Town Pop. 1,983

Living in Saughall: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Saughall comes out at 48/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 98/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. That places it last of the 5 scored places in the CH1 postcode district.

The CH1 district averages 59/100, putting Saughall 11 points below its own postcode area. Its broadband score runs 47 points above the CH1 district's 51/100. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see CH1 postcode district.

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Saughall scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
76.7 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 79 crimes
↑ 20% above national average
Public order 22 crimes
↑ 71% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↓ 64% below national average
Burglary 7 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 21 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Lodge Lane 16 crimes
  2. 2 Walden Drive 13 crimes
  3. 3 Willow Hey 9 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 6.4 · PM2.5 5.8 · PM10 9.7 µg/m³
76
Green Space 42
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
18
1 school in area · 9 within 4km
1Good
  • Saughall All Saints Church of England 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
15
A&E departmentsCountess of Chester Hospital2.2 mi
Royal Liverpool University Hospital12.2 mi
Aintree University Hospital16.1 mi
Hospital waitsCountess Of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust0 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs61%
Nearest GP surgeryWestern Ave Medical Centre1.9 mi
GP capacity1,980 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)87.8%
available across Cheshire West and Chester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 54 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate52.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.3%Unemployed1.9%Retired32.2%Student4.3%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.2%Skilled & technical35%Routine & elementary21.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.1%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership78.3%
Among the least-deprived 35% 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
31
Capenhurst 2.5 mi
Bache 2.9 mi
Hawarden Bridge 3.2 mi
J11 M53 3.9 mi
J11 M53 4 mi
J10 M53 4.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
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 £368,000 16
5-year monthly trend
All Semi
£236k £283k £331k £378k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Mollington (Cheshire West and Chester) 49 1.4 mi away ⇄
Garden City 46 2.3 mi away ⇄
Moston 63 2.3 mi away ⇄
Capenhurst 49 2.7 mi away ⇄
Chester 67 3.4 mi away ⇄
Broughton (Flintshire) 56 3.5 mi away ⇄
Shotton 61 3.6 mi away ⇄
Hawarden 61 3.8 mi away ⇄
Burton (Cheshire West and Chester) 54 4.1 mi away ⇄
Ellesmere Port 58 4.3 mi away ⇄
Aston (Flintshire) 64 4.4 mi away ⇄
Connah's Quay 59 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Saughall a nice place to live?

Saughall has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Saughall is 48/100, 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 Saughall?

Saughall is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 152 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Saughall?

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

What are house prices like in Saughall?

The current median house price in Saughall is £368,000, around 29% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 39%.

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Postcode districts in Saughall

CH1 59 ⇄

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