Town Pop. 1,260

Living in Brinscall: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Brinscall is 50/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, schools stands out most: 40/100 where the typical UK town scores 23/100. Safety falls furthest short: 70/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Brinscall places 9th of 10 in the PR6 postcode district. It scores 8 points below the PR6 postcode district as a whole, which averages 58/100. On schools specifically, Brinscall sits 23 points below the PR6 district figure of 63/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: PR6 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Brinscall scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
70
68.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 48 crimes
↑ 151% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 17 crimes
↓ 59% below national average
Other theft 7 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↓ 41% below national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
↓ 33% below national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Queensway 29 crimes
  2. 2 Railway Road 20 crimes
  3. 3 Highfield 8 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 6.6 · PM2.5 6 · PM10 9.2 µg/m³
76
Green Space 53
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
40
2 schools in area · 6 within 4km
1Outstanding1Good
  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, WithnellPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
30
A&E departmentsRoyal Preston Hospital8.6 mi
Fairfield Hospital13.9 mi
Children's A&E14.8 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust0.6 mi
Routine referral (median)6 wks
Treated within 18 weeks94.2%
Nearest GP surgeryWithnell Health Centre0.6 mi
GP capacity2,250 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
74
Full fibre (FTTP)86.9%
available across Chorley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 35 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate58.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.2%Unemployed1.9%Retired31.5%Student3.3%Other inactive5.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.5%Skilled & technical31.7%Routine & elementary19.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.9%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.8%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership82.8%
Among the least-deprived 23% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
51
Council tax Chorley · 2026-27
A £1,620
B £1,890
C £2,160
D £2,430
E £2,970
F £3,510
G £4,050
H £4,860
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
25
Pleasington 3.1 mi
Chorley 3.5 mi
Cherry Tree 3.7 mi
J3 M65 1.8 mi
J3 M65 1.9 mi
J8 M61 2.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Brinscall 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

Withnell 47 0.6 mi away ⇄
Higher Wheelton 54 0.9 mi away ⇄
Wheelton 57 1.7 mi away ⇄
Whittle-le-Woods 67 2.7 mi away ⇄
Hoghton 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
Chorley 62 3.6 mi away ⇄
Gregson Lane 53 3.7 mi away ⇄
Euxton 67 4.2 mi away ⇄
Coup Green 52 4.2 mi away ⇄
Darwen 57 4.3 mi away ⇄
Heath Charnock 58 4.4 mi away ⇄
Bamber Bridge 60 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Brinscall a nice place to live?

Brinscall is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Brinscall is 50/100, 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 Brinscall?

Brinscall has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 70/100. There were 86 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Brinscall?

Among the top-rated schools in Brinscall are St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell and Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Brinscall in total.

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Postcode districts in Brinscall

PR6 58 ⇄

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