Town Pop. 4,675

Living in Carleton: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Carleton is 54/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, schools stands out most: 68/100 where the typical UK town scores 23/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 31/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Among the 5 scored places sharing the FY5 postcode district, Carleton ranks 2nd. Broadband (96) sits at 80/100 or above. That puts Carleton in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see FY5 postcode district.

54
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Settlement area

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Carleton scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
31
239.1 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 354 crimes
↑ 127% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 292 crimes
↑ 311% above national average
Shoplifting 106 crimes
↑ 191% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 75 crimes
↑ 135% above national average
Vehicle crime 71 crimes
↑ 217% above national average
other 220 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 122 crimes
  2. 2 Portree Road 106 crimes
  3. 3 Oban Place 67 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 5.7 · PM2.5 5.2 · PM10 7.7 µg/m³
79
Green Space 33
Parks Ample 11
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
68
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 13 in area · 39 within 4km
9Good1Requires Improvement3Ungraded
  • Brookfield SchoolSpecial · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Carleton Green Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Carleton St Hilda's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Hodgson AcademySecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Kincraig Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • McKee College HouseAlternative provision · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Millfield Science & Performing Arts CollegeSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Moor Park Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Poulton-le-Fylde St Chad's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Blackpool Aspire AcademySecondary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement

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
62
A&E departmentsBlackpool Victoria Hospital1.5 mi
Royal Preston Hospital12.6 mi
Southport and Formby District General Hospital14.5 mi
Hospital waitsBlackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs82.5%
Nearest GP surgeryQueensway Medical Centre0.6 mi
GP capacity1,932 patients per GP
0dentists2pharmacies

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
96
Full fibre (FTTP)90.9%
available across Wyre
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 111 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
46
Employment rate50.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.3%Unemployed3.3%Retired30.9%Student3.1%Other inactive12.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39%Skilled & technical35.1%Routine & elementary25.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.2%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership63.8%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
29
Poulton-le-Fylde 0.8 mi
Layton 1.5 mi
Blackpool North 2.7 mi
J4 M55 4.1 mi
J4 M55 4.3 mi
J3 M55 5.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
59
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 5
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 £239,950 45
Detached £315,000 18
Semi-detached £195,000 26
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£172k £248k £325k £400k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Poulton-le-Fylde 53 1.0 mi away ⇄
Thornton (Wyre) 56 1.8 mi away ⇄
Cleveleys 52 2.4 mi away ⇄
Little Singleton 40 2.4 mi away ⇄
Staining 48 2.5 mi away ⇄
Hambleton (Wyre) 42 2.7 mi away ⇄
Blackpool 50 2.8 mi away ⇄
Sower Carr 39 3.3 mi away ⇄
Weeton 34 3.6 mi away ⇄
Stalmine 43 3.9 mi away ⇄
Fleetwood 45 4.2 mi away ⇄
Preesall and Knott End-on-Sea 50 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Carleton a nice place to live?

Carleton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Carleton is 54/100, 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 Carleton?

Carleton has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 31/100. There were 1,118 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Carleton?

Among the top-rated schools in Carleton are Brookfield School, Carleton Green Community Primary School and Carleton St Hilda's Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 13 rated schools in Carleton in total.

What are house prices like in Carleton?

The current median house price in Carleton is £239,950, around 16% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £315,000, semi-detached £195,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 26%. There were 45 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Carleton in context

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Postcode districts in Carleton

FY5 54 ⇄
FY6 53 ⇄

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