Town Pop. 5,608

Living in Billinge: Liveability Score 60/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Billinge scores 60/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Healthcare is where Billinge most outperforms the national norm: 54/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Billinge places 2nd of 3 in the WN5 postcode district.

On healthcare specifically, Billinge sits 16 points below the WN5 district figure of 70/100. 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 (92) and broadband (84) sit at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see WN5 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
38 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 83 crimes
↓ 56% below national average
Public order 26 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
↓ 76% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 19 crimes
↓ 50% below national average
Other theft 15 crimes
↓ 56% below national average
other 49 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 20 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 13 crimes
  3. 3 Greenfield View 12 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 8.9 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 11.1 µg/m³
72
Green Space 24
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Adequate 3
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
42
3 schools in area · 17 within 4km
2Good1Requires Improvement
  • Billinge Chapel End Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Aidan's CofE Primary School BillingePrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
54
A&E departmentsWarrington Hospital7.6 mi
Children's A&E7.7 mi
Aintree University Hospital8.8 mi
Hospital waitsMersey And West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.6%
1 GP surgery in area 4 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,880 patients per GP
1dentist2pharmacies

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
84
Full fibre (FTTP)92.4%
available across St. Helens
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 114 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
62
Employment rate49.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.5%Unemployed1.7%Retired37.2%Student3.1%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.7%Skilled & technical33.4%Routine & elementary26.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.7%Apprenticeship8.1%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership84%
Among the least-deprived 35% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
53
Council tax St Helens · 2026-27
A £1,602
B £1,869
C £2,136
D £2,403
E £2,937
F £3,471
G £4,005
H £4,806
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
47
Garswood 1.7 mi
Orrell 2.4 mi
Bryn 2.6 mi
J25 M6 2.1 mi
J24 M6 2.3 mi
J26 M6 2.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 10
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £249,995 35
Detached £340,000 11
Semi-detached £239,030 22
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£201k £258k £317k £375k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Haydock 57 2.5 mi away ⇄
Land Gate 59 2.7 mi away ⇄
Ashton-in-Makerfield 59 2.8 mi away ⇄
Orrell 55 2.8 mi away ⇄
Rainford 58 3.0 mi away ⇄
St Helens (St. Helens) 61 3.5 mi away ⇄
Wigan 65 4.1 mi away ⇄
Bamfurlong (Wigan) 57 4.3 mi away ⇄
Newton-le-Willows 61 4.3 mi away ⇄
Skelmersdale 53 4.7 mi away ⇄
Burtonwood 53 4.9 mi away ⇄
Platt Bridge and Abram 57 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Billinge a nice place to live?

Billinge is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Billinge 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 Billinge?

Billinge is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 213 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Billinge?

Among the top-rated schools in Billinge are Billinge Chapel End Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Billinge in total.

What are house prices like in Billinge?

The current median house price in Billinge is £249,995, around 12% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £340,000, semi-detached £239,030. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 21%. There were 35 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Billinge in context

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Postcode districts in Billinge

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