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Living in Malpas: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Malpas scores 43/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Among the 6 scored places sharing the SY14 postcode district, Malpas ranks 3rd. It scores 5 points above the SY14 postcode district as a whole, which averages 38/100.

On healthcare specifically, Malpas sits 20 points above the SY14 district figure of 11/100. Safety (81) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: schools (13), lifestyle (13) and transport (18). For the surrounding area, see SY14 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

109 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 88 crimes

↑ 53% above national average

Public order 33 crimes

↑ 194% above national average

Other theft 17 crimes

↑ 60% above national average

Burglary 15 crimes

↑ 149% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes

↓ 47% below national average

other 21 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Mates Lane 30 crimes
2 Supermarket 14 crimes
3 High Street 13 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 3.7 · PM2.5 5.4 · PM10 9.7 µg/m³

Green Space 12

Parks Adequate 2

Sports Pitches Adequate 2

Allotments None

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts Some 1

Bowling Greens Adequate 3

Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools

2 schools in area

1Good1Requires Improvement

Bishop Heber High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
Good
Malpas Alport Endowed Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
Requires Improvement

Healthcare

A&E departmentsLeighton Hospital13.5 mi

Countess of Chester Hospital13.6 mi

Royal Shrewsbury Hospital21.2 mi

Hospital waitsCountess Of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi

Routine referral (median)10 wks

Treated within 18 weeks64.2%

A&E seen within 4 hrs61%

1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'

GP capacity1,123 patients per GP

1dentist1pharmacy

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

Full fibre (FTTP)87.8%

available across Cheshire West and Chester

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

96.1%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

96.1%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

98.7%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 77 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate57.4%

Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed57.4%Unemployed2.7%Retired27%Student3.1%Other inactive9.7%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial42.1%Skilled & technical35.7%Routine & elementary22.2%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications17.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.2%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%

Home ownership68.8%

Among the least-deprived 39% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

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 South Wales region

Typical bill regional £1,641/yr

Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026

Typical home efficiency local EPC band C

Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water

Average bill regional £502/yr

Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Whitchurch 5.4 mi

Wrenbury 7.1 mi

Prees 9 mi

J12 M53 13.4 mi

J12 M53 13.9 mi

J11 M53 15.7 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Some 2

Restaurants & Cafes Some 2

Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3

Retail Shopping Some 2

Takeaways Some 1

Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£315,000	23
Semi-detached	£302,500	10

5-year monthly trend

All Detached

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Malpas a nice place to live?

Malpas has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Malpas is 43/100, 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 Malpas?

Malpas is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 81/100. There were 188 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Malpas?

Among the top-rated schools in Malpas is Bishop Heber High School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Malpas in total.

What are house prices like in Malpas?

The current median house price in Malpas is £315,000, around 11% above the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £302,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 4%. There were 23 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Malpas in context

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Postcode districts in Malpas

SY14 38 ⇄

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