Town Pop. 2,145

Living in Willaston (Cheshire West and Chester): Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Willaston (Cheshire West and Chester) is 55/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 47/100 against a national town median of 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 29/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Willaston (Cheshire West and Chester) places 4th of 6 in the CH64 postcode district. Safety (93) also clears 80/100. That puts Willaston (Cheshire West and Chester) in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: CH64 postcode district.

55
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Settlement area

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Willaston (Cheshire West and Chester) scores 55 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
59.7 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 54 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 18 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
Public order 12 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 20% above national average
other 25 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 New Road 11 crimes
  2. 2 Heath Lane 11 crimes
  3. 3 Valentine Street 9 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 6.7 · PM2.5 5.7 · PM10 9.5 µg/m³
76
Green Space 85
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
38
1 school in area · 15 within 4km
1Outstanding
  • Willaston CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding

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

Healthcare
36
A&E departmentsCountess of Chester Hospital6.4 mi
Royal Liverpool University Hospital7.6 mi
Aintree University Hospital11.7 mi
Hospital waitsWirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs60.9%
1 GP surgery in area 4 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,517 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
29
Full fibre (FTTP)87.8%
available across Cheshire West and Chester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 99 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate51.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.6%Unemployed1.4%Retired37%Student3.2%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial55.2%Skilled & technical31.5%Routine & elementary13.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)46.1%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership83.1%
Among the least-deprived 23% 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 Merseyside & North Wales 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
47
Hooton 1.1 mi
Eastham Rake 1.3 mi
Bromborough 2 mi
J5 M53 1.7 mi
J5 M53 2.1 mi
J6 M53 2.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
35
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £370,000 16
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£293k £367k £443k £517k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Hooton 53 0.9 mi away ⇄
Windle Hill 58 1.1 mi away ⇄
Childer Thornton 51 1.9 mi away ⇄
Burton (Cheshire West and Chester) 54 2.1 mi away ⇄
Neston (Cheshire West and Chester) 62 2.4 mi away ⇄
Capenhurst 49 2.9 mi away ⇄
Bebington 71 3.1 mi away ⇄
Ellesmere Port 58 4.4 mi away ⇄
Garden City 46 4.7 mi away ⇄
Barnston (Wirral) 62 4.9 mi away ⇄
Heswall 64 5.0 mi away ⇄
Saughall 48 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Willaston (Cheshire West and Chester) a nice place to live?

Willaston (Cheshire West and Chester) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Willaston (Cheshire West and Chester) is 55/100, 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 West and Chester)?

Willaston (Cheshire West and Chester) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 128 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Willaston (Cheshire West and Chester)?

Among the top-rated schools in Willaston (Cheshire West and Chester) is Willaston CofE Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Willaston (Cheshire West and Chester) in total.

What are house prices like in Willaston (Cheshire West and Chester)?

The current median house price in Willaston (Cheshire West and Chester) is £370,000, around 30% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 13%.

Willaston (Cheshire West and Chester) in context

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Postcode districts in Willaston (Cheshire West and Chester)

CH64 58 ⇄
CH66 64 ⇄

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