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Living in Wardle (Cheshire East): Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wardle (Cheshire East) comes out at 37/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband falls furthest short: 4/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Wardle (Cheshire East) places 10th of 11 in the CW5 postcode district.

The CW5 district averages 55/100, putting Wardle (Cheshire East) 18 points below its own postcode area. That is 13 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see CW5 postcode district.

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Wardle (Cheshire East) scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
424.7 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 36 crimes
↑ 481% above national average
Burglary 12 crimes
↑ 1743% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 681% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 478% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 375% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Nantwich Road 12 crimes
  2. 2 Thornton Bank 7 crimes
  3. 3 Bunbury Road 6 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 6.8 · PM2.5 5.8 · PM10 9.6 µg/m³
76
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
7

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
17
A&E departmentsLeighton Hospital4.5 mi
Countess of Chester Hospital13.9 mi
Royal Stoke University Hospital17.2 mi
Hospital waitsMid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.1%
Nearest GP surgeryBunbury Medical Practice2.3 mi
GP capacity5,527 patients per GP
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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
4
Full fibre (FTTP)77.7%
available across Cheshire East
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
0%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 1 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate53.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.9%Unemployed1.5%Retired33.1%Student3.4%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.7%Skilled & technical30.1%Routine & elementary17.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.7%Level 3 (A levels)14.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)46.1%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership79.1%
Among the least-deprived 36% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
37
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 F
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
24
Nantwich 4.7 mi
Wrenbury 6.4 mi
Winsford 6.8 mi
J18 M6 10.4 mi
J17 M6 10.7 mi
J18 M6 10.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
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 Wardle (Cheshire East) 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

Alpraham 45 1.7 mi away ⇄
Bunbury 41 2.4 mi away ⇄
Rease Heath 37 3.4 mi away ⇄
Tarporley 61 4.2 mi away ⇄
Ravensmoor 43 4.3 mi away ⇄
Nantwich 58 4.5 mi away ⇄
Butt Green 58 5.5 mi away ⇄
Cotebrook 39 5.5 mi away ⇄
Willaston (Cheshire East) 58 5.6 mi away ⇄
Utkinton 43 6.0 mi away ⇄
Clotton 0 6.1 mi away ⇄
Wrenbury-cum-Frith 39 6.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wardle (Cheshire East) a nice place to live?

Wardle (Cheshire East) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wardle (Cheshire East) is 37/100, 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 Wardle (Cheshire East)?

Wardle (Cheshire East) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 79 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Wardle (Cheshire East) in context

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Postcode districts in Wardle (Cheshire East)

CW5 55 ⇄
CW6 43 ⇄

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