Town Pop. 1,287

Living in Kingsley (Cheshire West and Chester): Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Kingsley (Cheshire West and Chester) scores 41/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Kingsley (Cheshire West and Chester) most outperforms the national norm: 92/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 58/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Among the 6 scored places sharing the WA6 postcode district, Kingsley (Cheshire West and Chester) ranks 5th. Against the wider WA6 district average of 49/100, that is 8 points below. Its broadband score runs 57 points above the WA6 district's 35/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: WA6 postcode district.

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Kingsley (Cheshire West and Chester) scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
58
30.3 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 23 crimes
↓ 46% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↓ 80% below national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↓ 63% below national average
Public order 3 crimes
↓ 65% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 2 crimes
↓ 76% below national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Kingsley Road 12 crimes
  2. 2 Depmore Lane 3 crimes
  3. 3 Hunters Hill 3 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 5.492 · PM2.5 5.692 · PM10 9.874 µg/m³
77
Green Space 22
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
32
2 schools in area · 6 within 4km
2Good
  • Kingsley Community Primary School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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 departmentsWarrington Hospital8.7 mi
Countess of Chester Hospital9.1 mi
Leighton Hospital12.5 mi
Hospital waitsEast Cheshire NHS Trust2.7 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs49.3%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Knoll Surgery2.7 mi
GP capacity1,847 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
92
Full fibre (FTTP)87.8%
available across Cheshire West and Chester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 89 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
86
Employment rate49.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.4%Unemployed1.8%Retired37.6%Student3.2%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.4%Skilled & technical32.6%Routine & elementary13%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.8%Level 3 (A levels)14.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)48.7%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership87.4%
Among the least-deprived 18% 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
20
Delamere 2.6 mi
Frodsham 2.7 mi
Acton Bridge 3.2 mi
J12 M56 3.3 mi
J12 M56 3.3 mi
J11 M56 4.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Kingsley (Cheshire West and Chester) 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

Norley 42 1.9 mi away ⇄
Frodsham 57 2.4 mi away ⇄
Acton Bridge 40 3.0 mi away ⇄
Mouldsworth 36 3.1 mi away ⇄
Delamere 37 3.3 mi away ⇄
Helsby 51 3.5 mi away ⇄
Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) 48 3.7 mi away ⇄
Ashton Hayes 43 4.1 mi away ⇄
Kelsall 42 4.2 mi away ⇄
Weaverham 62 4.4 mi away ⇄
Runcorn 56 4.5 mi away ⇄
Dunham-on-the-Hill 42 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kingsley (Cheshire West and Chester) a nice place to live?

Kingsley (Cheshire West and Chester) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Kingsley (Cheshire West and Chester) is 41/100, 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 Kingsley (Cheshire West and Chester)?

Kingsley (Cheshire West and Chester) has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 58/100. There were 24,771 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kingsley (Cheshire West and Chester)?

Among the top-rated schools in Kingsley (Cheshire West and Chester) are Kingsley Community Primary School and Nursery and Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Kingsley (Cheshire West and Chester) in total.

Kingsley (Cheshire West and Chester) in context

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Postcode districts in Kingsley (Cheshire West and Chester)

WA6 49 ⇄

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