Town Pop. 8,494

Living in Frodsham: Liveability Score 57/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Frodsham is 57/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 96/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. No other settlement in the WA6 postcode district scores higher. Frodsham leads all 6.

Against the wider WA6 district average of 49/100, that is 8 points above. On broadband specifically, Frodsham sits 61 points above the WA6 district figure of 35/100. Safety (90) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see WA6 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
72.6 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 253 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Public order 94 crimes
↑ 71% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 90 crimes
↓ 30% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 56 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 35 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
other 89 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Coronation Drive 45 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 26 crimes
  3. 3 A56 21 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 8.2 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 10.8 µg/m³
73
Green Space 27
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Ample 4
Playgrounds Ample 8

Services

Schools
40
4 schools in area · 16 within 4km
3Good1Ungraded
  • Frodsham CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Frodsham Manor House Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Luke's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Frodsham Primary AcademyPrimary · 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
28
A&E departmentsWarrington Hospital7.4 mi
Countess of Chester Hospital8.5 mi
Royal Liverpool University Hospital12.3 mi
Hospital waitsEast Cheshire NHS Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs49.3%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,469 patients per GP
2dentists3pharmacies

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
96
Full fibre (FTTP)87.8%
available across Cheshire West and Chester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 299 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate54.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.2%Unemployed2%Retired32.5%Student3.7%Other inactive7.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.3%Skilled & technical31.1%Routine & elementary19.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)15.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.1%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership79.4%
Among the least-deprived 28% 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 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
45
Frodsham 0.3 mi
Helsby 2.5 mi
Runcorn 3.3 mi
J12 M56 1.3 mi
J12 M56 1.7 mi
J11 M56 3.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
39
Pubs & Bars Ample 13
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 16
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Ample 78
Takeaways Adequate 7
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £302,500 52
Detached £435,000 20
Semi-detached £350,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£124k £252k £384k £513k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Helsby 51 2.4 mi away ⇄
Kingsley (Cheshire West and Chester) 41 2.4 mi away ⇄
Runcorn 56 2.7 mi away ⇄
Elton (Cheshire West and Chester) 45 3.8 mi away ⇄
Mouldsworth 36 3.9 mi away ⇄
Daresbury 42 4.2 mi away ⇄
Dunham-on-the-Hill 42 4.3 mi away ⇄
Norley 42 4.3 mi away ⇄
Hale (Halton) 52 4.5 mi away ⇄
Hale Bank 43 4.7 mi away ⇄
Acton Bridge 40 4.7 mi away ⇄
Ashton Hayes 43 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Frodsham a nice place to live?

Frodsham is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Frodsham is 57/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Frodsham?

Frodsham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 617 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Frodsham?

Among the top-rated schools in Frodsham are Frodsham CofE Primary School, Frodsham Manor House Primary School and St Luke's Catholic Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Frodsham in total.

What are house prices like in Frodsham?

The current median house price in Frodsham is £302,500, around 6% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £435,000, semi-detached £350,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 11%. There were 52 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Frodsham in context

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Postcode districts in Frodsham

WA6 49 ⇄

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