Town Pop. 1,116

Living in Elswick: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Elswick comes out at 44/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 90/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is transport, at 3/100 against a town median of 21/100.

That makes it the 18th highest-scoring of the 24 places in the PR4 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Elswick sits 44 points above the PR4 district figure of 46/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PR4 postcode district.

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Elswick scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
60 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 32 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↓ 41% below national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↓ 42% below national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Roseacre Drive 10 crimes
  2. 2 Windy Harbour Road 9 crimes
  3. 3 Beech Road 6 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 4.5 · PM2.5 5.4 · PM10 9.4 µg/m³
79
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Great Eccleston Copp CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
17
A&E departmentsBlackpool Victoria Hospital5.3 mi
Royal Preston Hospital7.4 mi
Royal Lancaster Infirmary14.2 mi
Hospital waitsBlackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs82.5%
Nearest GP surgeryGreat Eccleston Health Centre1.3 mi
GP capacity2,423 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
90
Full fibre (FTTP)91.5%
available across Fylde
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 35 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate56%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56%Unemployed1.6%Retired33.3%Student2.2%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.3%Skilled & technical34.6%Routine & elementary18.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.9%Level 3 (A levels)15.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)39%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership86.2%
Among the least-deprived 31% 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
3
Kirkham and Wesham 3.6 mi
Poulton-le-Fylde 4.5 mi
Salwick 4.7 mi
J3 M55 2.2 mi
J3 M55 2.3 mi
J2 M55 4.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
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 £355,938 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£290k £325k £361k £397k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Great Eccleston 46 1.2 mi away ⇄
Inskip 46 2.4 mi away ⇄
Weeton 34 2.7 mi away ⇄
Little Singleton 40 2.9 mi away ⇄
St Michael's on Wyre 43 3.1 mi away ⇄
Wesham 54 3.2 mi away ⇄
Hambleton (Wyre) 42 4.0 mi away ⇄
Kirkham 49 4.0 mi away ⇄
Ribby 0 4.3 mi away ⇄
Poulton-le-Fylde 53 4.3 mi away ⇄
Sower Carr 39 4.4 mi away ⇄
Wrea Green 48 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Elswick a nice place to live?

Elswick has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Elswick is 44/100, 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 Elswick?

Elswick is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 67 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Elswick?

Among the top-rated schools in Elswick is Great Eccleston Copp CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Elswick in total.

What are house prices like in Elswick?

The current median house price in Elswick is £355,938, around 25% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 13%.

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Postcode districts in Elswick

PR4 47 ⇄

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