Town Pop. 2,778

Living in Broughton (Preston): Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Broughton (Preston) is 51/100, built from 9 categories. Healthcare is where Broughton (Preston) most outperforms the national norm: 65/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 47/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Among the 5 scored places sharing the PR2 postcode district, Broughton (Preston) ranks 3rd. It scores 10 points below the PR2 postcode district as a whole, which averages 61/100. On healthcare specifically, Broughton (Preston) sits 13 points below the PR2 district figure of 78/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: PR2 postcode district.

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Broughton (Preston) scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
47
216.3 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 209 crimes
↑ 126% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 140 crimes
↑ 232% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 53 crimes
↑ 181% above national average
Other theft 38 crimes
↑ 121% above national average
Shoplifting 37 crimes
↑ 71% above national average
other 124 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Goldcrest Drive 50 crimes
  2. 2 Barnacre Close 44 crimes
  3. 3 D'Urton Lane 30 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 8 · PM2.5 5.8 · PM10 9.6 µg/m³
75
Green Space 49
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 7
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
40
6 schools in area · 30 within 4km
1Outstanding2Good3Ungraded
  • Broughton High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • Fulwood, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Clare's Catholic Primary School, PrestonPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Broughton-in-Amounderness Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded
  • Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, PrestonPrimary
    Ungraded
  • Sherwood Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
65
A&E departmentsRoyal Preston Hospital0.6 mi
Blackpool Victoria Hospital11.4 mi
Southport and Formby District General Hospital15.6 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)14 wks
Treated within 18 weeks59.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72%
Nearest GP surgeryNorth Preston Medical Practice1.1 mi
GP capacity1,816 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
62
Full fibre (FTTP)70.3%
available across Preston
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
82.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
82.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 96 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate60.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.9%Unemployed1.4%Retired26.1%Student3.8%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.2%Skilled & technical33.5%Routine & elementary17.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.7%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.1%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership83.8%
Among the least-deprived 21% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
46
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 B
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
38
Preston 3.6 mi
Salwick 4.6 mi
Lostock Hall 5.8 mi
J32 M6 0.5 mi
J1 M55 0.6 mi
J32 M6 1.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 8
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 £325,000 35
Detached £379,525 20
Semi-detached £245,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£205k £275k £346k £416k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Fulwood 67 1.4 mi away ⇄
Barton (Preston) 37 1.7 mi away ⇄
Woodplumpton 52 1.9 mi away ⇄
Goosnargh 36 2.2 mi away ⇄
Preston (Preston) 60 2.6 mi away ⇄
Cottam (Preston) 47 2.9 mi away ⇄
Grimsargh 48 3.4 mi away ⇄
Bilsborrow 36 3.8 mi away ⇄
Lea Town 0 4.5 mi away ⇄
Penwortham 66 4.5 mi away ⇄
Longridge (Ribble Valley) 47 4.7 mi away ⇄
Inskip 46 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Broughton (Preston) a nice place to live?

Broughton (Preston) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Broughton (Preston) is 51/100, 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 Broughton (Preston)?

Broughton (Preston) has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 47/100. There were 601 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Broughton (Preston)?

Among the top-rated schools in Broughton (Preston) are Broughton High School, Fulwood, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Nursery and St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Preston, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in Broughton (Preston) in total.

What are house prices like in Broughton (Preston)?

The current median house price in Broughton (Preston) is £325,000, around 14% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £379,525, semi-detached £245,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 14%. There were 35 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Broughton (Preston) in context

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Postcode districts in Broughton (Preston)

PR2 61 ⇄
PR3 48 ⇄
PR4 47 ⇄

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