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About Arthill
Arthill is a small settlement located in the county of Cheshire, in the north-west of England. It lies within the WA14 postcode area and is situated near the border with Shropshire. The area is predominantly rural, with open fields and scattered farmsteads forming the landscape. Arthill is not a large community and does not have a central village green or prominent public buildings. The surrounding countryside is typical of the Cheshire plain, with rolling hills and agricultural land. The nearest significant village is nearby, offering basic amenities such as a shop and a pub. The area is accessible by road via the A530, which connects it to nearby towns. Arthill is primarily residential, with a small number of homes and a quiet, peaceful atmosphere.
School Ratings in Arthill
Families in Arthill have access to 78 local schools. Bowdon CofE Primary School, Park Road Academy Primary School, Altrincham Grammar School for Boys and Altrincham Grammar School for Girls are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 8 schools hold a Good rating.
House Prices in Arthill
Homes sell for an average of £523K locally. Most of the housing is made up of flats, averaging £308K.
Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Arthill
Crime in the area is lower than the national average.
Deprivation and Employment in Arthill
The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Arthill among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. Working-age employment in the area is well above the national average. Residents in the area generally earn above the national average.
Healthcare in Arthill
There are 6 GP surgeries within three miles of Arthill, the nearest being Altrincham Medical Practice (2.9 miles away).
Local Data for Arthill
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Property Prices 5,265 sales
Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the WA14 postcode area.
Household Income in Arthill ONS 2023
The average total household income in Arthill is approximately £60,500 a year before tax, 9% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £44,935. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £44,935.
Businesses in Arthill ONS 2025
There are approximately 3,207 active businesses based in Arthill, around 102 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 87% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 89 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
Deprivation and Employment in Arthill IMD 2025
According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Arthill experiences very low levels of deprivation. The local economy supports strong employment and incomes are above the national average. Access to services, education and healthcare in the area is generally good.
Crime in Arthill 1 crimes · April 2026
Crime levels in Arthill are lower than the England and Wales average. While violence & sexual offences is the most frequently recorded category, the overall picture is one of a settled and secure town where serious incidents remain uncommon.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Nearest Train Stations 6 stations
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Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
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Home Ownership in Arthill
Of the 13,194 households in and around Arthill, 70% are owned, 10% are socially rented and 19% are privately rented. Home ownership here is higher than the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Arthill.