Town Pop. 1,143

Living in Guilden Sutton: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Guilden Sutton comes out at 53/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 50/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 58/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 12 places in the CH3 postcode district. The CH3 district averages 60/100, putting Guilden Sutton 7 points below its own postcode area. Also scoring 80 or better: economic health (92) and broadband (84). For the surrounding area, see CH3 postcode district.

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Guilden Sutton scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
58
25.4 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 9 crimes
↓ 76% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↓ 71% below national average
Public order 5 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↓ 58% below national average
Burglary 2 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Arrowcroft Road 7 crimes
  2. 2 Guilden Sutton Lane 5 crimes
  3. 3 Hare Lane 4 crimes

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

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 6.556 · PM2.5 5.787 · PM10 9.903 µg/m³
76
Green Space 66
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
47
1 school in area · 20 within 4km
1Outstanding
  • Guilden Sutton CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding

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

Healthcare
18
A&E departmentsCountess of Chester Hospital2.4 mi
Royal Liverpool University Hospital14.7 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 surgeryPark Medical Centre1.8 mi
GP capacity1,658 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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
84
Full fibre (FTTP)87.8%
available across Cheshire West and Chester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 28 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
92
Employment rate53.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.7%Unemployed1.9%Retired35.2%Student4.3%Other inactive4.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial56.5%Skilled & technical30.6%Routine & elementary12.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.4%Level 3 (A levels)13.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)51.8%Apprenticeship4.2%Other (incl. vocational)1.4%
Home ownership83.1%
Among the least-deprived 6% 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 D
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
50
Chester 2.2 mi
Bache 2.5 mi
Mouldsworth 4.4 mi
J12 M53 0.7 mi
J12 M53 1.2 mi
J11 M53 2.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
39
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Guilden Sutton 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

Littleton (Cheshire West and Chester) 60 0.9 mi away ⇄
Mickle Trafford 52 1.0 mi away ⇄
Great Barrow 40 1.6 mi away ⇄
Christleton and Waverton 54 2.0 mi away ⇄
Chester 67 2.8 mi away ⇄
Tarvin 46 2.9 mi away ⇄
Moston 63 3.0 mi away ⇄
Dunham-on-the-Hill 42 3.3 mi away ⇄
Ashton Hayes 43 3.8 mi away ⇄
Mollington (Cheshire West and Chester) 49 4.0 mi away ⇄
Mouldsworth 36 4.4 mi away ⇄
Duddon 43 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Guilden Sutton a nice place to live?

Guilden Sutton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Guilden Sutton is 53/100, 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 Guilden Sutton?

Guilden Sutton has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 58/100. There were 24,771 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Guilden Sutton?

Among the top-rated schools in Guilden Sutton is Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Guilden Sutton in total.

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Postcode districts in Guilden Sutton

CH3 60 ⇄

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