Town Pop. 669

Living in Aughton: Liveability Score 60/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Aughton is 60/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 51/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Aughton places 3rd of 4 in the L39 postcode district.

On healthcare specifically, Aughton sits 13 points below the L39 district figure of 64/100. That sits 10 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. Safety (94) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the L39 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Aughton scores 60 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
194.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 45 crimes
↑ 102% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 43 crimes
↑ 323% above national average
Burglary 20 crimes
↑ 754% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 94% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Whalley Drive 10 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 8 crimes
  3. 3 Town Green Lane 7 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 6.601 · PM2.5 5.801 · PM10 10.199 µg/m³
75
Green Space 42
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
45
2 schools in area · 18 within 4km
2Good
  • Aughton St Michael's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Aughton Town Green Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
51
A&E departmentsChildren's A&E2.3 mi
Aintree University Hospital4.8 mi
Southport and Formby District General Hospital6.3 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)6 wks
Treated within 18 weeks94.2%
Nearest GP surgeryAughton Surgery0.7 mi
GP capacity1,883 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
65
Full fibre (FTTP)81%
available across West Lancashire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
82.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
82.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate50.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.7%Unemployed2.4%Retired35.5%Student3.6%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52%Skilled & technical31.5%Routine & elementary16.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.7%Level 3 (A levels)14.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)42%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership87.8%
Among the least-deprived 17% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
48
Council tax West Lancashire · 2026-27
A £1,637
B £1,910
C £2,183
D £2,456
E £3,002
F £3,548
G £4,093
H £4,912
Energy Merseyside & North Wales 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
46
Town Green 0.6 mi
Aughton Park 1.4 mi
Maghull North 1.6 mi
J1 M58 1.8 mi
J1 M58 2.1 mi
J3 M58 3.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
38
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Aughton in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Lydiate 69 1.5 mi away ⇄
Ormskirk 67 1.9 mi away ⇄
Maghull 66 2.1 mi away ⇄
Haskayne 40 2.7 mi away ⇄
Aintree 62 4.2 mi away ⇄
Kirkby 55 4.4 mi away ⇄
Drummersdale 0 4.6 mi away ⇄
Ince Blundell 43 4.6 mi away ⇄
Burscough 58 4.9 mi away ⇄
Bescar 40 5.0 mi away ⇄
Scarisbrick 42 5.1 mi away ⇄
Ring o' Bells 53 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Aughton a nice place to live?

Aughton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Aughton is 60/100, 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 Aughton?

Aughton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 130 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Aughton?

Among the top-rated schools in Aughton are Aughton St Michael's Church of England Primary School and Aughton Town Green Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Aughton in total.

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Postcode districts in Aughton

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