Town Pop. 550

Living in Wincham and Marston: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wincham and Marston comes out at 52/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Wincham and Marston most outperforms the national norm: 93/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Among the 9 scored places sharing the CW9 postcode district, Wincham and Marston ranks 6th.

On broadband specifically, Wincham and Marston sits 36 points above the CW9 district figure of 57/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). Below 30/100: healthcare (14) and schools (27). For the surrounding area, see CW9 postcode district.

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Wincham and Marston scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
243.6 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 75 crimes
↑ 310% above national average
Public order 16 crimes
↑ 348% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 194% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 87% above national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 20 crimes
  2. 2 Manchester Road 8 crimes
  3. 3 Hall Lane 8 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 8.3 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 10.5 µg/m³
73
Green Space 59
Parks Ample 21
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
27
2 schools in area · 16 within 4km
2Good
  • Lostock Gralam CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Wincham Community Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
14
A&E departmentsWarrington Hospital9.3 mi
Leighton Hospital10.4 mi
Wythenshawe Hospital10.9 mi
Hospital waitsMid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.1%
Nearest GP surgeryWitton Street Surgery1 mi
GP capacity1,457 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
93
Full fibre (FTTP)87.8%
available across Cheshire West and Chester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate54.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.1%Unemployed2%Retired33.1%Student2.6%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.5%Skilled & technical35.6%Routine & elementary20.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)15.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.5%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership81.1%
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
31
Northwich 0.9 mi
Lostock Gralam 1 mi
Greenbank 2.5 mi
J19 M6 3.9 mi
J19 M6 4.1 mi
J20 M6 5.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
38
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Wincham and Marston 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

Lostock Gralam 56 1.1 mi away ⇄
Pickmere 49 1.3 mi away ⇄
Northwich 58 1.4 mi away ⇄
Rudheath 62 1.6 mi away ⇄
Comberbach 45 2.3 mi away ⇄
Barnton 62 2.4 mi away ⇄
Plumley 43 2.6 mi away ⇄
Davenham 64 2.7 mi away ⇄
Lach Dennis 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Hartford 63 3.1 mi away ⇄
Weaverham 62 3.7 mi away ⇄
Lower Peover 35 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wincham and Marston a nice place to live?

Wincham and Marston is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Wincham and Marston is 52/100, 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 Wincham and Marston?

Wincham and Marston is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 134 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wincham and Marston?

Among the top-rated schools in Wincham and Marston are Lostock Gralam CofE Primary School and Wincham Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Wincham and Marston in total.

Wincham and Marston in context

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Postcode districts in Wincham and Marston

CW9 56 ⇄

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