37/100, 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 Delamere?

Delamere is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 158 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Delamere?

Among the top-rated schools in Delamere is Delamere CofE Primary Academy, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Delamere in total.

Delamere in context

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Postcode districts in Delamere

CW8 56 ⇄

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