Town Pop. 7,970

Living in Euxton: Liveability Score 67/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Euxton scores 67/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 67/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. No category drops below 56/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot.

Against the wider PR25 district average of 59/100, that is 8 points above. Its healthcare score runs 13 points above the PR25 district's 54/100. That is 17 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 5% of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PR25 postcode district.

67
OUT OF 100
Good
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
74
90 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 345 crimes
↑ 30% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 194 crimes
↑ 60% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 49 crimes
↓ 10% below national average
Other theft 34 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Public order 27 crimes
↓ 48% below national average
other 68 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Dutch Barn Close 161 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 48 crimes
  3. 3 Wigan Road 34 crimes

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

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 8.1 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 10.5 µg/m³
73
Green Space 72
Parks Ample 73
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 15

Services

Schools
59
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 12 in area · 42 within 4km
2Outstanding7Good3Ungraded
  • Euxton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Euxton Primrose Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Balshaw's Church of England High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Lancaster Lane Primary and Pre-SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Leyland Methodist Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Parklands High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St. Mary's Catholic Primary School EuxtonPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw VillagePrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Balshaw Lane Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
67
A&E departmentsRoyal Preston Hospital7.2 mi
Children's A&E9.9 mi
Southport and Formby District General Hospital12.2 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)6 wks
Treated within 18 weeks94.2%
2 GP surgeries in area 9 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,447 patients per GP
2dentists3pharmacies

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
70
Full fibre (FTTP)86.9%
available across Chorley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 338 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate58.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.1%Unemployed1.8%Retired30.5%Student2.8%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.4%Skilled & technical33.6%Routine & elementary21%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.6%Apprenticeship7.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership85.2%
Among the least-deprived 20% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
56
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 C
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
60
Buckshaw Parkway 0.3 mi
Euxton Balshaw Lane 0.9 mi
Leyland 2 mi
J28 M6 1.5 mi
J8 M61 1.6 mi
J28 M6 1.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
58
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 7
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 8
Retail Shopping Adequate 18
Takeaways Ample 14
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £214,000 172
Detached £349,998 48
Semi-detached £214,000 50
Terraced £199,950 43
Flat / Maisonette £125,000 31
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£103k £184k £268k £350k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Whittle-le-Woods 67 1.6 mi away ⇄
Chorley 62 1.9 mi away ⇄
Leyland 59 2.1 mi away ⇄
Ulnes Walton 59 2.5 mi away ⇄
Wheelton 57 2.5 mi away ⇄
Charnock Richard 45 2.7 mi away ⇄
Eccleston 52 3.0 mi away ⇄
Farington Moss 63 3.3 mi away ⇄
Heath Charnock 58 3.5 mi away ⇄
Heskin Green 52 3.5 mi away ⇄
Midge Hall 50 3.5 mi away ⇄
Coppull 57 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Euxton a nice place to live?

Yes, Euxton is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Euxton is 67/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Euxton?

Euxton has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 74/100. There were 717 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Euxton?

Among the top-rated schools in Euxton are Euxton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Euxton Primrose Hill Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 12 rated schools in Euxton in total.

What are house prices like in Euxton?

The current median house price in Euxton is £214,000, around 25% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £349,998, semi-detached £214,000, terraced £199,950, flat £125,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 16%. There were 172 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Euxton in context

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Postcode districts in Euxton

PR25 59 ⇄
PR6 58 ⇄
PR7 59 ⇄

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