Our overall score for Forton is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, environment stands out most: 80/100 where the typical UK town scores 64/100. Among the 17 scored places sharing the PR3 postcode district, Forton ranks 12th.
The PR3 district averages 48/100, putting Forton 6 points below its own postcode area. On environment specifically, Forton sits 14 points above the PR3 district figure of 66/100. That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see PR3 postcode district.
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Forton scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story
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505.2crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences96 crimes
↑ 497% above national average
Anti-social behaviour69 crimes
↑ 840% above national average
Other theft16 crimes
↑ 434% above national average
Vehicle crime14 crimes
↑ 504% above national average
Criminal damage and arson14 crimes
↑ 326% above national average
other35 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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1White Carr Lane40 crimes
2The Meadows24 crimes
3Sports/Recreation Area18 crimes
Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only
Environment
80
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Air QualityNO₂ 4.196 · PM2.5 4.922 · PM10 8.192 µg/m³
80
Green Space80
ParksAdequate2
Sports PitchesAdequate2
AllotmentsNone
Golf CoursesNone
Tennis CourtsNone
Bowling GreensNone
PlaygroundsNone
Services
Schools
17
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1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
Forton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Good
Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.
Healthcare
6
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A&E departmentsRoyal Lancaster Infirmary6.2 mi
Royal Preston Hospital10.5 mi
Blackpool Victoria Hospital12.5 mi
Hospital waitsBlackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs82.5%
Nearest GP surgeryGarstang Medical Practice3.4 mi
GP capacity1,708 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
57
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Full fibre (FTTP)90.9%
available across Wyre
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level
Economy & Bills
Economic Health
64
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Employment rate50%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3%
of residents aged 16+
Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Forton in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.
Forton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Forton is 42/100, 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 Forton?
Forton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 77/100. There were 244 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.
What are the best schools in Forton?
Among the top-rated schools in Forton is Forton Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Forton in total.