About Huxley

Huxley is a small village located in Cheshire, England, within the CH3 postcode area. It is situated approximately five miles from the city of Chester, making it accessible for those wishing to explore the larger urban centre. The village is primarily residential, with a mix of traditional and modern housing. The local community is served by a primary school, a church, and a few small shops, providing essential services to residents. Surrounding Huxley are open fields and agricultural land, offering a glimpse into the rural lifestyle of the area. The village is well-connected by road, making it easy to reach nearby towns and attractions in Cheshire.

School Ratings in Huxley

Families in Huxley have access to 16 local schools. Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School and Boughton Heath Academy are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 11 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Huxley

Homes sell for an average of £339K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £457K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Huxley

Crime in the area is lower than the national average. Public order is the leading concern across Huxley, with 4 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Huxley

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Huxley 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.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Huxley

Huxley benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 5,569 sales

Average Price £339K
£100 — £4.55M
Detached £457K 1,899
Semi £281K 1,746
Terraced £242K 1,184
Flat £239K 526

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

13 Primary
2 Secondary
1 Other
Huxley CofE Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Duddon St Peter's CofE Primary School Primary 2 miles Tattenhall Park Primary School Primary Good 2 miles Tarporley CofE Primary School Primary Good 3.2 miles Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College Secondary Good 3.2 miles Tarvin Primary School Primary 3.2 miles Waverton Community Primary School Primary Good 3.4 miles Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School Primary Good 3.8 miles Abbey Gate College 3.8 miles Kelsall Primary and Nursery School Primary Outstanding 4 miles Bunbury Aldersey CofE Primary School Primary Good 4 miles Christleton High School Secondary Good 4.5 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Huxley IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Huxley 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.

Overall Deprivation
8/10
Income
8/10
Employment
8/10
Education
9/10
Health
8/10
Housing
5/10
Living Environment
6/10
8,226 Children (0-15) 17%
28,231 Working Age 59%
14,500 Older (60+) 30%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 16.2% of children in income-deprived families
Above Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 9.9% 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 Huxley 31 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Crime levels in Huxley 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.

13 Violence & Sexual Offences
4 Public Order
3 Burglary
3 Criminal Damage & Arson
3 Other Theft
2 Shoplifting
2 Other Crime
1 Anti-Social Behaviour
Local Policing
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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

Delamere Train Station 6 miles
Mouldsworth Train Station 6.4 miles
Chester Train Station 6.6 miles
Bache Train Station 7.5 miles
Cuddington Train Station 8.6 miles
Helsby Train Station 8.8 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Hoofield 0.9 miles Burton 1.2 miles Newton 1.2 miles Hargrave 1.4 miles Brassey Green 1.4 miles Clotton 1.8 miles Gatesheath 2 miles Duddon 2 miles Greenlooms 2.2 miles Clotton Common 2.2 miles Tattenhall 2.2 miles Birch Heath 2.5 miles

Local Government

District Cheshire West and Chester
Ward Great Boughton
Constituency City of Chester
Parish Great Boughton
Region North West

Streets in CH3 30 shown View all streets

Abbotts Close 1 Abbotts Road 1 Adder Hill 1 Alanbrooke Road 2 Aldersey Lane 4 Aldford Road 2 Allansford Avenue 1 Alma Street 1 Andrew's Close 1 Arden Close 3 Arnhem Way 3 Arrowcroft Road 1 Artillery Road 1 Ashley Gardens 1 Ashton Lane 1 Austins Hill 1 B5130 2 B5132 1 Bachefield Avenue 1 Bachelors Lane 2 Back Lane 1 Badgers Close 1 Ballater Crescent 2 Barkhill Road 3 Barley Croft 1 Barnfield 1 Barnhill Road 4 Barnhouse Lane 5 Barnston Court 1 Barracks Lane 1

Postcodes in CH3 50 shown View all postcodes

CH3 5AA CH3 5AB CH3 5AD CH3 5AE CH3 5AF CH3 5AG CH3 5AH CH3 5AJ CH3 5AL CH3 5AN CH3 5AP CH3 5AQ CH3 5AR CH3 5AS CH3 5AT CH3 5AU CH3 5AW CH3 5AX CH3 5AY CH3 5AZ CH3 5BA CH3 5BB CH3 5BD CH3 5BE CH3 5BF CH3 5BG CH3 5BH CH3 5BJ CH3 5BL CH3 5BN CH3 5BP CH3 5BQ CH3 5BR CH3 5BS CH3 5BU CH3 5BW CH3 5DA CH3 5DB CH3 5DD CH3 5DE CH3 5DF CH3 5DH CH3 5DJ CH3 5DL CH3 5DN CH3 5DP CH3 5DR CH3 5DS CH3 5DU CH3 5DW