Town Pop. 2,530

Living in Lostock Gralam: Liveability Score 56/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Lostock Gralam comes out at 56/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 67/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is economic health, at 44/100 against a town median of 67/100.

Lostock Gralam places 5th of 9 in the CW9 postcode district. On lifestyle specifically, Lostock Gralam sits 13 points above the CW9 district figure of 54/100. Broadband (99) and safety (87) sit at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see CW9 postcode district.

56
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Lostock Gralam scores 56 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
87
66.4 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 103 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↓ 64% below national average
Public order 13 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↓ 59% below national average
other 19 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 20 crimes
  2. 2 Broseley Way 13 crimes
  3. 3 Gralam Grove 12 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 7.006 · PM2.5 6.149 · PM10 10.525 µg/m³
74
Green Space 80
Parks Ample 22
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 9

Services

Schools
31
2 schools in area · 7 within 4km
2Good
  • Lostock Gralam CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Wincham Community 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
21
A&E departmentsWarrington Hospital10.1 mi
Leighton Hospital10.3 mi
Wythenshawe Hospital10.4 mi
Hospital waitsMid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.1%
Nearest GP surgeryMiddlewich Road Surgery1.5 mi
GP capacity1,353 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)87.8%
available across Cheshire West and Chester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 53 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
44
Employment rate57.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.4%Unemployed2.4%Retired27.6%Student2.4%Other inactive10.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.8%Skilled & technical32.1%Routine & elementary31.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)29%Apprenticeship8%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership71.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
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 C
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
44
Lostock Gralam 0.3 mi
Northwich 1.6 mi
Plumley 1.7 mi
J19 M6 3.3 mi
J19 M6 3.4 mi
J20 M6 5.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
67
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 8
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £250,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All
£193k £230k £268k £304k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Wincham and Marston 52 1.1 mi away ⇄
Pickmere 49 1.1 mi away ⇄
Plumley 43 1.6 mi away ⇄
Rudheath 62 1.6 mi away ⇄
Lach Dennis 41 2.1 mi away ⇄
Northwich 58 2.3 mi away ⇄
Lower Peover 35 3.0 mi away ⇄
Davenham 64 3.2 mi away ⇄
Comberbach 45 3.3 mi away ⇄
Barnton 62 3.5 mi away ⇄
Byley 0 3.7 mi away ⇄
Allostock 35 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lostock Gralam a nice place to live?

Lostock Gralam is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Lostock Gralam is 56/100, 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 Lostock Gralam?

Lostock Gralam is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 87/100. There were 168 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Lostock Gralam?

Among the top-rated schools in Lostock Gralam are Lostock Gralam CofE Primary School and Wincham Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Lostock Gralam in total.

What are house prices like in Lostock Gralam?

The current median house price in Lostock Gralam is £250,000, around 12% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 8%.

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