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Living in Whitegate: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Whitegate is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 98/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 9/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 9 scored places sharing the CW8 postcode district, Whitegate ranks 7th. Whitegate is a place of extremes: 98/100 for economic health against 5/100 for healthcare, a 93-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. Against the wider CW8 district average of 56/100, that is 14 points below. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CW8 postcode district.

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Whitegate scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
259.1 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 31 crimes
↑ 323% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↑ 80% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 249% above national average
Other crime 4 crimes
↑ 810% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 168% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Cinder Hill 10 crimes
  2. 2 Hornbeam Drive 8 crimes
  3. 3 Sandy Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 5.203 · PM2.5 5.825 · PM10 10.09 µg/m³
76
Green Space 19
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
28
1 school in area · 22 within 4km
1Good
  • Whitegate CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsLeighton Hospital7.5 mi
Warrington Hospital11.9 mi
Countess of Chester Hospital14.1 mi
Hospital waitsMid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.1%
Nearest GP surgeryHigh Street Medical Practice2.2 mi
GP capacity1,943 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)87.8%
available across Cheshire West and Chester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
25%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
25%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
61%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
98
Employment rate56.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.9%Unemployed1.1%Retired30.7%Student4.1%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial59.7%Skilled & technical30.2%Routine & elementary10.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.4%Level 3 (A levels)14.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)53.5%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership89%
Among the least-deprived 11% 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
Hartford 1.4 mi
Greenbank 2.2 mi
Cuddington 2.4 mi
J18 M6 6.9 mi
J18 M6 7.1 mi
J10 M56 7.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Whitegate 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

Hartford 63 1.6 mi away ⇄
Davenham 64 1.9 mi away ⇄
Winsford 57 2.4 mi away ⇄
Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) 48 2.4 mi away ⇄
Weaverham 62 2.9 mi away ⇄
Northwich 58 3.1 mi away ⇄
Rudheath 62 3.5 mi away ⇄
Barnton 62 3.6 mi away ⇄
Acton Bridge 40 4.3 mi away ⇄
Cotebrook 39 4.3 mi away ⇄
Norley 42 4.4 mi away ⇄
Wincham and Marston 52 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Whitegate a nice place to live?

Whitegate has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Whitegate is 42/100, 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 Whitegate?

Whitegate is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 57 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Whitegate?

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

Whitegate in context

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Postcode districts in Whitegate

CW8 56 ⇄

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