Town Pop. 1,934

Living in Pickmere: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Pickmere scores 49/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Lifestyle is where Pickmere most outperforms the national norm: 41/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Among the 9 scored places sharing the CW9 postcode district, Pickmere ranks 7th.

Against the wider CW9 district average of 56/100, that is 7 points below. On lifestyle specifically, Pickmere sits 13 points below the CW9 district figure of 54/100. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: CW9 postcode district.

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Pickmere scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
99.3 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 70 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 35 crimes
↑ 19% above national average
Public order 26 crimes
↑ 106% above national average
Other theft 18 crimes
↑ 50% above national average
Drugs 14 crimes
↑ 118% above national average
other 29 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 20 crimes
  2. 2 Wither'S Lane 12 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 8 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 6.732 · PM2.5 6.149 · PM10 10.262 µg/m³
74
Green Space 43
Parks Ample 14
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
19
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Wincham Community Primary 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
13
A&E departmentsWarrington Hospital8.8 mi
Wythenshawe Hospital9.4 mi
Leighton Hospital11.1 mi
Hospital waitsMid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.1%
Nearest GP surgeryMiddlewich Road Surgery2.3 mi
GP capacity1,353 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
79
Full fibre (FTTP)87.8%
available across Cheshire West and Chester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 51 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate57.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.3%Unemployed1.8%Retired26.9%Student4.6%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.2%Skilled & technical35.2%Routine & elementary19.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.7%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership77.8%
Among the least-deprived 33% 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
27
Lostock Gralam 1.3 mi
Northwich 2.1 mi
Plumley 2.2 mi
J19 M6 2.6 mi
J19 M6 2.9 mi
J20 M6 4.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
41
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £315,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£238k £279k £321k £363k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Lostock Gralam 56 1.1 mi away ⇄
Wincham and Marston 52 1.3 mi away ⇄
Plumley 43 2.0 mi away ⇄
Rudheath 62 2.6 mi away ⇄
Northwich 58 2.7 mi away ⇄
Comberbach 45 2.7 mi away ⇄
Lach Dennis 41 3.2 mi away ⇄
Barnton 62 3.4 mi away ⇄
Lower Peover 35 3.7 mi away ⇄
Davenham 64 3.9 mi away ⇄
Mere (Cheshire East) 28 4.2 mi away ⇄
Knutsford 56 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Pickmere a nice place to live?

Pickmere has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Pickmere 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 Pickmere?

Pickmere is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 192 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Pickmere?

Among the top-rated schools in Pickmere is Wincham Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Pickmere in total.

What are house prices like in Pickmere?

The current median house price in Pickmere is £315,000, around 11% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 13%.

Pickmere in context

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Postcode districts in Pickmere

CW9 56 ⇄
WA16 47 ⇄

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