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Living in Windle Hill: Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Windle Hill is 58/100, built from 9 categories. Healthcare is where Windle Hill most outperforms the national norm: 51/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Economic health falls furthest short: 45/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 6 places in the CH64 postcode district. That is 8 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. Safety (90) and environment (81) also clear 80/100. For the surrounding area, see CH64 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Windle Hill scores 58 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
606.1 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 69 crimes
↑ 797% above national average
Public order 17 crimes
↑ 1032% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
↑ 270% above national average
Shoplifting 11 crimes
↑ 510% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 537% above national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 29 crimes
  2. 2 Westlands Close 17 crimes
  3. 3 B5136 14 crimes

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

Environment
81
Air Quality NO₂ 6.4 · PM2.5 5.7 · PM10 9.2 µg/m³
76
Green Space 94
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Ample 7
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
40
1 school in area · 8 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
51
A&E departmentsCountess of Chester Hospital7.3 mi
Royal Liverpool University Hospital8.3 mi
Aintree University Hospital12.4 mi
Hospital waitsWirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs60.9%
Nearest GP surgeryWillaston Surgery0.7 mi
GP capacity1,870 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
38
Full fibre (FTTP)87.8%
available across Cheshire West and Chester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
83%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
83%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
85%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
45
Employment rate49%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49%Unemployed1.6%Retired33.5%Student6.3%Other inactive9.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.3%Skilled & technical33.5%Routine & elementary22.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.1%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.5%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership70%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
47
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
50
Neston 1.5 mi
Hooton 2.1 mi
Eastham Rake 2.3 mi
J5 M53 2.7 mi
J4 M53 3.1 mi
J5 M53 3.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
54
Pubs & Bars None
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 Windle Hill 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

Willaston (Cheshire West and Chester) 55 1.1 mi away ⇄
Neston (Cheshire West and Chester) 62 1.4 mi away ⇄
Burton (Cheshire West and Chester) 54 1.6 mi away ⇄
Hooton 53 2.0 mi away ⇄
Childer Thornton 51 2.9 mi away ⇄
Capenhurst 49 3.6 mi away ⇄
Bebington 71 3.6 mi away ⇄
Heswall 64 4.4 mi away ⇄
Garden City 46 4.4 mi away ⇄
Barnston (Wirral) 62 4.5 mi away ⇄
Connah's Quay 59 5.0 mi away ⇄
Ellesmere Port 58 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Windle Hill a nice place to live?

Windle Hill is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Windle Hill 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 Windle Hill?

Windle Hill is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 140 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Windle Hill?

Among the top-rated schools in Windle Hill is Willaston CofE Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Windle Hill in total.

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Postcode districts in Windle Hill

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