Town Pop. 6,572

Living in Hartford: Liveability Score 63/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hartford scores 63/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Schools is where Hartford most outperforms the national norm: 60/100 against a median of 23/100 across UK towns. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 9 places in the CW8 postcode district.

Against the wider CW8 district average of 56/100, that is 7 points above. On schools specifically, Hartford sits 10 points above the CW8 district figure of 50/100. That sits 13 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see CW8 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
58 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 173 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
Public order 60 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 49 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
Other theft 20 crimes
↓ 52% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 19 crimes
↓ 57% below national average
other 60 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Riddings Lane 33 crimes
  2. 2 Shingler Close 28 crimes
  3. 3 Beaufort Close 24 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 6.1 · PM2.5 6 · PM10 9.7 µg/m³
76
Green Space 34
Parks Ample 32
Sports Pitches Ample 22
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Ample 3
Tennis Courts Ample 17
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
60
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 12 in area · 26 within 4km
2Outstanding9Good1Ungraded
  • Cloughwood AcademySpecial · inspected 2021
    Outstanding
  • The Russett SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Charles Darwin Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Hartford Church of England High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Hartford Manor Primary School & NurseryPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Hartford Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Kingsmead Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Bede's Catholic Primary School, WeaverhamPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Nicholas Catholic High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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
37
A&E departmentsLeighton Hospital8.6 mi
Warrington Hospital9.9 mi
Countess of Chester Hospital13.6 mi
Hospital waitsMid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.1%
Nearest GP surgeryFirdale Medical Centre0.9 mi
GP capacity1,511 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
71
Full fibre (FTTP)87.8%
available across Cheshire West and Chester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 183 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
88
Employment rate56.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.2%Unemployed2.2%Retired31%Student4.1%Other inactive6.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial57.8%Skilled & technical28.6%Routine & elementary13.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)14.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)51.3%Apprenticeship3.8%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership84%
Among the least-deprived 8% 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
58
Hartford 0.4 mi
Greenbank 0.7 mi
Cuddington 2.3 mi
J10 M56 6.3 mi
J10 M56 6.4 mi
J11 M56 6.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
47
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 8
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £375,000 71
Detached £461,000 42
Semi-detached £325,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Flat
£153k £287k £424k £557k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Davenham 64 1.4 mi away ⇄
Whitegate 42 1.6 mi away ⇄
Weaverham 62 1.7 mi away ⇄
Northwich 58 1.7 mi away ⇄
Barnton 62 2.0 mi away ⇄
Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) 48 2.4 mi away ⇄
Rudheath 62 2.7 mi away ⇄
Wincham and Marston 52 3.1 mi away ⇄
Acton Bridge 40 3.3 mi away ⇄
Comberbach 45 3.3 mi away ⇄
Winsford 57 3.8 mi away ⇄
Lostock Gralam 56 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hartford a nice place to live?

Hartford is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Hartford is 63/100, 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 Hartford?

Hartford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 381 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hartford?

Among the top-rated schools in Hartford are Cloughwood Academy and The Russett School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 12 rated schools in Hartford in total.

What are house prices like in Hartford?

The current median house price in Hartford is £375,000, around 32% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £461,000, semi-detached £325,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 6%. There were 71 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Hartford in context

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Postcode districts in Hartford

CW8 56 ⇄

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