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Living in Duddon: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Duddon comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Schools falls furthest short: 5/100 where the typical UK town reaches 23/100.

Among the 9 scored places sharing the CW6 postcode district, Duddon ranks 3rd. Duddon is a place of extremes: 99/100 for broadband against 3/100 for healthcare, a 96-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On broadband specifically, Duddon sits 76 points above the CW6 district figure of 23/100. For the surrounding area, see CW6 postcode district.

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Duddon scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
155.8 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 21 crimes
↑ 105% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 349% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 110% above national average
Other crime 4 crimes
↑ 550% above national average
Vehicle crime 3 crimes
↑ 102% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 High Street 9 crimes
  2. 2 Willington Lane 5 crimes
  3. 3 Chapel Lane 4 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4.819 · PM2.5 5.53 · PM10 9.541 µg/m³
78
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
5
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Duddon St Peter's CofE 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
3
A&E departmentsCountess of Chester Hospital7 mi
Leighton Hospital10.8 mi
Warrington Hospital15.5 mi
Hospital waitsCountess Of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs61%
Nearest GP surgeryDrs Adey and Dancy2.9 mi
GP capacity1,664 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)87.8%
available across Cheshire West and Chester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate56.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.6%Unemployed1.7%Retired29.7%Student4.3%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.1%Skilled & technical35%Routine & elementary16%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.6%Level 3 (A levels)14.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)41%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership75.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
18
Mouldsworth 3.8 mi
Delamere 4.4 mi
Chester 6.4 mi
J12 M53 5.4 mi
J12 M53 5.9 mi
J14 M56 6.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Duddon 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

Clotton 0 1.1 mi away ⇄
Boothsdale 37 1.7 mi away ⇄
Tarvin 46 1.9 mi away ⇄
Utkinton 43 2.2 mi away ⇄
Kelsall 42 2.3 mi away ⇄
Ashton Hayes 43 2.9 mi away ⇄
Tarporley 61 3.0 mi away ⇄
Great Barrow 40 3.5 mi away ⇄
Cotebrook 39 3.7 mi away ⇄
Delamere 37 4.0 mi away ⇄
Mouldsworth 36 4.1 mi away ⇄
Christleton and Waverton 54 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Duddon a nice place to live?

Duddon has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Duddon is 43/100, 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 Duddon?

Duddon is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 48 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Duddon in context

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Postcode districts in Duddon

CW6 43 ⇄

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