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Living in Hough: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hough scores 42/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 89/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 22/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 4 scored places sharing the CW2 postcode district, Hough ranks 3rd. Against the wider CW2 district average of 58/100, that is 16 points below. Its economic health score runs 33 points above the CW2 district's 56/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CW2 postcode district.

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Hough scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
114.7 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 48 crimes
↑ 70% above national average
Public order 11 crimes
↑ 100% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 237% above national average
Other crime 9 crimes
↑ 430% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sundew Road 11 crimes
  2. 2 Marshfern Place 6 crimes
  3. 3 Bridgemere Mews 5 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 5.369 · PM2.5 5.916 · PM10 9.776 µg/m³
76
Green Space 16
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
15

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
9
A&E departmentsLeighton Hospital4.6 mi
Royal Stoke University Hospital9.3 mi
Countess of Chester Hospital22 mi
Hospital waitsMid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.1%
Nearest GP surgeryRope Green Medical Centre1.4 mi
GP capacity2,207 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
22
Full fibre (FTTP)77.7%
available across Cheshire East
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
50.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
50.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 27 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate59.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.4%Unemployed1.8%Retired27.8%Student3.8%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.8%Skilled & technical34.4%Routine & elementary14.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)42%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership86.1%
Among the least-deprived 21% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
48
Council tax Cheshire East · 2026-27
A £1,637
B £1,909
C £2,182
D £2,455
E £3,001
F £3,546
G £4,092
H £4,910
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
30
Crewe 2.4 mi
Nantwich 3.8 mi
Alsager 6 mi
J16 M6 4.1 mi
J16 M6 4.1 mi
J17 M6 7.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Hough 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

Shavington 61 1.0 mi away ⇄
Wybunbury 46 1.3 mi away ⇄
Weston (Cheshire East) 38 1.3 mi away ⇄
Willaston (Cheshire East) 58 2.4 mi away ⇄
Betley 42 2.8 mi away ⇄
Butt Green 58 2.9 mi away ⇄
Crewe 60 3.0 mi away ⇄
Ravenshall 42 3.3 mi away ⇄
Haslington 57 3.5 mi away ⇄
Nantwich 58 3.8 mi away ⇄
Hankelow 38 4.2 mi away ⇄
Winterley 52 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hough a nice place to live?

Hough has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hough is 42/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Hough?

Hough is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 97 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Hough in context

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Postcode districts in Hough

CW2 58 ⇄

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