Town Pop. 4,238

Living in Appley Bridge: Liveability Score 59/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Appley Bridge is 59/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 54/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Appley Bridge places 2nd of 7 in the WN6 postcode district.

Its transport score runs 17 points below the WN6 district's 71/100. That is 9 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see WN6 postcode district.

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Appley Bridge scores 59 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
27.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 40 crimes
↓ 72% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 36 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↓ 71% below national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↓ 66% below national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Mossy Lea Road 27 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 13 crimes
  3. 3 Apple Hey 9 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 9.531 · PM2.5 6.599 · PM10 11.041 µg/m³
71
Green Space 26
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
38
2 schools in area · 15 within 4km
2Good
  • Appley Bridge All Saints Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Shevington Vale Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
45
A&E departmentsChildren's A&E6 mi
Southport and Formby District General Hospital10.5 mi
Aintree University Hospital11.4 mi
Hospital waitsEast Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust0.6 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs81.3%
Nearest GP surgeryShevington Surgery1 mi
GP capacity1,601 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
66
Full fibre (FTTP)85.1%
available across Wigan
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 98 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate57.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.2%Unemployed1.5%Retired31.9%Student2.7%Other inactive6.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.5%Skilled & technical32.7%Routine & elementary19.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)38%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership87.5%
Among the least-deprived 18% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
66
Council tax Wigan · 2026-27
A £1,435
B £1,675
C £1,914
D £2,153
E £2,631
F £3,110
G £3,588
H £4,306
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
54
Appley Bridge 0.3 mi
Gathurst 1.8 mi
Parbold 2.3 mi
J27 M6 0.9 mi
J27 M6 1.2 mi
J6 M58 3.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £235,000 33
Detached £337,500 12
Semi-detached £219,000 18
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£197k £256k £318k £377k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Shevington 49 1.3 mi away ⇄
Hunger Hill (West Lancashire) 45 1.4 mi away ⇄
Shevington Moor 51 1.6 mi away ⇄
Mossy Lea 47 1.9 mi away ⇄
Parbold 57 2.2 mi away ⇄
Standish 54 2.4 mi away ⇄
Hill Dale 51 2.6 mi away ⇄
Newburgh (West Lancashire) 54 2.9 mi away ⇄
Heskin Green 52 3.2 mi away ⇄
Orrell 55 3.2 mi away ⇄
Worthington 50 3.3 mi away ⇄
Skelmersdale 53 3.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Appley Bridge a nice place to live?

Appley Bridge is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Appley Bridge is 59/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Appley Bridge?

Appley Bridge is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 5,905 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Appley Bridge?

Among the top-rated schools in Appley Bridge are Appley Bridge All Saints Church of England Primary Academy and Shevington Vale Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Appley Bridge in total.

What are house prices like in Appley Bridge?

The current median house price in Appley Bridge is £235,000, around 18% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £337,500, semi-detached £219,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 12%. There were 33 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Appley Bridge

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