Town Pop. 1,579

Living in Bailrigg: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Bailrigg is 38/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 95/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 9/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That places it last of the 3 scored places in the LA1 postcode district. It scores 20 points below the LA1 postcode district as a whole, which averages 58/100. Its economic health score runs 35 points above the LA1 district's 60/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: LA1 postcode district.

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Bailrigg scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
155.8 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 83 crimes
↑ 58% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 49 crimes
↑ 104% above national average
Other theft 46 crimes
↑ 369% above national average
Burglary 12 crimes
↑ 117% above national average
Bicycle theft 12 crimes
↑ 850% above national average
other 44 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Further/Higher Educational Building 35 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 24 crimes
  3. 3 Crookhey Gardens 12 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 8.7 · PM2.5 5.3 · PM10 10.1 µg/m³
75
Green Space 79
Parks Ample 13
Sports Pitches Ample 13
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 8
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 8 within 4km
1Good
  • Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England 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
7
A&E departmentsRoyal Lancaster Infirmary1.7 mi
Royal Preston Hospital14.9 mi
Blackpool Victoria Hospital15.4 mi
Hospital waitsBlackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs82.5%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,642 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)88%
available across Lancaster
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
14.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
14.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
70.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
95
Employment rate28.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed28.4%Unemployed5%Retired9.1%Student55.4%Other inactive2.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.6%Skilled & technical38.9%Routine & elementary17.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications5.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)2.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)5.6%Level 3 (A levels)56.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)23.9%Apprenticeship2.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership74.8%
Among the least-deprived 28% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
38
Council tax Lancaster · 2026-27
A £1,669
B £1,947
C £2,225
D £2,503
E £3,059
F £3,615
G £4,172
H £5,006
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
9
Lancaster 2.8 mi
Bare Lane 4.9 mi
Morecambe 5.3 mi
J33 M6 1.6 mi
J33 M6 2 mi
J34 M6 3.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
15
Pubs & Bars Adequate 7
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 14
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 14
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Bailrigg 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

Galgate 42 1.1 mi away ⇄
Stodday 0 1.8 mi away ⇄
Lancaster 58 2.7 mi away ⇄
Overton (Lancaster) 29 2.9 mi away ⇄
Forton 42 4.5 mi away ⇄
Middleton (Lancaster) 26 4.5 mi away ⇄
Morecambe 50 4.7 mi away ⇄
Halton (Lancaster) 49 4.9 mi away ⇄
Heysham 44 5.0 mi away ⇄
Caton 47 5.4 mi away ⇄
Bolton-le-Sands 55 6.0 mi away ⇄
Nether Kellet 48 6.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bailrigg a nice place to live?

Bailrigg has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bailrigg is 38/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Bailrigg?

Bailrigg is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 246 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bailrigg?

Among the top-rated schools in Bailrigg is Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Bailrigg in total.

Bailrigg in context

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Postcode districts in Bailrigg

LA1 58 ⇄
LA2 45 ⇄

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