Town Pop. 370

Living in Threapwood: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Threapwood scores 36/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 13/100 against a town median of 60/100. That places it last of the 6 scored places in the SY14 postcode district.

Its economic health score runs 9 points above the SY14 district's 69/100. That is 14 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (86). Wider context for the surrounding area: SY14 postcode district.

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Threapwood scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
86
281.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 56 crimes
↑ 355% above national average
Public order 23 crimes
↑ 857% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 248% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 209% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Mates Lane 30 crimes
  2. 2 Heber'S Close 12 crimes
  3. 3 Dog Lane 8 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 3.5 · PM2.5 5.2 · PM10 8.3 µg/m³
80
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
8

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
19
A&E departmentsCountess of Chester Hospital14.1 mi
Leighton Hospital16.5 mi
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital19.9 mi
Hospital waitsCountess Of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust3 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs61%
Nearest GP surgeryLaurel Bank Surgery3 mi
GP capacity1,123 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
13
Full fibre (FTTP)87.8%
available across Cheshire West and Chester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
19.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
19.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate61.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.3%Unemployed2.7%Retired24.7%Student3.2%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.4%Skilled & technical37.8%Routine & elementary14.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.7%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership78.2%
Among the least-deprived 29% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
35
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 South Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
13
Whitchurch 7.2 mi
Wrexham Central 7.6 mi
Wrexham General 7.7 mi
J12 M53 14.2 mi
J12 M53 14.6 mi
J11 M53 16.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Threapwood in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Tallarn Green 53 0.7 mi away ⇄
Malpas 43 3.0 mi away ⇄
Bangor-on-Dee 55 3.1 mi away ⇄
Tilston 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Penley 44 3.8 mi away ⇄
Pentre Maelor 39 4.6 mi away ⇄
No Man's Heath 38 4.7 mi away ⇄
Overton (Wrexham) 43 4.8 mi away ⇄
Marchwiel 54 5.3 mi away ⇄
Holt (Wrexham) 51 5.6 mi away ⇄
Farndon (Cheshire West and Chester) 45 5.9 mi away ⇄
Brown Knowl 36 6.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Threapwood a nice place to live?

Threapwood has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Threapwood is 36/100, 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 Threapwood?

Threapwood is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 86/100. There were 104 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Threapwood in context

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Postcode districts in Threapwood

SY14 38 ⇄

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