Town Pop. 3,636

Living in Banks: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Banks is 47/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 38/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 41/100 versus a median of 67/100.

Among the 3 scored places sharing the PR9 postcode district, Banks ranks 2nd. The PR9 district averages 61/100, putting Banks 14 points below its own postcode area. Its transport score runs 33 points below the PR9 district's 71/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PR9 postcode district.

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Banks scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
85
68.8 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 92 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 89 crimes
↑ 61% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↓ 42% below national average
Public order 10 crimes
↓ 57% below national average
other 31 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sugar Stubbs Lane 18 crimes
  2. 2 Avenham Close 17 crimes
  3. 3 Old School Close 16 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 4.4 · PM2.5 5.3 · PM10 10 µg/m³
78
Green Space 10
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
33
3 schools in area · 12 within 4km
3Good
  • Banks Methodist SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Banks St Stephen's CofE SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • St John's 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
17
A&E departmentsSouthport and Formby District General Hospital3.1 mi
Children's A&E7.2 mi
Blackpool Victoria Hospital10.1 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)6 wks
Treated within 18 weeks94.2%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Marshside Surgery1.9 mi
GP capacity2,010 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
74
Full fibre (FTTP)81%
available across West Lancashire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 83 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
41
Employment rate55.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.1%Unemployed2.2%Retired29.3%Student2.5%Other inactive10.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.8%Skilled & technical35.4%Routine & elementary29.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.4%Apprenticeship7.7%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership75.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
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 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
38
Meols Cop 3.2 mi
Bescar Lane 3.7 mi
Southport 4 mi
J4 M55 8.3 mi
J4 M55 8.5 mi
J3 M55 9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £230,000 35
Detached £360,850 14
Semi-detached £209,000 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£185k £241k £299k £355k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Mere Brow 37 1.4 mi away ⇄
Hundred End 0 2.0 mi away ⇄
Holmeswood 47 3.3 mi away ⇄
Tarleton and Hesketh Bank 49 3.3 mi away ⇄
Southport 61 4.4 mi away ⇄
Bescar 40 4.5 mi away ⇄
Scarisbrick 42 4.6 mi away ⇄
Drummersdale 0 4.9 mi away ⇄
Warton (Fylde) 40 5.0 mi away ⇄
Rufford (West Lancashire) 49 5.1 mi away ⇄
Bretherton 56 5.1 mi away ⇄
Freckleton 44 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Banks a nice place to live?

Banks has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Banks is 47/100, 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 Banks?

Banks is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 85/100. There were 250 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Banks?

Among the top-rated schools in Banks are Banks Methodist School, Banks St Stephen's CofE School and St John's Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Banks in total.

What are house prices like in Banks?

The current median house price in Banks is £230,000, around 19% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £360,850, semi-detached £209,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 2%. There were 35 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Banks in context

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Postcode districts in Banks

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