Town Pop. 1,204

Living in Foulridge: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Foulridge is 52/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is schools: 40/100 against a national town median of 23/100. Among the 4 scored places sharing the BB8 postcode district, Foulridge ranks 3rd.

Its schools score runs 20 points below the BB8 district's 60/100. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. Lifestyle (24) and healthcare (25) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see BB8 postcode district.

52
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Foulridge scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
59.8 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 28 crimes
↓ 30% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 16 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 89% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Reedymoor Lane 10 crimes
  2. 2 Railway Street 7 crimes
  3. 3 Stoney Court 7 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 5.044 · PM2.5 5.606 · PM10 8.215 µg/m³
78
Green Space 25
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
40
3 schools in area · 19 within 4km
3Good
  • Colne Park High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Foulridge Saint Michael and All Angels CofE Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyPrimary · 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
25
A&E departmentsBurnley General Hospital4.9 mi
Airedale General Hospital8.1 mi
Bradford Royal Infirmary15.6 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)6 wks
Treated within 18 weeks94.2%
Nearest GP surgeryRichmond Hill Practice1.4 mi
GP capacity2,053 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
71
Full fibre (FTTP)91.5%
available across Pendle
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 54 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate58.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.4%Unemployed1.7%Retired31.9%Student2.1%Other inactive6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.4%Skilled & technical36.4%Routine & elementary21.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.7%Apprenticeship8.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership80.7%
Among the least-deprived 35% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
33
Council tax Pendle · 2026-27
A £1,760
B £2,053
C £2,347
D £2,640
E £3,227
F £3,813
G £4,400
H £5,280
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
34
Colne 1.5 mi
Nelson 3.4 mi
Brierfield 4.5 mi
J14 M65 1.7 mi
J13 M65 2.8 mi
J13 M65 3.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
24
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
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 £183,750 16
5-year monthly trend
All
£193k £228k £265k £301k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Colne 51 1.2 mi away ⇄
Sough 53 1.9 mi away ⇄
Trawden 55 2.4 mi away ⇄
Barrowford 60 2.7 mi away ⇄
Earby 48 3.0 mi away ⇄
Barnoldswick 59 3.0 mi away ⇄
Nelson (Pendle) 61 3.1 mi away ⇄
Thornton-in-Craven 38 4.1 mi away ⇄
Brierfield 62 4.3 mi away ⇄
Fence 58 4.6 mi away ⇄
Cowling 47 5.2 mi away ⇄
Gisburn 35 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Foulridge a nice place to live?

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

Foulridge is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 72 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Foulridge?

Among the top-rated schools in Foulridge are Colne Park High School, Foulridge Saint Michael and All Angels CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School and Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Foulridge in total.

What are house prices like in Foulridge?

The current median house price in Foulridge is £183,750, around 36% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 26%.

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