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Living in Farington Moss: Liveability Score 63/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Farington Moss is 63/100, built from 9 categories. Transport is where Farington Moss most outperforms the national norm: 61/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. That is the highest score of the 7 places in the PR26 postcode district.

No category drops below 48/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. Against the wider PR26 district average of 53/100, that is 10 points above. Its transport score runs 9 points above the PR26 district's 52/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: PR26 postcode district.

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Farington Moss scores 63 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
74
449.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 63 crimes
↑ 880% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 57 crimes
↑ 305% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 19 crimes
↑ 560% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 395% above national average
Vehicle crime 11 crimes
↑ 442% above national average
other 27 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Rushy Hey 16 crimes
  2. 2 Westfield 14 crimes
  3. 3 Holmes Meadow 11 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 8 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 9.5 µg/m³
75
Green Space 33
Parks Ample 26
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
56
6 schools in area · 39 within 4km
1Outstanding3Good1Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • Golden Hill Pupil Referral UnitAlternative provision · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Applebee Wood SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Northbrook Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement
  • Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock HallPrimary · inspected 2024
    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
48
A&E departmentsRoyal Preston Hospital4.5 mi
Children's A&E11.5 mi
Southport and Formby District General Hospital11.8 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust0.6 mi
Routine referral (median)6 wks
Treated within 18 weeks94.2%
Nearest GP surgeryLostock Hall Medical Centre1.2 mi
GP capacity2,514 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)73.8%
available across South Ribble
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 74 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
57
Employment rate57.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.6%Unemployed2%Retired28.7%Student2.8%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.6%Skilled & technical35%Routine & elementary28.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)19.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.2%Apprenticeship7.6%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership79.2%
Among the least-deprived 32% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
60
Council tax South Ribble · 2026-27
A £1,629
B £1,900
C £2,172
D £2,443
E £2,986
F £3,529
G £4,072
H £4,886
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 B
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
61
Lostock Hall 1.2 mi
Leyland 1.3 mi
Bamber Bridge 2.2 mi
J1A M65 1.5 mi
J1A M65 1.5 mi
J1 M65 1.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
51
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
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 £286,000 29
Detached £332,500 18
Semi-detached £235,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£203k £245k £287k £328k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

New Gate 56 1.0 mi away ⇄
Leyland 59 1.2 mi away ⇄
Midge Hall 50 1.5 mi away ⇄
Bamber Bridge 60 2.0 mi away ⇄
Penwortham 66 2.2 mi away ⇄
Little Hoole Moss Houses 53 2.4 mi away ⇄
Hutton (South Ribble) 54 2.6 mi away ⇄
Wymott 43 2.9 mi away ⇄
Longton 53 3.0 mi away ⇄
Euxton 67 3.3 mi away ⇄
Higher Walton 58 3.4 mi away ⇄
Whittle-le-Woods 67 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Farington Moss a nice place to live?

Farington Moss is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Farington Moss is 63/100, 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 Farington Moss?

Farington Moss has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 74/100. There were 190 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Farington Moss?

Among the top-rated schools in Farington Moss are Golden Hill Pupil Referral Unit, Applebee Wood School and Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in Farington Moss in total.

What are house prices like in Farington Moss?

The current median house price in Farington Moss is £286,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £332,500, semi-detached £235,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 28%. There were 29 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Farington Moss in context

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Postcode districts in Farington Moss

PR26 53 ⇄
PR4 47 ⇄
PR5 58 ⇄

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