Town Pop. 1,865

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

Last updated 7 August 2026

Farndon (Cheshire West and Chester) scores 45/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 77/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is healthcare: 3/100 versus a median of 18/100.

Among the 12 scored places sharing the CH3 postcode district, Farndon (Cheshire West and Chester) ranks 6th. Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate safety (94) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. It scores 15 points below the CH3 postcode district as a whole, which averages 60/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CH3 postcode district.

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

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
38.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 34 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↓ 61% below national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↓ 13% below national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Public order 4 crimes
↓ 68% below national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Quarry Court 9 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 6 crimes
  3. 3 Chester Road 6 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 4.8 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 9.9 µg/m³
77
Green Space 28
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
22
1 school in area
1Good
  • Farndon Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsCountess of Chester Hospital8.4 mi
Leighton Hospital16.4 mi
Royal Liverpool University Hospital22.4 mi
Hospital waitsCountess Of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs61%
Nearest GP surgeryHMP BERWYN4.1 mi
GP capacity1,279 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
77
Full fibre (FTTP)87.8%
available across Cheshire West and Chester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
87.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 65 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate58%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58%Unemployed1.6%Retired29.3%Student3.6%Other inactive7.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.7%Skilled & technical33%Routine & elementary16.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.8%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership75.2%
Among the least-deprived 20% 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 C
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
21
Wrexham General 5.8 mi
Wrexham Central 5.8 mi
Gwersyllt 6 mi
J12 M53 8.7 mi
J12 M53 9 mi
J11 M53 10.8 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £339,750 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£280k £354k £430k £504k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Holt (Wrexham) 51 0.6 mi away ⇄
Churton 38 1.2 mi away ⇄
Rossett 44 3.3 mi away ⇄
Tilston 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
Pentre Maelor 39 3.6 mi away ⇄
Gresford 52 3.8 mi away ⇄
Brown Knowl 36 5.1 mi away ⇄
Tattenhall 41 5.2 mi away ⇄
Dodleston 33 5.2 mi away ⇄
Wrexham 57 5.2 mi away ⇄
Llay 55 5.3 mi away ⇄
Marchwiel 54 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

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

Farndon (Cheshire West and Chester) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Farndon (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 Farndon (Cheshire West and Chester)?

Farndon (Cheshire West and Chester) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 71 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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

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

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

The current median house price in Farndon (Cheshire West and Chester) is £339,750, around 19% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 2%.

Farndon (Cheshire West and Chester) in context

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