Town Pop. 6,169

Living in Weaverham: Liveability Score 62/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Weaverham comes out at 62/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 99/100 against a national town median of 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 48/100 versus a median of 67/100.

Weaverham places 3rd of 9 in the CW8 postcode district. It scores 6 points above the CW8 postcode district as a whole, which averages 56/100. On broadband specifically, Weaverham sits 54 points above the CW8 district figure of 45/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CW8 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
40.8 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 132 crimes
↓ 36% below national average
Public order 26 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 24 crimes
↓ 74% below national average
Other theft 16 crimes
↓ 58% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↓ 66% below national average
other 40 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hawthorn Road 24 crimes
  2. 2 Forster Avenue 20 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 16 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 5.6 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 9.7 µg/m³
76
Green Space 23
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
58
5 schools in area · 19 within 4km
1Outstanding4Good
  • The Russett SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • St Bede's Catholic Primary School, WeaverhamPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Weaverham Forest Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Weaverham High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2020
    Good
  • Weaverham Primary AcademyPrimary · 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
51
A&E departmentsWarrington Hospital8.8 mi
Leighton Hospital10 mi
Countess of Chester Hospital13.3 mi
Hospital waitsMid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.1%
1 GP surgery in area 3 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,577 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)87.8%
available across Cheshire West and Chester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 148 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
48
Employment rate55.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.3%Unemployed2.6%Retired28.3%Student3.9%Other inactive9.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.9%Skilled & technical34%Routine & elementary32.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.8%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership69%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
50
Acton Bridge 1.2 mi
Hartford 1.6 mi
Cuddington 1.8 mi
J10 M56 5.1 mi
J10 M56 5.2 mi
J11 M56 5.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Adequate 10
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £204,000 48
Semi-detached £210,000 25
Terraced £177,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£166k £233k £303k £370k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Barnton 62 1.5 mi away ⇄
Acton Bridge 40 1.6 mi away ⇄
Hartford 63 1.7 mi away ⇄
Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) 48 2.0 mi away ⇄
Northwich 58 2.5 mi away ⇄
Comberbach 45 2.8 mi away ⇄
Whitegate 42 2.9 mi away ⇄
Davenham 64 3.0 mi away ⇄
Norley 42 3.2 mi away ⇄
Wincham and Marston 52 3.7 mi away ⇄
Rudheath 62 3.9 mi away ⇄
Kingsley (Cheshire West and Chester) 41 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Weaverham a nice place to live?

Weaverham is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Weaverham is 62/100, 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 Weaverham?

Weaverham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 252 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Weaverham?

Among the top-rated schools in Weaverham are The Russett School, St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham and Weaverham Forest Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Weaverham in total.

What are house prices like in Weaverham?

The current median house price in Weaverham is £204,000, around 28% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £210,000, terraced £177,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 8%. There were 48 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Weaverham in context

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Postcode districts in Weaverham

CW8 56 ⇄

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