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Capenhurst, Saughall & Moston

About

Capenhurst is dominated by the large nuclear fuel manufacturing site, which has been a major local employer for decades. The village itself is compact, with residential streets and a primary school situated near the railway station, providing a direct link to Chester and the Wirral. The community is closely tied to the industrial facility, with much of the local activity and housing developed to support its workforce over the years.

Saughall and Moston form a more residential and agricultural area to the north, characterised by open fields and a network of rural lanes. Saughall has a traditional village centre with a church, shops, and a primary school, while Moston is more dispersed with farms and older cottages. The area is bordered by the A5117 and A550 roads, linking it to the wider region, and includes the historical Moston Hall, a 17th-century country house set in private parkland.

Area overview

On average Capenhurst, Saughall & Moston has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Capenhurst, Saughall & Moston is £57,428 per year. There are 3 schools in Capenhurst, Saughall & Moston: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Capenhurst, Saughall & Moston is home to around 6,360 people, with a population density of about 144.6 per km2.

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Capenhurst, Saughall & Moston Population

6,360

Population density

144.6 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

21.07(-43%)

Public order

6.92(-31%)

Other theft

4.25(-36%)

Anti-social behaviour

3.3(-82%)

Vehicle crime

2.99(-50%)

North West average

Demographics

British

5,890

92.62%

Other White

1.31%

Indian

0.66%

Other Asian

0.66%

Irish

0.64%

Total population: 6,359

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

2,050

38.25%

Level 3 (A level)

1,029

19.2%

No qualifications

741

13.82%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

668

12.46%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

428

7.99%

Total 16+ residents: 5,360

Housing

Owns outright

1,063

45.14%

Owns with a mortgage

762

32.36%

Private landlord or letting agency

172

7.3%

Other social rented

145

6.16%

Other forms of private rent

133

5.65%

Total households: 2,355

Property prices in Capenhurst, Saughall & Moston

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £337,500 in Capenhurst, Saughall & Moston area, with individual transactions ranging from £131,750 up to £850,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Capenhurst, Saughall & Moston over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	22	£482,500	£242,000	£355,250	£587,499	£734,750
Flats	1	£200,000	£200,000	£200,000	£200,000	£200,000
Semi-Detached	13	£277,500	£220,000	£240,000	£333,000	£481,000
Terraced	4	£258,500	£212,550	£222,750	£290,000	£290,000

10 years median price trend in Capenhurst, Saughall & Moston

All postcodes in Capenhurst, Saughall & Moston

CH16EW

Church Road

CH16JZ

By Pass Road

CH16NW

Home Park

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail