Town Pop. 1,248

Living in Barton (Preston): Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Barton (Preston) scores 37/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 23/100 against a town median of 60/100. Among the 17 scored places sharing the PR3 postcode district, Barton (Preston) ranks 14th.

Against the wider PR3 district average of 48/100, that is 11 points below. On economic health specifically, Barton (Preston) sits 10 points above the PR3 district figure of 70/100. That sits 13 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see PR3 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
77
241.2 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 109 crimes
↑ 162% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 84 crimes
↑ 343% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 27 crimes
↑ 218% above national average
Other theft 26 crimes
↑ 235% above national average
Public order 15 crimes
↑ 85% above national average
other 40 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Westfield Road 24 crimes
  2. 2 Memorial Gardens 19 crimes
  3. 3 The Sidings 17 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 5.9 · PM2.5 5.5 · PM10 9.5 µg/m³
77
Green Space 10
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
19
2 schools in area · 9 within 4km
1Outstanding1Ungraded
  • Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • St Mary and St Andrew's Catholic Primary School, Barton NewshamPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
11
A&E departmentsRoyal Preston Hospital2.3 mi
Blackpool Victoria Hospital10.9 mi
Royal Lancaster Infirmary14.2 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)14 wks
Treated within 18 weeks59.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72%
Nearest GP surgeryNorth Preston Medical Practice2.7 mi
GP capacity1,302 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
23
Full fibre (FTTP)70.3%
available across Preston
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
33.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
33.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 33 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate60.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.1%Unemployed2.9%Retired21.4%Student9.6%Other inactive6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.8%Skilled & technical34.9%Routine & elementary17.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.1%Level 3 (A levels)20.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.9%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership76.8%
Among the least-deprived 23% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
36
Council tax Preston · 2026-27
A £1,717
B £2,004
C £2,290
D £2,576
E £3,148
F £3,721
G £4,293
H £5,152
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
22
Salwick 4.6 mi
Preston 5.1 mi
Kirkham and Wesham 6.6 mi
J32 M6 1.7 mi
J1 M55 2 mi
J2 M55 2.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £415,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£295k £334k £374k £413k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Woodplumpton 52 1.6 mi away ⇄
Broughton (Preston) 51 1.7 mi away ⇄
Bilsborrow 36 2.1 mi away ⇄
Goosnargh 36 2.9 mi away ⇄
Fulwood 67 2.9 mi away ⇄
Cottam (Preston) 47 3.3 mi away ⇄
Inskip 46 3.4 mi away ⇄
Catterall 45 3.7 mi away ⇄
St Michael's on Wyre 43 4.2 mi away ⇄
Preston (Preston) 60 4.3 mi away ⇄
Bowgreave 48 4.4 mi away ⇄
Lea Town 0 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Barton (Preston) a nice place to live?

Barton (Preston) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Barton (Preston) is 37/100, 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 Barton (Preston)?

Barton (Preston) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 77/100. There were 301 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Barton (Preston)?

Among the top-rated schools in Barton (Preston) is Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Barton (Preston) in total.

What are house prices like in Barton (Preston)?

The current median house price in Barton (Preston) is £415,000, around 46% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 29%.

Barton (Preston) in context

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Postcode districts in Barton (Preston)

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