Town Pop. 1,451

Living in Mickle Trafford: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Mickle Trafford comes out at 52/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Mickle Trafford most outperforms the national norm: 90/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 5 places in the CH2 postcode district.

It scores 12 points below the CH2 postcode district as a whole, which averages 64/100. On broadband specifically, Mickle Trafford sits 27 points above the CH2 district figure of 63/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (90) and economic health (80). Wider context for the surrounding area: CH2 postcode district.

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Mickle Trafford scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
73.7 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 60 crimes
↑ 24% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↓ 68% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↓ 50% below national average
Public order 5 crimes
↓ 48% below national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Street 21 crimes
  2. 2 Warrington Road 18 crimes
  3. 3 Hallsgreen Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 7 · PM2.5 5.8 · PM10 9.7 µg/m³
75
Green Space 69
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 10
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
32
2 schools in area · 15 within 4km
1Outstanding1Good
  • Guilden Sutton CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Mickle Trafford Village 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
11
A&E departmentsCountess of Chester Hospital2.6 mi
Royal Liverpool University Hospital13.7 mi
Warrington Hospital14.7 mi
Hospital waitsCountess Of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs61%
Nearest GP surgeryPark Medical Centre2.1 mi
GP capacity1,669 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
90
Full fibre (FTTP)87.8%
available across Cheshire West and Chester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 43 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate56.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.5%Unemployed1.6%Retired30.5%Student5.2%Other inactive6.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial55.2%Skilled & technical31.1%Routine & elementary13.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.8%Level 3 (A levels)15.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)48.8%Apprenticeship3.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership87.6%
Among the least-deprived 19% 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
34
Chester 2.6 mi
Bache 2.7 mi
Ince and Elton 3.9 mi
J12 M53 1.1 mi
J12 M53 1.2 mi
J11 M53 1.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
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 £362,500 16
Detached £377,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£329k £370k £412k £453k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Guilden Sutton 53 1.0 mi away ⇄
Great Barrow 40 1.7 mi away ⇄
Littleton (Cheshire West and Chester) 60 1.8 mi away ⇄
Dunham-on-the-Hill 42 2.5 mi away ⇄
Moston 63 2.8 mi away ⇄
Christleton and Waverton 54 3.0 mi away ⇄
Chester 67 3.3 mi away ⇄
Tarvin 46 3.3 mi away ⇄
Ashton Hayes 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Mollington (Cheshire West and Chester) 49 3.8 mi away ⇄
Elton (Cheshire West and Chester) 45 4.0 mi away ⇄
Mouldsworth 36 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Mickle Trafford a nice place to live?

Mickle Trafford is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Mickle Trafford is 52/100, 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 Mickle Trafford?

Mickle Trafford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 107 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Mickle Trafford?

Among the top-rated schools in Mickle Trafford are Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School and Mickle Trafford Village School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Mickle Trafford in total.

What are house prices like in Mickle Trafford?

The current median house price in Mickle Trafford is £362,500, around 27% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £377,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 6%.

Mickle Trafford in context

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Postcode districts in Mickle Trafford

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