Town Pop. 3,009

Living in Tarporley: Liveability Score 61/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Tarporley scores 61/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Healthcare is where Tarporley most outperforms the national norm: 64/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. No other settlement in the CW6 postcode district scores higher. Tarporley leads all 9.

Against the wider CW6 district average of 43/100, that is 18 points above. On healthcare specifically, Tarporley sits 40 points above the CW6 district figure of 24/100. That sits 11 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CW6 postcode district.

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Tarporley scores 61 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
36.6 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 57 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
Public order 19 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↓ 56% below national average
Shoplifting 8 crimes
↓ 65% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 87% below national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Greenland Close 19 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 8 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 7 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 5 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 9.3 µg/m³
78
Green Space 27
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
38
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
2Good
  • Tarporley CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Tarporley High School and Sixth Form CollegeSecondary · 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
64
A&E departmentsLeighton Hospital7.8 mi
Countess of Chester Hospital9.8 mi
Warrington Hospital16 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%
2 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,739 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

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
94
Full fibre (FTTP)87.8%
available across Cheshire West and Chester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 95 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate53.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.6%Unemployed2.6%Retired33.6%Student3.2%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.4%Skilled & technical31.9%Routine & elementary15.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)15.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.6%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership79.2%
Among the least-deprived 9% 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
28
Delamere 5 mi
Mouldsworth 5.9 mi
Cuddington 6.4 mi
J12 M53 8.4 mi
J12 M53 8.9 mi
J14 M56 9.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 6
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 10
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 £410,000 27
Detached £665,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£218k £390k £568k £741k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Clotton 0 2.0 mi away ⇄
Utkinton 43 2.0 mi away ⇄
Cotebrook 39 2.4 mi away ⇄
Alpraham 45 2.5 mi away ⇄
Bunbury 41 2.8 mi away ⇄
Duddon 43 3.0 mi away ⇄
Boothsdale 37 3.3 mi away ⇄
Kelsall 42 4.1 mi away ⇄
Wardle (Cheshire East) 37 4.2 mi away ⇄
Delamere 37 4.4 mi away ⇄
Tattenhall 41 4.8 mi away ⇄
Tarvin 46 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Tarporley a nice place to live?

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

Tarporley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 110 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Tarporley?

Among the top-rated schools in Tarporley are Tarporley CofE Primary School and Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Tarporley in total.

What are house prices like in Tarporley?

The current median house price in Tarporley is £410,000, around 44% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £665,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 15%. There were 27 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Tarporley in context

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Postcode districts in Tarporley

CW6 43 ⇄

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