Town Pop. 4,812

Living in Rudheath: Liveability Score 62/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Rudheath scores 62/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 95/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is economic health, at 45/100 against a town median of 67/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 9 places in the CW9 postcode district. The CW9 district averages 56/100, putting Rudheath 6 points above its own postcode area. Its broadband score runs 38 points above the CW9 district's 57/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: CW9 postcode district.

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Rudheath scores 62 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
51.7 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 138 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
Public order 22 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 18 crimes
↓ 76% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes
↓ 49% below national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
other 40 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Middlewich Road 30 crimes
  2. 2 West Avenue 15 crimes
  3. 3 Rudheath Way 14 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 8.3 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 10.6 µg/m³
73
Green Space 51
Parks Ample 22
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
39
4 schools in area · 19 within 4km
3Good1Ungraded
  • Leftwich Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • The Rudheath Senior AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Victoria Road Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Rudheath Primary Academy and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2024
    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
52
A&E departmentsLeighton Hospital8.6 mi
Warrington Hospital10.7 mi
Wythenshawe Hospital11.8 mi
Hospital waitsMid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.1%
Nearest GP surgeryMiddlewich Road Surgery0.6 mi
GP capacity1,457 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
95
Full fibre (FTTP)87.8%
available across Cheshire West and Chester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 95 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
45
Employment rate62.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.2%Unemployed2.5%Retired21.9%Student2.8%Other inactive10.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32%Skilled & technical33.9%Routine & elementary34.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)20.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)23.8%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership69.8%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
50
Northwich 1 mi
Lostock Gralam 1.4 mi
Greenbank 2.2 mi
J19 M6 5 mi
J19 M6 5 mi
J18 M6 5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
53
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £243,000 35
Detached £305,000 11
Semi-detached £220,000 16
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£181k £233k £288k £340k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Northwich 58 1.5 mi away ⇄
Wincham and Marston 52 1.6 mi away ⇄
Davenham 64 1.6 mi away ⇄
Lostock Gralam 56 1.6 mi away ⇄
Lach Dennis 41 1.9 mi away ⇄
Pickmere 49 2.6 mi away ⇄
Hartford 63 2.7 mi away ⇄
Plumley 43 2.9 mi away ⇄
Barnton 62 3.1 mi away ⇄
Byley 0 3.4 mi away ⇄
Whitegate 42 3.5 mi away ⇄
Comberbach 45 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Rudheath a nice place to live?

Rudheath is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Rudheath 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 Rudheath?

Rudheath is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 249 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Rudheath?

Among the top-rated schools in Rudheath are Leftwich Community Primary School, The Rudheath Senior Academy and Victoria Road Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Rudheath in total.

What are house prices like in Rudheath?

The current median house price in Rudheath is £243,000, around 15% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £305,000, semi-detached £220,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 11%. There were 35 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Rudheath in context

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Postcode districts in Rudheath

CW9 56 ⇄

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