Town Pop. 518

Living in Chapeltown: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Chapeltown comes out at 55/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 97/100 against a national town median of 67/100. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 3 places in the BL7 postcode district.

Its economic health score runs 13 points above the BL7 district's 84/100. Safety (89) sits at 80/100 or above. Lifestyle (18) and schools (24) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BL7 postcode district.

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Chapeltown scores 55 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
181.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 30 crimes
↑ 281% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 20 crimes
↑ 16% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↑ 326% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 451% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 181% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Blackburn Road 16 crimes
  2. 2 Haworth Street 9 crimes
  3. 3 Knowsley Lane 9 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 6.976 · PM2.5 6.077 · PM10 9.181 µg/m³
75
Green Space 70
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
24
1 school in area · 15 within 4km
1Good
  • Turton and Edgworth CofE/Methodist Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
39
A&E departmentsFairfield Hospital6.2 mi
North Manchester General Hospital10.7 mi
The Royal Oldham Hospital12.6 mi
Hospital waitsEast Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs81.3%
Nearest GP surgeryEdgworth Medical Practice0.7 mi
GP capacity2,085 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
60
Full fibre (FTTP)86.8%
available across Blackburn with Darwen
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
86.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
86.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 32 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
97
Employment rate65.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed65.9%Unemployed2.2%Retired23%Student2.9%Other inactive6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial56.8%Skilled & technical32.3%Routine & elementary11%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.9%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)49.1%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership84.9%
Among the least-deprived 36% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
48
Council tax Blackburn with Darwen · 2026-27
A £1,637
B £1,909
C £2,182
D £2,455
E £3,001
F £3,546
G £4,092
H £4,910
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
44
Entwistle 1.4 mi
Bromley Cross 1.7 mi
Hall i' th' Wood 2.8 mi
J1 M66 4.5 mi
J5 M65 6.1 mi
J2 M66 6.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Chapeltown 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

Edgworth 52 0.7 mi away ⇄
Ramsbottom 52 3.2 mi away ⇄
Bolton (Bolton) 68 3.8 mi away ⇄
Ainsworth 60 3.8 mi away ⇄
Stubbins 48 3.9 mi away ⇄
Hoddlesden 54 4.2 mi away ⇄
Edenfield 47 4.5 mi away ⇄
Darwen 57 4.9 mi away ⇄
Bury (Bury) 63 5.1 mi away ⇄
Haslingden 53 5.1 mi away ⇄
Little Lever 64 5.2 mi away ⇄
Bottom o' th' Moor 51 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chapeltown a nice place to live?

Chapeltown is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Chapeltown is 55/100, 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 Chapeltown?

Chapeltown is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 94 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Chapeltown?

Among the top-rated schools in Chapeltown is Turton and Edgworth CofE/Methodist Controlled Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Chapeltown in total.

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Postcode districts in Chapeltown

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