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Living in Helsby: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Helsby is 51/100, built from 9 categories. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 6 places in the WA6 postcode district. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93).

Lifestyle (23), schools (27) and healthcare (27) all fall below 30/100. On the national picture that lands Helsby in the top quarter of all the places we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the WA6 postcode district.

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Helsby scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
71.2 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 192 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 52 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Public order 31 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 30 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
Other theft 27 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
other 57 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 21 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 21 crimes
  3. 3 Bellemonte Road 20 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 7.5 · PM2.5 5.8 · PM10 9.8 µg/m³
75
Green Space 38
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
27
4 schools in area · 7 within 4km
4Good
  • Alvanley and Manley Village SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Helsby High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Helsby Hillside Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Horn's Mill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
27
A&E departmentsCountess of Chester Hospital6 mi
Warrington Hospital9.4 mi
Royal Liverpool University Hospital12.1 mi
Hospital waitsCountess Of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs61%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,608 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
66
Full fibre (FTTP)87.8%
available across Cheshire West and Chester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 212 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate56.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.4%Unemployed2.2%Retired31.5%Student3.6%Other inactive6.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.8%Skilled & technical31.1%Routine & elementary18.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.3%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership81.2%
Among the least-deprived 23% 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
35
Helsby 0.4 mi
Ince and Elton 2.2 mi
Frodsham 2.4 mi
J14 M56 1.4 mi
J14 M56 1.9 mi
J12 M56 3.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
23
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 6
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £260,000 38
Detached £395,000 13
Semi-detached £260,000 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£189k £280k £374k £465k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Elton (Cheshire West and Chester) 45 1.8 mi away ⇄
Dunham-on-the-Hill 42 1.9 mi away ⇄
Frodsham 57 2.4 mi away ⇄
Mouldsworth 36 2.7 mi away ⇄
Kingsley (Cheshire West and Chester) 41 3.5 mi away ⇄
Ashton Hayes 43 3.8 mi away ⇄
Great Barrow 40 4.3 mi away ⇄
Mickle Trafford 52 4.4 mi away ⇄
Hale (Halton) 52 4.7 mi away ⇄
Runcorn 56 4.8 mi away ⇄
Kelsall 42 4.9 mi away ⇄
Norley 42 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Helsby a nice place to live?

Helsby is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Helsby is 51/100, 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 Helsby?

Helsby is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 389 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Helsby?

Among the top-rated schools in Helsby are Alvanley and Manley Village School, Helsby High School and Helsby Hillside Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Helsby in total.

What are house prices like in Helsby?

The current median house price in Helsby is £260,000, around 9% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £395,000, semi-detached £260,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 13%. There were 38 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Helsby in context

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Postcode districts in Helsby

WA6 49 ⇄

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