Town Pop. 461

Living in Dunham-on-the-Hill: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Dunham-on-the-Hill comes out at 42/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 94/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Schools falls furthest short: 6/100 where the typical UK town reaches 23/100.

Dunham-on-the-Hill places 3rd of 6 in the WA6 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate safety (94) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Against the wider WA6 district average of 49/100, that is 7 points below. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the WA6 postcode district.

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Dunham-on-the-Hill scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
128 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
↑ 37% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 215% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 168% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 209% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 28% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 9 crimes
  2. 2 Common Lane 7 crimes
  3. 3 Barrow Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 6.265 · PM2.5 5.723 · PM10 10.068 µg/m³
76
Green Space 42
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
6

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsCountess of Chester Hospital4.8 mi
Warrington Hospital12.1 mi
Royal Liverpool University Hospital12.8 mi
Hospital waitsCountess Of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs61%
Nearest GP surgeryHelsby Health Centre1.7 mi
GP capacity1,369 patients per GP
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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
94
Full fibre (FTTP)87.8%
available across Cheshire West and Chester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 25 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
53
Employment rate56%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56%Unemployed2.3%Retired27.9%Student4.1%Other inactive9.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.9%Skilled & technical34.3%Routine & elementary17.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.7%Apprenticeship3.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership73.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
47
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
16
Helsby 2 mi
Ince and Elton 2.1 mi
Mouldsworth 2.8 mi
J14 M56 1.3 mi
J14 M56 1.3 mi
J15 M56 2.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 2
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 Dunham-on-the-Hill 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

Helsby 51 1.9 mi away ⇄
Elton (Cheshire West and Chester) 45 2.0 mi away ⇄
Mickle Trafford 52 2.5 mi away ⇄
Mouldsworth 36 2.6 mi away ⇄
Great Barrow 40 2.6 mi away ⇄
Ashton Hayes 43 3.0 mi away ⇄
Guilden Sutton 53 3.3 mi away ⇄
Tarvin 46 4.0 mi away ⇄
Littleton (Cheshire West and Chester) 60 4.1 mi away ⇄
Frodsham 57 4.3 mi away ⇄
Kelsall 42 4.5 mi away ⇄
Moston 63 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Dunham-on-the-Hill a nice place to live?

Dunham-on-the-Hill has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Dunham-on-the-Hill is 42/100, 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 Dunham-on-the-Hill?

Dunham-on-the-Hill is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 59 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Dunham-on-the-Hill

WA6 49 ⇄

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