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Living in Kelsall: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Kelsall scores 42/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 84/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 37/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 9 scored places sharing the CW6 postcode district, Kelsall ranks 5th. Kelsall is a place of extremes: 94/100 for safety against 3/100 for healthcare, a 91-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see CW6 postcode district.

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Kelsall scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
57.5 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 66 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 32 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Public order 17 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↓ 27% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
other 27 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Delamere 15 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 11 crimes
  3. 3 Battleaxe Road 8 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 5.1 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 9.4 µg/m³
78
Green Space 42
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
20
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Outstanding
  • Kelsall Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsCountess of Chester Hospital7.2 mi
Leighton Hospital10.9 mi
Warrington Hospital12.8 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%
Nearest GP surgeryDrs Adey and Dancy3.9 mi
GP capacity2,302 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
37
Full fibre (FTTP)87.8%
available across Cheshire West and Chester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
67.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
73.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 83 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate53.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.9%Unemployed1.7%Retired34.8%Student3.5%Other inactive6.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.6%Skilled & technical31.4%Routine & elementary15.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.6%Level 3 (A levels)14.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)47.1%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership83.2%
Among the least-deprived 22% 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
21
Mouldsworth 1.9 mi
Delamere 2.3 mi
Cuddington 5.1 mi
J14 M56 5.5 mi
J14 M56 5.7 mi
J12 M53 5.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £387,500 22
Detached £447,500 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£254k £381k £512k £640k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Boothsdale 37 0.8 mi away ⇄
Ashton Hayes 43 1.5 mi away ⇄
Delamere 37 2.1 mi away ⇄
Mouldsworth 36 2.2 mi away ⇄
Utkinton 43 2.2 mi away ⇄
Duddon 43 2.3 mi away ⇄
Tarvin 46 2.5 mi away ⇄
Clotton 0 2.8 mi away ⇄
Cotebrook 39 3.2 mi away ⇄
Great Barrow 40 3.4 mi away ⇄
Norley 42 3.7 mi away ⇄
Tarporley 61 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kelsall a nice place to live?

Kelsall has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Kelsall 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 Kelsall?

Kelsall is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 168 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kelsall?

Among the top-rated schools in Kelsall is Kelsall Primary and Nursery School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Kelsall in total.

What are house prices like in Kelsall?

The current median house price in Kelsall is £387,500, around 36% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £447,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 4%. There were 22 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Kelsall in context

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Postcode districts in Kelsall

CW6 43 ⇄

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