Town Pop. 14,774

Living in Neston (Cheshire West and Chester): Liveability Score 62/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Neston (Cheshire West and Chester) comes out at 62/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is lifestyle: 58/100 against a national town median of 21/100. It scores 12 points above the CH33 postcode district as a whole, which averages 50/100.

That sits 12 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Broadband (87), safety (81) and environment (81) sit at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see CH33 postcode district.

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Neston (Cheshire West and Chester) scores 62 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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CH33 9BF CH33 CH64

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
81
65.2 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 465 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 103 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Shoplifting 93 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 81 crimes
↓ 64% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 80 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
other 142 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hospital 144 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 60 crimes
  3. 3 High Street 57 crimes

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

Environment
81
Air Quality NO₂ 6.1 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 8.7 µg/m³
77
Green Space 89
Parks Ample 34
Sports Pitches Ample 16
Allotments Ample 11
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 12
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 10

Services

Schools
35
5 schools in area · 9 within 4km
4Good1Ungraded
  • Neston High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Neston Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Parkgate Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Winefride's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Woodfall Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
51
A&E departmentsCountess of Chester Hospital7.5 mi
Royal Liverpool University Hospital7.6 mi
Aintree University Hospital11.7 mi
Hospital waitsWirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs60.9%
2 GP surgeries in area 3 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,796 patients per GP
3dentists3pharmacies

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
87
Full fibre (FTTP)87.8%
available across Cheshire West and Chester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 423 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
65
Employment rate49.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.4%Unemployed2.2%Retired34.8%Student4.6%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.2%Skilled & technical31.4%Routine & elementary21.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.5%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership75.4%
Among the least-deprived 30% 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
53
Neston 0.1 mi
Heswall 2.8 mi
Hooton 3.5 mi
J4 M53 3.6 mi
J4 M53 3.8 mi
J5 M53 4.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
58
Pubs & Bars Ample 11
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 18
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 7
Retail Shopping Ample 62
Takeaways Adequate 5
Fitness Ample 14

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £278,134 128
Detached £415,000 41
Semi-detached £280,250 48
Terraced £195,000 27
Flat / Maisonette £139,500 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£108k £260k £417k £569k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Windle Hill 58 1.4 mi away ⇄
Burton (Cheshire West and Chester) 54 2.3 mi away ⇄
Willaston (Cheshire West and Chester) 55 2.4 mi away ⇄
Hooton 53 3.4 mi away ⇄
Heswall 64 3.5 mi away ⇄
Barnston (Wirral) 62 4.0 mi away ⇄
Childer Thornton 51 4.3 mi away ⇄
Flint 50 4.4 mi away ⇄
Bebington 71 4.4 mi away ⇄
Capenhurst 49 4.9 mi away ⇄
Connah's Quay 59 4.9 mi away ⇄
Garden City 46 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

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

Neston (Cheshire West and Chester) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Neston (Cheshire West and Chester) is 62/100, 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 Neston (Cheshire West and Chester)?

Neston (Cheshire West and Chester) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 81/100. There were 964 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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

Among the top-rated schools in Neston (Cheshire West and Chester) are Neston High School, Neston Primary School and Parkgate Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Neston (Cheshire West and Chester) in total.

What are house prices like in Neston (Cheshire West and Chester)?

The current median house price in Neston (Cheshire West and Chester) is £278,134, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £415,000, semi-detached £280,250, terraced £195,000, flat £139,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 13%. There were 128 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Neston (Cheshire West and Chester) in context

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Postcode districts in Neston (Cheshire West and Chester)

CH33 50 ⇄
CH64 58 ⇄

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