Town Pop. 2,459

Living in Tarvin: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Tarvin is 46/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Tarvin most outperforms the national norm: 96/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is healthcare, at 3/100 against a town median of 18/100.

Tarvin places 5th of 12 in the CH3 postcode district. Tarvin is a place of extremes: 96/100 for broadband against 3/100 for healthcare, a 93-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. It scores 14 points below the CH3 postcode district as a whole, which averages 60/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CH3 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
52.9 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 52 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Public order 23 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↓ 73% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↓ 59% below national average
other 25 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 High Street 10 crimes
  2. 2 Broomheath Lane 9 crimes
  3. 3 Hockenhull Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 5.8 · PM2.5 5.7 · PM10 9.9 µg/m³
76
Green Space 17
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
15
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Tarvin 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
3
A&E departmentsCountess of Chester Hospital5.1 mi
Leighton Hospital12.6 mi
Warrington Hospital14.8 mi
Hospital waitsCountess Of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs61%
Nearest GP surgeryTattenhall Village Surgery4.1 mi
GP capacity2,302 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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)87.8%
available across Cheshire West and Chester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 70 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate57%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57%Unemployed1.9%Retired30.5%Student3.9%Other inactive6.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.7%Skilled & technical32.1%Routine & elementary17.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)43%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership77.9%
Among the least-deprived 27% 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
25
Mouldsworth 3 mi
Chester 4.7 mi
Delamere 4.8 mi
J12 M53 3.6 mi
J12 M53 4.1 mi
J11 M53 5.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
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 £330,000 27
Detached £357,000 10
Semi-detached £357,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£272k £324k £378k £430k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Great Barrow 40 1.6 mi away ⇄
Duddon 43 1.9 mi away ⇄
Ashton Hayes 43 2.0 mi away ⇄
Kelsall 42 2.5 mi away ⇄
Boothsdale 37 2.6 mi away ⇄
Christleton and Waverton 54 2.8 mi away ⇄
Littleton (Cheshire West and Chester) 60 2.9 mi away ⇄
Guilden Sutton 53 2.9 mi away ⇄
Clotton 0 3.0 mi away ⇄
Mouldsworth 36 3.2 mi away ⇄
Mickle Trafford 52 3.3 mi away ⇄
Utkinton 43 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Tarvin a nice place to live?

Tarvin has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Tarvin is 46/100, 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 Tarvin?

Tarvin is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 130 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Tarvin?

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

What are house prices like in Tarvin?

The current median house price in Tarvin is £330,000, around 16% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £357,000, semi-detached £357,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 3%. There were 27 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Tarvin

CH3 60 ⇄

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