Town Pop. 33,499

Living in Winsford: Liveability Score 57/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Winsford comes out at 57/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where Winsford most outperforms the national norm: 62/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 52/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Against the wider CW10 district average of 47/100, that is 10 points above. On healthcare specifically, Winsford sits 31 points above the CW10 district figure of 31/100. Broadband (94) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see CW10 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
52
87 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 1,515 crimes
↑ 36% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 372 crimes
↓ 27% below national average
Public order 302 crimes
↑ 38% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 175 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
Other theft 139 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
other 412 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 120 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 67 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 62 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 7 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 9.7 µg/m³
75
Green Space 35
Parks Ample 30
Sports Pitches Ample 24
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 6
Bowling Greens Ample 6
Playgrounds Ample 36

Services

Schools
52
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 13 in area · 15 within 4km
1Outstanding9Good3Ungraded
  • Hebden Green Community SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Darnhall Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Grange Community Nursery and Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Oaklands SchoolSpecial · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Over Hall Community SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Over St John's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St. Chad's Church of England Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The Oak View AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Willow Wood Community Nursery and Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Winsford High Street Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
62
A&E departmentsLeighton Hospital3.8 mi
Warrington Hospital13.3 mi
Countess of Chester Hospital14 mi
Hospital waitsMid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.1%
5 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,383 patients per GP
5dentists6pharmacies

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
94
Full fibre (FTTP)87.8%
available across Cheshire West and Chester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 720 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
34
Employment rate59.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.1%Unemployed2.9%Retired20.4%Student3.4%Other inactive14.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30.6%Skilled & technical32.6%Routine & elementary36.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.6%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)23.7%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership61%
Among the most-deprived 34% 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 C
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
54
Winsford 1.2 mi
Hartford 3.7 mi
Greenbank 4.2 mi
J18 M6 5.7 mi
J18 M6 5.7 mi
J17 M6 7.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
50
Pubs & Bars Ample 21
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 10
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 22
Retail Shopping Ample 97
Takeaways Ample 34
Fitness Ample 7

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £207,500 221
Detached £290,000 81
Semi-detached £195,250 79
Terraced £140,000 54
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£64k £145k £229k £310k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Whitegate 42 2.4 mi away ⇄
Davenham 64 3.2 mi away ⇄
Middlewich 50 3.4 mi away ⇄
Hartford 63 3.8 mi away ⇄
Rudheath 62 4.4 mi away ⇄
Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) 48 4.6 mi away ⇄
Northwich 58 4.8 mi away ⇄
Cotebrook 39 4.8 mi away ⇄
Lach Dennis 41 5.2 mi away ⇄
Weaverham 62 5.2 mi away ⇄
Byley 0 5.5 mi away ⇄
Barnton 62 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Winsford a nice place to live?

Winsford is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Winsford is 57/100, 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 Winsford?

Winsford has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 52/100. There were 2,915 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Winsford?

Among the top-rated schools in Winsford are Hebden Green Community School, Darnhall Primary School and Grange Community Nursery and Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 13 rated schools in Winsford in total.

What are house prices like in Winsford?

The current median house price in Winsford is £207,500, around 27% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £290,000, semi-detached £195,250, terraced £140,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 12%. There were 221 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Winsford in context

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Postcode districts in Winsford

CW10 47 ⇄
CW7 55 ⇄

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