Town Pop. 4,163

Living in Eccleston: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Eccleston comes out at 52/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 87/100 against a national town median of 60/100. That makes it the 8th highest-scoring of the 10 places in the PR7 postcode district.

Against the wider PR7 district average of 59/100, that is 7 points below. On broadband specifically, Eccleston sits 22 points above the PR7 district figure of 65/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92) and economic health (84). For the surrounding area, see PR7 postcode district.

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Eccleston scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
54.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 101 crimes
↓ 27% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 58 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 15 crimes
↓ 42% below national average
Other crime 14 crimes
↑ 70% above national average
Vehicle crime 12 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
other 26 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Laxton Court 23 crimes
  2. 2 Green Farm Close 13 crimes
  3. 3 New Mill Street 13 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 5.9 · PM2.5 5.8 · PM10 9.4 µg/m³
77
Green Space 26
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
36
3 schools in area · 11 within 4km
3Good
  • Eccleston Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Eccleston St Mary's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Heskin Pemberton's Church of England VA 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
9
A&E departmentsChildren's A&E7.9 mi
Royal Preston Hospital9.3 mi
Southport and Formby District General Hospital10 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)6 wks
Treated within 18 weeks94.2%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Euxton Medical Centre2.5 mi
GP capacity2,651 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
87
Full fibre (FTTP)86.9%
available across Chorley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 97 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate59.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.2%Unemployed1%Retired30.3%Student3.2%Other inactive6.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.4%Skilled & technical35.8%Routine & elementary19.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.1%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.9%Apprenticeship7.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership84.3%
Among the least-deprived 19% 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
27
Euxton Balshaw Lane 2.4 mi
Croston 2.7 mi
Buckshaw Parkway 3.3 mi
J27 M6 3.8 mi
J28 M6 3.8 mi
J28 M6 4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
37
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 9
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 £249,690 37
Detached £392,500 14
Semi-detached £238,500 16
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£168k £245k £325k £403k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Ulnes Walton 59 1.1 mi away ⇄
Heskin Green 52 1.3 mi away ⇄
Towngate 43 1.6 mi away ⇄
Charnock Richard 45 2.0 mi away ⇄
Mawdesley 46 2.3 mi away ⇄
Croston 50 2.4 mi away ⇄
Mossy Lea 47 2.6 mi away ⇄
Wymott 43 2.7 mi away ⇄
Euxton 67 3.0 mi away ⇄
Coppull 57 3.0 mi away ⇄
Hill Dale 51 3.1 mi away ⇄
Hunger Hill (West Lancashire) 45 3.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Eccleston a nice place to live?

Eccleston is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Eccleston is 52/100, 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 Eccleston?

Eccleston is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 226 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Eccleston?

Among the top-rated schools in Eccleston are Eccleston Primary School, Eccleston St Mary's Church of England Primary School and Heskin Pemberton's Church of England VA Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Eccleston in total.

What are house prices like in Eccleston?

The current median house price in Eccleston is £249,690, around 12% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £392,500, semi-detached £238,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 5%. There were 37 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Eccleston

PR7 59 ⇄

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