Town Pop. 3,933

Living in Willaston (Cheshire East): Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Willaston (Cheshire East) comes out at 58/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 56/100 against a national town median of 21/100. That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 11 places in the CW5 postcode district.

That is 8 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. Safety (92) and economic health (81) sit at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: CW5 postcode district.

58
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Willaston (Cheshire East) scores 58 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
73.5 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 146 crimes
↑ 11% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 35 crimes
↓ 41% below national average
Public order 28 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 16 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
other 48 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Tricketts Mews 17 crimes
  2. 2 Montrose Close 15 crimes
  3. 3 Huntersfield 14 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 6.3 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 9.9 µg/m³
75
Green Space 19
Parks Ample 12
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
46
5 schools in area · 26 within 4km
5Good
  • Highfields AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Pear Tree Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Shavington AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Willaston Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Wistaston Church Lane AcademyPrimary · 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
31
A&E departmentsLeighton Hospital2.9 mi
Royal Stoke University Hospital11.5 mi
Countess of Chester Hospital18.9 mi
Hospital waitsMid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.1%
Nearest GP surgeryRope Green Medical Centre1.3 mi
GP capacity1,862 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
67
Full fibre (FTTP)77.7%
available across Cheshire East
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
81.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
83.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 89 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate59.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.4%Unemployed2.1%Retired28.1%Student3.4%Other inactive7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.1%Skilled & technical32.6%Routine & elementary19.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)18.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.4%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership82.6%
Among the least-deprived 17% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
48
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 D
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
56
Nantwich 1.5 mi
Crewe 2.5 mi
Wrenbury 5.8 mi
J16 M6 6.1 mi
J16 M6 6.3 mi
J17 M6 8.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
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 £297,500 31
Detached £450,000 13
Semi-detached £225,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£220k £307k £397k £484k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Butt Green 58 1.0 mi away ⇄
Shavington 61 1.5 mi away ⇄
Nantwich 58 1.5 mi away ⇄
Wybunbury 46 1.9 mi away ⇄
Rease Heath 37 2.2 mi away ⇄
Crewe 60 2.4 mi away ⇄
Hough 42 2.4 mi away ⇄
Weston (Cheshire East) 38 3.2 mi away ⇄
Ravensmoor 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Hankelow 38 4.3 mi away ⇄
Haslington 57 4.3 mi away ⇄
Betley 42 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

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

Willaston (Cheshire East) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Willaston (Cheshire East) is 58/100, 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 Willaston (Cheshire East)?

Willaston (Cheshire East) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 289 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Willaston (Cheshire East)?

Among the top-rated schools in Willaston (Cheshire East) are Highfields Academy, Pear Tree Primary School and Shavington Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Willaston (Cheshire East) in total.

What are house prices like in Willaston (Cheshire East)?

The current median house price in Willaston (Cheshire East) is £297,500, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £450,000, semi-detached £225,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 10%. There were 31 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Willaston (Cheshire East) in context

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Postcode districts in Willaston (Cheshire East)

CW5 55 ⇄

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