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Living in Norley: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Norley is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 92/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Schools falls furthest short: 7/100 where the typical UK town reaches 23/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 6 places in the WA6 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate safety (94) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. The WA6 district averages 49/100, putting Norley 7 points below its own postcode area. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the WA6 postcode district.

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Norley scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
127 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 41 crimes
↑ 117% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 56% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 63% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 42% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 21 crimes
  2. 2 Blakemere Lane 10 crimes
  3. 3 Kingswood Park 7 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 4.9 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 9.3 µg/m³
78
Green Space 47
Parks Ample 22
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Norley Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2019
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsWarrington Hospital9.9 mi
Countess of Chester Hospital10 mi
Leighton Hospital10.8 mi
Hospital waitsMid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.1%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Weaverham Surgery3.2 mi
GP capacity1,995 patients per GP
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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
70
Full fibre (FTTP)87.8%
available across Cheshire West and Chester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 47 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
92
Employment rate51.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.5%Unemployed1.8%Retired37%Student3.1%Other inactive6.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial55.2%Skilled & technical31.6%Routine & elementary13.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.2%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)47.8%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership89.7%
Among the least-deprived 22% 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 North West England 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
14
Delamere 1.5 mi
Cuddington 2.1 mi
Acton Bridge 2.3 mi
J12 M56 5 mi
J12 M56 5 mi
J11 M56 5.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Norley 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

Kingsley (Cheshire West and Chester) 41 1.9 mi away ⇄
Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) 48 2.0 mi away ⇄
Delamere 37 2.0 mi away ⇄
Acton Bridge 40 2.4 mi away ⇄
Weaverham 62 3.2 mi away ⇄
Mouldsworth 36 3.7 mi away ⇄
Kelsall 42 3.7 mi away ⇄
Cotebrook 39 4.1 mi away ⇄
Boothsdale 37 4.1 mi away ⇄
Hartford 63 4.2 mi away ⇄
Frodsham 57 4.3 mi away ⇄
Ashton Hayes 43 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Norley a nice place to live?

Norley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Norley is 42/100, 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 Norley?

Norley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 72 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Norley?

Among the top-rated schools in Norley is Norley Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Norley in total.

Norley in context

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Postcode districts in Norley

WA6 49 ⇄

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