Town Pop. 629

Living in Bilsborrow: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Bilsborrow is 36/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 67/100 versus a median of 88/100. Bilsborrow places 15th of 17 in the PR3 postcode district.

The PR3 district averages 48/100, putting Bilsborrow 12 points below its own postcode area. That is 14 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Healthcare (3), schools (10), transport (17) and lifestyle (19) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: PR3 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Bilsborrow scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
67
297.3 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 60 crimes
↑ 186% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 54 crimes
↑ 465% above national average
Other theft 18 crimes
↑ 361% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 181% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 120% above national average
other 34 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Westfield Road 24 crimes
  2. 2 Memorial Gardens 19 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 15 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 5.181 · PM2.5 5.337 · PM10 9.135 µg/m³
78
Green Space 39
Parks None
Sports Pitches Ample 8
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRoyal Preston Hospital4.3 mi
Blackpool Victoria Hospital9.7 mi
Royal Lancaster Infirmary12.5 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)6 wks
Treated within 18 weeks94.2%
Nearest GP surgeryGarstang Medical Practice3.2 mi
GP capacity1,819 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
46
Full fibre (FTTP)90.9%
available across Wyre
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
85.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
85.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
90.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate54.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.7%Unemployed3.7%Retired19.8%Student14.7%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.2%Skilled & technical38.5%Routine & elementary21.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)19.6%Level 3 (A levels)22.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.9%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership64.7%
Among the least-deprived 32% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
48
Council tax Wyre · 2026-27
A £1,641
B £1,914
C £2,188
D £2,461
E £3,008
F £3,555
G £4,102
H £4,922
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
17
Salwick 5.6 mi
Kirkham and Wesham 6.9 mi
Preston 7.2 mi
J32 M6 3.6 mi
J2 M55 3.8 mi
J2 M55 3.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
19
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 10
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Bilsborrow 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

Catterall 45 1.7 mi away ⇄
Barton (Preston) 37 2.1 mi away ⇄
Bowgreave 48 2.4 mi away ⇄
St Michael's on Wyre 43 2.6 mi away ⇄
Inskip 46 2.9 mi away ⇄
Bonds 49 2.9 mi away ⇄
Woodplumpton 52 3.2 mi away ⇄
Garstang 48 3.6 mi away ⇄
Broughton (Preston) 51 3.8 mi away ⇄
Goosnargh 36 4.3 mi away ⇄
Great Eccleston 46 4.7 mi away ⇄
Cottam (Preston) 47 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bilsborrow a nice place to live?

Bilsborrow has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bilsborrow is 36/100, 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 Bilsborrow?

Bilsborrow has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 67/100. There were 187 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bilsborrow?

Among the top-rated schools in Bilsborrow is Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Bilsborrow in total.

Bilsborrow in context

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Postcode districts in Bilsborrow

PR3 48 ⇄

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