About Balderton

Balderton is a village located in the county of Cheshire, in the north-west of England. It lies within the postcode area CH4 and is situated near the border with Shropshire. The village is part of the civil parish of Balderton and is known for its rural setting and traditional English countryside character. It is close to the River Tern and lies within the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering access to walking trails and scenic views. The local community is active, with a range of amenities including a church, a village hall, and a primary school. The area has a mix of residential properties and farmland, reflecting its agricultural heritage. The village is well connected by road, with the A51 and A53 nearby, making it accessible to nearby towns such as Market Drayton and Whitchurch.

School Ratings in Balderton

Balderton is served by 65 schools. A further 4 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Balderton

Property prices average £296K across the area, and detached homes are the most common property type, typically selling for £392K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Balderton

Local crime rates sit lower than national averages. Shoplifting accounts for the highest share in Balderton, with 15 incidents logged in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Balderton

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Balderton falls within the mid-range nationally for overall deprivation. Working-age employment is around the national average for the area. Income levels locally sit close to the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Balderton

Most properties in Balderton can access superfast or ultrafast broadband. 4G coverage is extensive and 5G is increasingly available across the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 5,486 sales

Average Price £296K
£100 — £5.55M
Detached £392K 2,129
Semi £227K 1,913
Terraced £205K 919
Flat £164K 345

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

26 Primary
7 Secondary
32 Other
Dodleston CofE Primary School Primary 1 miles Saltney Wood Memorial C.P. School 1.4 miles Lache Children's Centre 1.5 miles St Clare's Catholic Primary School Primary Good 1.5 miles Lache Primary School Primary 1.5 miles St David's High School 1.5 miles Saltney Ferry C.P. School 1.6 miles St Anthony's R.C. Primary School 1.6 miles Belgrave Primary School Primary Good 1.7 miles The King's School 1.7 miles Broughton Primary School 2.2 miles Eccleston CofE Primary School Primary Good 2.3 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Balderton IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Balderton in the mid-range nationally. Employment and income levels are close to the England average, with a mix of opportunities across sectors. Overall living conditions are comparable to similar areas across the country.

Overall Deprivation
7/10
Income
7/10
Employment
6/10
Education
7/10
Health
6/10
Housing
9/10
Living Environment
7/10
3,266 Children (0-15) 17%
11,803 Working Age 62%
5,277 Older (60+) 28%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 25.6% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 16.9% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Balderton 94 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Reported crime in Balderton falls below the national average, suggesting a comparatively safe environment. Violence & sexual offences tops the list of recorded incidents, but figures are low overall. Residents and visitors alike tend to find this a quiet and reassuring town.

35 Violence & Sexual Offences
15 Shoplifting
9 Other Theft
9 Public Order
7 Anti-Social Behaviour
6 Criminal Damage & Arson
3 Robbery
3 Vehicle Crime
3 Other Crime
2 Burglary
1 Bicycle Theft
1 Drugs
Local Policing
Cheshire Dodleston, Huntington and Farndon Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Chester Train Station 3.7 miles
Bache Train Station 4.3 miles
Hawarden Train Station 4.3 miles
Penyffordd Train Station 4.8 miles
Buckley Train Station 5 miles
Hope (Flintshire) Train Station 5 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Roughhill 0.6 miles Belgrave 0.9 miles Gorstella 1.2 miles Saltney 1.2 miles Bretton 1.4 miles Lache 1.4 miles Dodleston 1.4 miles Eccleston 1.9 miles Lower Kinnerton 1.9 miles Broughton 2 miles Lavister 2.5 miles Pulford 2.5 miles

Local Government

District Flintshire
Ward Pen-y-ffordd
Constituency Alyn and Deeside
Parish Penyffordd
Region North West

Streets in CH4 30 shown View all streets

A5104 1 A5118 2 Abbottsford Drive 1 Abingdon Crescent 1 Acer Court 1 Alder Close 1 Aled Way 1 Allerton Close 1 Allington Place 4 Alun Crescent 1 Alyn Drive 1 Alyndale Road 2 Andrew Crescent 1 Annes Way 1 Appleyards Lane 2 Argyll Avenue 1 Arnold's Crescent 1 Ash Grove 1 Ashleigh Close 1 Aspen Way 2 Athena Grove 1 Audley Crescent 1 Aughton Way 1 Avonlea Close 2 B5129 4 Barony Way 2 Barracks Lane 1 Bartholomew Way 1 Barwoods Drive 1 Beaumont Close 1

Postcodes in CH4 50 shown View all postcodes

CH4 0AA CH4 0AB CH4 0AD CH4 0AE CH4 0AF CH4 0AG CH4 0AH CH4 0AJ CH4 0AL CH4 0AN CH4 0AP CH4 0AQ CH4 0AR CH4 0AS CH4 0AT CH4 0AU CH4 0AW CH4 0AX CH4 0AY CH4 0AZ CH4 0BB CH4 0BE CH4 0BG CH4 0BH CH4 0BJ CH4 0BL CH4 0BN CH4 0BP CH4 0BQ CH4 0BR CH4 0BS CH4 0BT CH4 0BU CH4 0BW CH4 0BX CH4 0BY CH4 0BZ CH4 0DA CH4 0DB CH4 0DD CH4 0DE CH4 0DF CH4 0DH CH4 0DL CH4 0DN CH4 0DP CH4 0DQ CH4 0DR CH4 0DS CH4 0DT