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Living in Hooton: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hooton comes out at 53/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 51/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 21/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That places it last of the 6 scored places in the CH64 postcode district. It scores 5 points below the CH64 postcode district as a whole, which averages 58/100. Safety (93) and economic health (89) sit at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CH64 postcode district.

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Hooton scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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CH64 0SA CH64 1AB CH64 2TA CH64 3AB CH64 4AA CH64 5AB CH64 6AA CH64 7TA CH64 CH66

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

162.8 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 42 crimes

↑ 110% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes

↑ 31% above national average

Burglary 8 crimes

↑ 280% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes

↑ 96% above national average

Public order 8 crimes

↑ 105% above national average

other 20 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 New Road 11 crimes
2 Heath Lane 11 crimes
3 Valentine Street 9 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 8.8 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 11.7 µg/m³

Green Space 78

Parks Ample 8

Sports Pitches None

Allotments None

Golf Courses Some 1

Tennis Courts Adequate 3

Bowling Greens None

Playgrounds None

Services

Schools

1 school in area · 15 within 4km

1Requires Improvement

Millfields Church of England (Controlled) Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare

A&E departmentsCountess of Chester Hospital6.5 mi

Royal Liverpool University Hospital7.2 mi

Aintree University Hospital11.3 mi

Hospital waitsWirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi

Routine referral (median)11 wks

Treated within 18 weeks64.7%

A&E seen within 4 hrs60.9%

Nearest GP surgeryWillaston Surgery1.3 mi

GP capacity1,317 patients per GP

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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

Full fibre (FTTP)87.8%

available across Cheshire West and Chester

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

80%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

80%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

95.6%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 30 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate53.4%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed53.4%Unemployed1.5%Retired36%Student3%Other inactive6.1%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial57.3%Skilled & technical30%Routine & elementary12.7%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications10.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.4%Level 3 (A levels)15.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)48.3%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%

Home ownership87.7%

Among the least-deprived 17% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

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 B

Water United Utilities

Average bill regional £456/yr

Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Hooton 0.2 mi

Eastham Rake 0.7 mi

Bromborough 1.7 mi

J5 M53 0.8 mi

J5 M53 1.2 mi

J6 M53 1.3 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars None

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 Hooton 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Hooton a nice place to live?

Hooton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Hooton 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 Hooton?

Hooton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 98 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Hooton in context

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Postcode districts in Hooton

CH64 58 ⇄

CH66 64 ⇄

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