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Living in Hollinfare: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hollinfare scores 52/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 97/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Hollinfare places 7th of 9 in the WA3 postcode district.

Against the wider WA3 district average of 63/100, that is 11 points below. On broadband specifically, Hollinfare sits 28 points above the WA3 district figure of 69/100. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see WA3 postcode district.

52
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Settlement area

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Hollinfare scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
118.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 32 crimes
↑ 50% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 84% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 68% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 50% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Carlton Way 9 crimes
  2. 2 Chapel Lane 9 crimes
  3. 3 Dam Lane 9 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 8.894 · PM2.5 6.47 · PM10 11.29 µg/m³
72
Green Space 47
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
33
2 schools in area · 14 within 4km
2Good
  • Forest Gate AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Helen's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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 departmentsWarrington Hospital5.9 mi
Wythenshawe Hospital6.9 mi
Manchester Royal Infirmary10 mi
Hospital waitsWarrington And Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.7%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Salam J Farhan1.5 mi
GP capacity1,757 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
97
Full fibre (FTTP)92.1%
available across Warrington
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 25 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
54
Employment rate59.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.9%Unemployed1.8%Retired27.7%Student2.9%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.1%Skilled & technical36.3%Routine & elementary20.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.4%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership83.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
49
Council tax Warrington · 2026-27
A £1,632
B £1,904
C £2,176
D £2,448
E £2,992
F £3,536
G £4,080
H £4,896
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
36
Glazebrook 1 mi
Irlam 1.8 mi
Birchwood 2.7 mi
J11 M62 2 mi
J11 M62 2.4 mi
J21 M6 2.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
24
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Hollinfare 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

Partington 57 1.5 mi away ⇄
Irlam 46 2.1 mi away ⇄
Lymm 60 2.4 mi away ⇄
Carrington 46 2.8 mi away ⇄
Fowley Common 51 3.4 mi away ⇄
Culcheth 55 3.7 mi away ⇄
Croft (Warrington) 57 4.1 mi away ⇄
Glazebury 53 4.2 mi away ⇄
High Legh 44 4.4 mi away ⇄
Urmston 72 4.7 mi away ⇄
Bowdon 67 4.8 mi away ⇄
Altrincham 72 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hollinfare a nice place to live?

Hollinfare is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Hollinfare is 52/100, 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 Hollinfare?

Hollinfare is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 76 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hollinfare?

Among the top-rated schools in Hollinfare are Forest Gate Academy and St Helen's Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Hollinfare in total.

Hollinfare in context

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Postcode districts in Hollinfare

WA3 63 ⇄

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