Town Pop. 326

Living in Dodleston: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Dodleston comes out at 33/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 22/100 against a town median of 60/100. Of the 5 places sharing the CH4 postcode district, Dodleston scores lowest.

Against the wider CH4 district average of 61/100, that is 28 points below. On transport specifically, Dodleston sits 28 points below the CH4 district figure of 57/100. That sits 17 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: CH4 postcode district.

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Dodleston scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
60
598.2 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 84 crimes
↑ 674% above national average
Public order 24 crimes
↑ 1032% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 23 crimes
↑ 364% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 19 crimes
↑ 757% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 777% above national average
other 35 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Wrexham Road 33 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 31 crimes
  3. 3 Legend Street 21 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 5.249 · PM2.5 5.548 · PM10 9.859 µg/m³
77
Green Space 19
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area
1Ungraded
  • Dodleston CofE Primary SchoolPrimary
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare
11
A&E departmentsCountess of Chester Hospital5 mi
Royal Liverpool University Hospital18.2 mi
Leighton Hospital19.8 mi
Hospital waitsCountess Of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust2.6 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs61%
Nearest GP surgeryMARCHES MEDICAL PRACTICE2.2 mi
GP capacity1,091 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
22
Full fibre (FTTP)87.8%
available across Cheshire West and Chester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
42.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
42.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 23 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
53
Employment rate59.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.3%Unemployed1.7%Retired26.6%Student4.7%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.6%Skilled & technical30.9%Routine & elementary18.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.7%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership63.6%
Among the least-deprived 38% 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 Merseyside & North Wales 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
29
Hope (Flintshire) 3.9 mi
Caergwrle 4 mi
Penyffordd 4.2 mi
J12 M53 6.4 mi
J12 M53 6.4 mi
J11 M53 7.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Dodleston 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

Higher Kinnerton 44 2.0 mi away ⇄
Rossett 44 2.2 mi away ⇄
Broughton (Flintshire) 56 2.5 mi away ⇄
Llay 55 3.7 mi away ⇄
Penyffordd 54 3.7 mi away ⇄
Gresford 52 3.7 mi away ⇄
Hope (Flintshire) 57 4.0 mi away ⇄
Chester 67 4.3 mi away ⇄
Churton 38 4.5 mi away ⇄
Padeswood 0 4.5 mi away ⇄
Hawarden 61 4.6 mi away ⇄
Bradley (Wrexham) 57 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Dodleston a nice place to live?

Dodleston has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Dodleston is 33/100, 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 Dodleston?

Dodleston has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 60/100. There were 195 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Dodleston in context

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Postcode districts in Dodleston

CH4 61 ⇄

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