Town Pop. 5,255

Living in Shavington: Liveability Score 61/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Shavington comes out at 61/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Shavington most outperforms the national norm: 96/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. That is the highest score of the 4 places in the CW2 postcode district.

Its broadband score runs 34 points above the CW2 district's 62/100. That is 11 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. Safety (91) and economic health (80) also clear 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CW2 postcode district.

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Shavington scores 61 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
86.8 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 217 crimes
↑ 24% above national average
Public order 56 crimes
↑ 65% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 35 crimes
↓ 56% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 30 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
Other theft 22 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
other 96 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 43 crimes
  2. 2 Leslie Weston Close 27 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 17 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 5.7 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 10.1 µg/m³
76
Green Space 27
Parks Ample 11
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
45
4 schools in area · 19 within 4km
4Good
  • Shavington AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Shavington Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • The Berkeley AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Wybunbury Delves CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

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

Healthcare
36
A&E departmentsLeighton Hospital3.6 mi
Royal Stoke University Hospital10.1 mi
Countess of Chester Hospital20.9 mi
Hospital waitsMid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.1%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,924 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
96
Full fibre (FTTP)77.7%
available across Cheshire East
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 133 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate61.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.5%Unemployed1.6%Retired27.2%Student3.1%Other inactive6.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.6%Skilled & technical33.9%Routine & elementary20.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)19.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.2%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership83.2%
Among the least-deprived 18% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
48
Council tax Cheshire East · 2026-27
A £1,637
B £1,909
C £2,182
D £2,455
E £3,001
F £3,546
G £4,092
H £4,910
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 C
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
55
Crewe 2 mi
Nantwich 2.9 mi
Sandbach 6.6 mi
J16 M6 4.8 mi
J16 M6 4.9 mi
J17 M6 7.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £238,500 50
Detached £336,250 16
Semi-detached £225,700 25
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£186k £257k £331k £402k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Hough 42 1.0 mi away ⇄
Wybunbury 46 1.2 mi away ⇄
Willaston (Cheshire East) 58 1.5 mi away ⇄
Weston (Cheshire East) 38 1.9 mi away ⇄
Butt Green 58 2.1 mi away ⇄
Crewe 60 2.4 mi away ⇄
Nantwich 58 2.9 mi away ⇄
Haslington 57 3.5 mi away ⇄
Rease Heath 37 3.7 mi away ⇄
Betley 42 3.8 mi away ⇄
Hankelow 38 4.2 mi away ⇄
Ravenshall 42 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Shavington a nice place to live?

Shavington is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Shavington is 61/100, 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 Shavington?

Shavington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 456 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Shavington?

Among the top-rated schools in Shavington are Shavington Academy, Shavington Primary School and The Berkeley Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Shavington in total.

What are house prices like in Shavington?

The current median house price in Shavington is £238,500, around 16% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £336,250, semi-detached £225,700. There were 50 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Shavington in context

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Postcode districts in Shavington

CW2 58 ⇄
CW5 55 ⇄

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