Town Pop. 1,524

Living in Edgworth: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Edgworth is 52/100, built from 9 categories. Economic health is where Edgworth most outperforms the national norm: 95/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 20/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Of the 3 places sharing the BL7 postcode district, Edgworth scores lowest. On economic health specifically, Edgworth sits 11 points above the BL7 district figure of 84/100. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BL7 postcode district.

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Edgworth scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
89.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 40 crimes
↑ 72% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 37 crimes
↓ 27% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes
↑ 65% above national average
Other theft 15 crimes
↑ 58% above national average
Burglary 13 crimes
↑ 143% above national average
other 14 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
73
Air Quality NO₂ 6.597 · PM2.5 6.011 · PM10 9.081 µg/m³
75
Green Space 67
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
24
1 school in area · 7 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
44
A&E departmentsFairfield Hospital6.3 mi
North Manchester General Hospital10.9 mi
Burnley General Hospital12.5 mi
Hospital waitsEast Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs81.3%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,396 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
20
Full fibre (FTTP)86.8%
available across Blackburn with Darwen
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
64.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
65.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 67 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
95
Employment rate61.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.4%Unemployed2.4%Retired27.1%Student2.9%Other inactive6.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial56.7%Skilled & technical30.7%Routine & elementary12.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)48.8%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership84.5%
Among the least-deprived 32% 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 mi
Bromley Cross 2.4 mi
Hall i' th' Wood 3.5 mi
J1 M66 4.3 mi
J5 M65 5.5 mi
J4 M65 5.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
19
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
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 £327,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£302k £326k £352k £376k 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Chapeltown 55 0.7 mi away ⇄
Ramsbottom 52 2.9 mi away ⇄
Stubbins 48 3.3 mi away ⇄
Hoddlesden 54 3.7 mi away ⇄
Edenfield 47 3.9 mi away ⇄
Ainsworth 60 4.3 mi away ⇄
Haslingden 53 4.4 mi away ⇄
Bolton (Bolton) 68 4.5 mi away ⇄
Darwen 57 4.5 mi away ⇄
Bury (Bury) 63 5.3 mi away ⇄
Little Lever 64 5.8 mi away ⇄
Rising Bridge 47 5.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Edgworth a nice place to live?

Edgworth is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Edgworth 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 Edgworth?

Edgworth is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 136 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Edgworth?

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

What are house prices like in Edgworth?

The current median house price in Edgworth is £327,500, around 15% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 8%.

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Postcode districts in Edgworth

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