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Living in Wrenbury-cum-Frith: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wrenbury-cum-Frith comes out at 39/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband falls furthest short: 27/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Wrenbury-cum-Frith places 8th of 11 in the CW5 postcode district.

The CW5 district averages 55/100, putting Wrenbury-cum-Frith 16 points below its own postcode area. On healthcare specifically, Wrenbury-cum-Frith sits 22 points below the CW5 district figure of 47/100. That sits 11 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see CW5 postcode district.

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Wrenbury-cum-Frith scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
221 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 43 crimes
↑ 183% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 20 crimes
↑ 544% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 182% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 337% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Frith Lane 10 crimes
  2. 2 Church Farm 8 crimes
  3. 3 Sandfield Avenue 8 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 4.7 · PM2.5 5.5 · PM10 9.9 µg/m³
78
Green Space 20
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Wrenbury 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
25
A&E departmentsLeighton Hospital8.1 mi
Royal Stoke University Hospital15.9 mi
Countess of Chester Hospital17.4 mi
Hospital waitsMid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.1%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity837 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
27
Full fibre (FTTP)77.7%
available across Cheshire East
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
52.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
52.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
61
Employment rate53.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.4%Unemployed2%Retired32.7%Student3.1%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.5%Skilled & technical35.1%Routine & elementary20.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.6%Level 3 (A levels)14.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)38%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership75.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
43
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
17
Wrenbury 0.5 mi
Nantwich 4.5 mi
Whitchurch 4.8 mi
J16 M6 11.7 mi
J16 M6 11.7 mi
J17 M6 13.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars None
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 Wrenbury-cum-Frith 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

Aston (Cheshire East) 38 1.2 mi away ⇄
Ravensmoor 43 2.4 mi away ⇄
Nantwich 58 4.6 mi away ⇄
Audlem 40 4.7 mi away ⇄
Hankelow 38 4.9 mi away ⇄
Butt Green 58 5.0 mi away ⇄
No Man's Heath 38 5.1 mi away ⇄
Whitchurch (Shropshire) 45 5.1 mi away ⇄
Rease Heath 37 5.2 mi away ⇄
Willaston (Cheshire East) 58 5.9 mi away ⇄
Wardle (Cheshire East) 37 6.1 mi away ⇄
Wybunbury 46 6.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wrenbury-cum-Frith a nice place to live?

Wrenbury-cum-Frith has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wrenbury-cum-Frith is 39/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Wrenbury-cum-Frith?

Wrenbury-cum-Frith is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 101 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wrenbury-cum-Frith?

Among the top-rated schools in Wrenbury-cum-Frith is Wrenbury Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Wrenbury-cum-Frith in total.

Wrenbury-cum-Frith in context

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Postcode districts in Wrenbury-cum-Frith

CW5 55 ⇄

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