Town Pop. 599

Living in Moston: Liveability Score 63/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Moston is 63/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 58/100 against a national town median of 18/100. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 5 places in the CH2 postcode district.

Notably, nothing falls below 44/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. On healthcare specifically, Moston sits 18 points below the CH2 district figure of 76/100. That sits 13 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CH2 postcode district.

63
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Moston scores 63 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
84
444.1 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 131 crimes
↑ 557% above national average
Public order 32 crimes
↑ 722% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 24 crimes
↑ 490% above national average
Other theft 18 crimes
↑ 385% above national average
Vehicle crime 18 crimes
↑ 527% above national average
other 43 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 William Wild Drive 42 crimes
  2. 2 Caldecott Close 28 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 22 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 8.293 · PM2.5 5.921 · PM10 9.52 µg/m³
74
Green Space 88
Parks Ample 12
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
48
3 schools in area · 20 within 4km
2Outstanding1Good
  • Acresfield AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Ancora House SchoolAlternative provision · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Upton Heath CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
58
A&E departmentsCountess of Chester Hospital0.7 mi
Royal Liverpool University Hospital12.7 mi
Aintree University Hospital16.4 mi
Hospital waitsCountess Of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs61%
Nearest GP surgeryUpton Village Surgery0.9 mi
GP capacity1,728 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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
60
Full fibre (FTTP)87.8%
available across Cheshire West and Chester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
82.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
82.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
86
Employment rate61.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.1%Unemployed2%Retired23.9%Student3.8%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.1%Skilled & technical29.8%Routine & elementary19.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.1%Level 3 (A levels)19.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.5%Apprenticeship4.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership79.9%
Among the least-deprived 14% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
47
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 C
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
56
Bache 1.1 mi
Chester 2 mi
Capenhurst 3.1 mi
J11 M53 1.8 mi
J12 M53 1.8 mi
J15 M56 2.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
44
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Moston 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

Mollington (Cheshire West and Chester) 49 1.0 mi away ⇄
Chester 67 2.2 mi away ⇄
Saughall 48 2.3 mi away ⇄
Mickle Trafford 52 2.8 mi away ⇄
Guilden Sutton 53 3.0 mi away ⇄
Littleton (Cheshire West and Chester) 60 3.3 mi away ⇄
Capenhurst 49 3.5 mi away ⇄
Ellesmere Port 58 3.7 mi away ⇄
Christleton and Waverton 54 4.3 mi away ⇄
Great Barrow 40 4.5 mi away ⇄
Garden City 46 4.7 mi away ⇄
Dunham-on-the-Hill 42 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Moston a nice place to live?

Moston is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Moston is 63/100, 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 Moston?

Moston is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 84/100. There were 266 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Moston?

Among the top-rated schools in Moston are Acresfield Academy and Ancora House School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Moston in total.

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Postcode districts in Moston

CH2 64 ⇄

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