Town Pop. 570

Living in Clifton (Fylde): Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Clifton (Fylde) is 35/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 59/100 against a town median of 88/100. Among the 24 scored places sharing the PR4 postcode district, Clifton (Fylde) ranks 23rd.

Against the wider PR4 district average of 47/100, that is 12 points below. On broadband specifically, Clifton (Fylde) sits 13 points above the PR4 district figure of 46/100. That sits 15 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see PR4 postcode district.

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Clifton (Fylde) scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
59
235.1 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 52 crimes
↑ 174% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 40 crimes
↑ 362% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↑ 313% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 98% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 89% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 23 crimes
  2. 2 Ash Court 16 crimes
  3. 3 New Hey Lane 12 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 5.9 · PM2.5 5.5 · PM10 9.1 µg/m³
77
Green Space 10
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
18
1 school in area · 11 within 4km
1Good
  • Newton Bluecoat Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
9
A&E departmentsRoyal Preston Hospital4.4 mi
Blackpool Victoria Hospital8.5 mi
Southport and Formby District General Hospital11.3 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust2.5 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryAsh Tree House Surgery2.6 mi
GP capacity1,828 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
59
Full fibre (FTTP)91.5%
available across Fylde
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 24 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
59
Employment rate60%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60%Unemployed1.7%Retired26.3%Student3.3%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.2%Skilled & technical35.1%Routine & elementary18.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.7%Level 3 (A levels)20.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.8%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership75.9%
Among the least-deprived 40% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
45
Council tax Fylde · 2026-27
A £1,656
B £1,932
C £2,208
D £2,484
E £3,036
F £3,588
G £4,140
H £4,968
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
19
Salwick 1 mi
Kirkham and Wesham 3.1 mi
Preston 4.5 mi
J2 M55 2.7 mi
J2 M55 2.9 mi
J3 M55 3.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Clifton (Fylde) 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

Lea Town 0 0.7 mi away ⇄
Newton-with-Scales 42 1.1 mi away ⇄
Bottom of Hutton 0 1.5 mi away ⇄
Cottam (Preston) 47 2.1 mi away ⇄
Freckleton 44 2.4 mi away ⇄
Kirkham 49 2.8 mi away ⇄
Hutton (South Ribble) 54 3.2 mi away ⇄
Ribby 0 3.4 mi away ⇄
Wesham 54 3.4 mi away ⇄
Warton (Fylde) 40 3.4 mi away ⇄
Woodplumpton 52 3.6 mi away ⇄
Longton 53 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Clifton (Fylde) a nice place to live?

Clifton (Fylde) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Clifton (Fylde) is 35/100, 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 Clifton (Fylde)?

Clifton (Fylde) has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 59/100. There were 134 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Clifton (Fylde)?

Among the top-rated schools in Clifton (Fylde) is Newton Bluecoat Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Clifton (Fylde) in total.

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Postcode districts in Clifton (Fylde)

PR4 47 ⇄

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