Town Pop. 110

Living in Lach Dennis: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Lach Dennis is 41/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Lach Dennis most outperforms the national norm: 85/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is schools, at 7/100 against a town median of 23/100.

Of the 9 places sharing the CW9 postcode district, Lach Dennis scores lowest. The CW9 district averages 56/100, putting Lach Dennis 15 points below its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Lach Dennis sits 28 points above the CW9 district figure of 57/100. For the surrounding area, see CW9 postcode district.

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Lach Dennis scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
909.1 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
↑ 1211% above national average
Public order 11 crimes
↑ 1438% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 1371% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 926% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 1717% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 26 crimes
  2. 2 Holmes Chapel Road 12 crimes
  3. 3 Swan Grove 8 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 5.916 · PM2.5 5.995 · PM10 9.82 µg/m³
76
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
7

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsLeighton Hospital8.7 mi
Wythenshawe Hospital11.2 mi
Warrington Hospital12.3 mi
Hospital waitsMid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.1%
Nearest GP surgeryMiddlewich Road Surgery2.4 mi
GP capacity1,384 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
85
Full fibre (FTTP)87.8%
available across Cheshire West and Chester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate55.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.4%Unemployed1.7%Retired32.5%Student2.6%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.2%Skilled & technical36.6%Routine & elementary17.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.4%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership82.9%
Among the least-deprived 38% 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
9
Lostock Gralam 2 mi
Plumley 2.2 mi
Northwich 2.8 mi
J18 M6 3.4 mi
J18 M6 4 mi
J19 M6 4.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
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 Lach Dennis 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

Byley 0 1.7 mi away ⇄
Rudheath 62 1.9 mi away ⇄
Lostock Gralam 56 2.1 mi away ⇄
Allostock 35 2.1 mi away ⇄
Plumley 43 2.1 mi away ⇄
Lower Peover 35 2.2 mi away ⇄
Rudheath Woods 43 2.3 mi away ⇄
Wincham and Marston 52 2.9 mi away ⇄
Pickmere 49 3.2 mi away ⇄
Davenham 64 3.2 mi away ⇄
Northwich 58 3.4 mi away ⇄
Cranage 47 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lach Dennis a nice place to live?

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

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

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Postcode districts in Lach Dennis

CW9 56 ⇄

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