Town Pop. 531

Living in Littleton (Cheshire West and Chester): Liveability Score 60/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Littleton (Cheshire West and Chester) scores 60/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 64/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 9/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 12 places in the CH3 postcode district. On transport specifically, Littleton (Cheshire West and Chester) sits 10 points above the CH3 district figure of 54/100. That sits 10 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: CH3 postcode district.

60
OUT OF 100
Average
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Settlement area

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Littleton (Cheshire West and Chester) scores 60 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
250.5 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 70 crimes
↑ 296% above national average
Public order 17 crimes
↑ 392% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↑ 315% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 113% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Tarvin Road 52 crimes
  2. 2 Troopers Close 21 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 7 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 6.888 · PM2.5 5.903 · PM10 11.089 µg/m³
75
Green Space 76
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
53
3 schools in area · 22 within 4km
2Good1Ungraded
  • Christleton High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Oldfield Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Christleton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
52
A&E departmentsCountess of Chester Hospital2.5 mi
Leighton Hospital15.3 mi
Royal Liverpool University Hospital15.5 mi
Hospital waitsCountess Of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs61%
Nearest GP surgeryHeath Lane Medical Centre1.3 mi
GP capacity1,658 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)87.8%
available across Cheshire West and Chester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
74.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
73.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
85.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate59.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.4%Unemployed2%Retired25.9%Student4.6%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52%Skilled & technical29.8%Routine & elementary18.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.2%Level 3 (A levels)15.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)46.3%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership79.2%
Among the least-deprived 28% 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 Merseyside & North Wales 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
64
Chester 1.9 mi
Bache 2.5 mi
Mouldsworth 4.9 mi
J12 M53 1.1 mi
J12 M53 1.6 mi
J11 M53 3.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
61
Pubs & Bars None
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 Littleton (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

Guilden Sutton 53 0.9 mi away ⇄
Christleton and Waverton 54 1.2 mi away ⇄
Mickle Trafford 52 1.8 mi away ⇄
Great Barrow 40 2.0 mi away ⇄
Chester 67 2.4 mi away ⇄
Tarvin 46 2.9 mi away ⇄
Moston 63 3.3 mi away ⇄
Dunham-on-the-Hill 42 4.1 mi away ⇄
Ashton Hayes 43 4.2 mi away ⇄
Mollington (Cheshire West and Chester) 49 4.3 mi away ⇄
Duddon 43 4.5 mi away ⇄
Mouldsworth 36 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

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

Littleton (Cheshire West and Chester) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Littleton (Cheshire West and Chester) is 60/100, 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 Littleton (Cheshire West and Chester)?

Littleton (Cheshire West and Chester) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 133 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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

Among the top-rated schools in Littleton (Cheshire West and Chester) are Christleton High School and Oldfield Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Littleton (Cheshire West and Chester) in total.

Littleton (Cheshire West and Chester) in context

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Postcode districts in Littleton (Cheshire West and Chester)

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