Town Pop. 4,652

Living in Freckleton: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Freckleton comes out at 44/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Freckleton most outperforms the national norm: 98/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 71/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Among the 24 scored places sharing the PR4 postcode district, Freckleton ranks 18th. Its broadband score runs 52 points above the PR4 district's 46/100. Healthcare (10), transport (10) and lifestyle (27) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PR4 postcode district.

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Freckleton scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
71
81.3 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 129 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 122 crimes
↑ 72% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 40 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Vehicle crime 19 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Other theft 17 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
other 51 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Trinity Close 27 crimes
  2. 2 Eastway 20 crimes
  3. 3 Douglas Drive 15 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 5.7 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 8.9 µg/m³
77
Green Space 8
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
38
3 schools in area · 12 within 4km
3Good
  • Freckleton Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Holy Family Catholic Primary School, WartonPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Strike Lane 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
10
A&E departmentsRoyal Preston Hospital6.3 mi
Blackpool Victoria Hospital6.9 mi
Southport and Formby District General Hospital8.8 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)6 wks
Treated within 18 weeks94.2%
Nearest GP surgeryKirkham Health Centre1.8 mi
GP capacity2,089 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)91.5%
available across Fylde
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 101 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
57
Employment rate52.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.2%Unemployed2.3%Retired35.2%Student2.6%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.4%Skilled & technical34.8%Routine & elementary27.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.2%Apprenticeship8.2%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership78.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
45
Council tax Fylde · 2026-27
A £1,656
B £1,932
C £2,208
D £2,484
E £3,036
F £3,588
G £4,140
H £4,968
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
10
Kirkham and Wesham 2.4 mi
Salwick 2.8 mi
Moss Side 3.2 mi
J3 M55 3.7 mi
J3 M55 3.9 mi
J2 M55 4.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £215,000 52
Detached £356,000 12
Semi-detached £215,000 31
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£144k £214k £287k £358k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Warton (Fylde) 40 1.1 mi away ⇄
Bottom of Hutton 0 1.6 mi away ⇄
Newton-with-Scales 42 1.7 mi away ⇄
Kirkham 49 1.9 mi away ⇄
Ribby 0 2.0 mi away ⇄
Clifton (Fylde) 35 2.4 mi away ⇄
Wrea Green 48 2.4 mi away ⇄
Wesham 54 2.8 mi away ⇄
Lea Town 0 2.8 mi away ⇄
Hundred End 0 4.3 mi away ⇄
Longton 53 4.3 mi away ⇄
Cottam (Preston) 47 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Freckleton a nice place to live?

Freckleton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Freckleton is 44/100, 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 Freckleton?

Freckleton has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 71/100. There were 378 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Freckleton?

Among the top-rated schools in Freckleton are Freckleton Church of England Primary School, Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton and Strike Lane Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Freckleton in total.

What are house prices like in Freckleton?

The current median house price in Freckleton is £215,000, around 25% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £356,000, semi-detached £215,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 24%. There were 52 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Freckleton

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