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Living in Fowley Common: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Fowley Common scores 51/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Fowley Common most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Among the 9 scored places sharing the WA3 postcode district, Fowley Common ranks 8th.

Against the wider WA3 district average of 63/100, that is 12 points below. On broadband specifically, Fowley Common sits 30 points above the WA3 district figure of 69/100. Below 30/100: healthcare (24), transport (29) and lifestyle (29). For the surrounding area, see WA3 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Fowley Common scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
78
359.7 crimes 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 offences 69 crimes
↑ 331% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 33 crimes
↑ 351% above national average
Shoplifting 19 crimes
↑ 406% above national average
Public order 16 crimes
↑ 412% above national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↑ 369% above national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 24 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 22 crimes
  3. 3 Warrington Road 11 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 9.38 · PM2.5 6.617 · PM10 12.084 µg/m³
70
Green Space 21
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
43
3 schools in area · 14 within 4km
3Good
  • Culcheth Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Culcheth High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Glazebury Church of England 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
24
A&E departmentsWarrington Hospital6.2 mi
Wythenshawe Hospital9.6 mi
Manchester Royal Infirmary11.1 mi
Hospital waitsWarrington And Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.7%
Nearest GP surgeryCulcheth Medical Centre1.2 mi
GP capacity2,034 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)92.1%
available across Warrington
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 20 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
57
Employment rate59.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.5%Unemployed2.8%Retired26.8%Student3.3%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.5%Skilled & technical36.2%Routine & elementary22.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.7%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.8%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership76.6%
Among the least-deprived 36% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
49
Council tax Warrington · 2026-27
A £1,632
B £1,904
C £2,176
D £2,448
E £2,992
F £3,536
G £4,080
H £4,896
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
29
Glazebrook 2.6 mi
Irlam 3.2 mi
Birchwood 3.3 mi
J11 M62 1.6 mi
J11 M62 1.7 mi
J10 M62 2.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Fowley Common 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.

Nearby places

Glazebury 53 0.9 mi away ⇄
Culcheth 55 1.0 mi away ⇄
Croft (Warrington) 57 2.7 mi away ⇄
Leigh (Wigan) 65 2.9 mi away ⇄
Higher Folds 65 3.2 mi away ⇄
Irlam 46 3.3 mi away ⇄
Astley 62 3.3 mi away ⇄
Hollinfare 52 3.4 mi away ⇄
Golborne 59 3.5 mi away ⇄
Partington 57 4.1 mi away ⇄
Tyldesley 68 4.1 mi away ⇄
Carrington 46 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Fowley Common a nice place to live?

Fowley Common is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Fowley Common is 51/100, 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 Fowley Common?

Fowley Common is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 78/100. There were 173 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Fowley Common?

Among the top-rated schools in Fowley Common are Culcheth Community Primary School, Culcheth High School and Glazebury Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Fowley Common in total.

Fowley Common in context

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Postcode districts in Fowley Common

WA3 63 ⇄

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