Town Pop. 374

Living in Mollington (Cheshire West and Chester): Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Mollington (Cheshire West and Chester) comes out at 49/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 42/100 against a national town median of 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 15/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 5 places in the CH1 postcode district. The CH1 district averages 59/100, putting Mollington (Cheshire West and Chester) 10 points below its own postcode area. On healthcare specifically, Mollington (Cheshire West and Chester) sits 36 points below the CH1 district figure of 78/100. For the surrounding area, see CH1 postcode district.

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Mollington (Cheshire West and Chester) scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
82
417.1 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 66 crimes
↑ 430% above national average
Public order 20 crimes
↑ 723% above national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↑ 503% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 450% above national average
Vehicle crime 14 crimes
↑ 679% above national average
other 28 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 William Wild Drive 42 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 22 crimes
  3. 3 Dunkirk Lane 13 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 6.9 · PM2.5 5.8 · PM10 9.7 µg/m³
76
Green Space 74
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
33
1 school in area · 20 within 4km
1Good
  • St Oswald's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2020
    Good

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

Healthcare
42
A&E departmentsCountess of Chester Hospital1.1 mi
Royal Liverpool University Hospital11.9 mi
Aintree University Hospital15.7 mi
Hospital waitsCountess Of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust0.9 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs61%
Nearest GP surgeryUpton Village Surgery1.9 mi
GP capacity1,528 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
15
Full fibre (FTTP)87.8%
available across Cheshire West and Chester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
22.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
22.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate61%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61%Unemployed1.9%Retired22.2%Student3.4%Other inactive11.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.7%Skilled & technical32.1%Routine & elementary23.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)10.7%Level 3 (A levels)22.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)41%Apprenticeship4.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership76%
Among the least-deprived 20% 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
35
Bache 1.9 mi
Capenhurst 2.3 mi
Chester 2.8 mi
J11 M53 2.5 mi
J11 M53 2.6 mi
J15 M56 2.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
15
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 Mollington (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

Moston 63 1.0 mi away ⇄
Saughall 48 1.4 mi away ⇄
Capenhurst 49 2.6 mi away ⇄
Chester 67 2.8 mi away ⇄
Ellesmere Port 58 3.4 mi away ⇄
Garden City 46 3.7 mi away ⇄
Mickle Trafford 52 3.8 mi away ⇄
Guilden Sutton 53 4.0 mi away ⇄
Littleton (Cheshire West and Chester) 60 4.3 mi away ⇄
Broughton (Flintshire) 56 4.5 mi away ⇄
Childer Thornton 51 4.8 mi away ⇄
Burton (Cheshire West and Chester) 54 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

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

Mollington (Cheshire West and Chester) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Mollington (Cheshire West and Chester) is 49/100, 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 Mollington (Cheshire West and Chester)?

Mollington (Cheshire West and Chester) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 82/100. There were 156 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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

Among the top-rated schools in Mollington (Cheshire West and Chester) is St Oswald's CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Mollington (Cheshire West and Chester) in total.

Mollington (Cheshire West and Chester) in context

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Postcode districts in Mollington (Cheshire West and Chester)

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