Town Pop. 3,001

Living in Elton (Cheshire West and Chester): Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Elton (Cheshire West and Chester) scores 45/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Elton (Cheshire West and Chester) most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 67/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That places it last of the 5 scored places in the CH2 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate broadband (99) from healthcare (8), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. It scores 19 points below the CH2 postcode district as a whole, which averages 64/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: CH2 postcode district.

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Elton (Cheshire West and Chester) scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
67
95.6 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 107 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 38 crimes
↑ 95% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 32 crimes
↓ 30% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 27 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
Other theft 21 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
other 62 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 25 crimes
  2. 2 Motorway Service Area 24 crimes
  3. 3 Station Close 24 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 8.4 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 10.3 µg/m³
74
Green Space 44
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
20
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Elton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
8
A&E departmentsCountess of Chester Hospital5.3 mi
Warrington Hospital10.5 mi
Royal Liverpool University Hospital10.7 mi
Hospital waitsCountess Of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs61%
Nearest GP surgeryHelsby Health Centre1.6 mi
GP capacity1,369 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
98.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 57 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
54
Employment rate59.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.3%Unemployed2.2%Retired25.9%Student2.9%Other inactive9.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.7%Skilled & technical33.9%Routine & elementary31.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)19%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.5%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership80%
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 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
41
Ince and Elton 0.4 mi
Stanlow and Thornton 1.4 mi
Helsby 1.5 mi
J14 M56 0.8 mi
J14 M56 0.9 mi
J15 M56 2.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £225,000 25
Detached £243,000 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£148k £181k £214k £247k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Helsby 51 1.8 mi away ⇄
Dunham-on-the-Hill 42 2.0 mi away ⇄
Frodsham 57 3.8 mi away ⇄
Ellesmere Port 58 3.9 mi away ⇄
Hale (Halton) 52 4.0 mi away ⇄
Mickle Trafford 52 4.0 mi away ⇄
Mouldsworth 36 4.1 mi away ⇄
Great Barrow 40 4.6 mi away ⇄
Ashton Hayes 43 4.9 mi away ⇄
Guilden Sutton 53 5.0 mi away ⇄
Hale Bank 43 5.2 mi away ⇄
Kingsley (Cheshire West and Chester) 41 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Elton (Cheshire West and Chester) a nice place to live?

Elton (Cheshire West and Chester) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Elton (Cheshire West and Chester) is 45/100, 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 Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)?

Elton (Cheshire West and Chester) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 67/100. There were 287 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)?

Among the top-rated schools in Elton (Cheshire West and Chester) is Elton Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Elton (Cheshire West and Chester) in total.

What are house prices like in Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)?

The current median house price in Elton (Cheshire West and Chester) is £225,000, around 21% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £243,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 24%. There were 25 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)

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