Town Pop. 33,789

Living in Fulwood: Liveability Score 67/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Fulwood is 67/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 79/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 49/100 against a town median of 88/100.

No other settlement in the PR2 postcode district scores higher. Fulwood leads all 5. It scores 6 points above the PR2 postcode district as a whole, which averages 61/100. That sits 17 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: PR2 postcode district.

67
OUT OF 100
Good
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
49
117.4 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 1,508 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 1,019 crimes
↑ 99% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 320 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
Other theft 212 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 189 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
other 720 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 423 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 122 crimes
  3. 3 Threefields 51 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 8.7 · PM2.5 6 · PM10 9.6 µg/m³
74
Green Space 57
Parks Ample 30
Sports Pitches Ample 19
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 15
Bowling Greens Ample 4
Playgrounds Ample 18

Services

Schools
75
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 38 in area · 49 within 4km
1Outstanding29Good1Inadequate7Ungraded
  • Broughton High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • Acorns Primary SchoolSpecial · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Ashton Community Science CollegeSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Ashton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Brookfield Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Corpus Christi Catholic High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Cottam Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Deepdale Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Fulwood AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Fulwood and Cadley Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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
79
A&E departmentsRoyal Preston Hospitalin area
Blackpool Victoria Hospital10.8 mi
Southport and Formby District General Hospital13.6 mi
Hospital waitsBlackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs82.5%
2 GP surgeries in area 14 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,680 patients per GP
8dentists3pharmacies

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
93
Full fibre (FTTP)70.3%
available across Preston
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 728 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
56
Employment rate55.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.9%Unemployed2.4%Retired26.1%Student4.8%Other inactive10.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.9%Skilled & technical32.3%Routine & elementary25.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.6%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership71.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
36
Council tax Preston · 2026-27
A £1,717
B £2,004
C £2,290
D £2,576
E £3,148
F £3,721
G £4,293
H £5,152
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
70
Preston 2.2 mi
Salwick 4.1 mi
Lostock Hall 4.5 mi
J1 M55 1 mi
J32 M6 1.6 mi
J32 M6 1.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
55
Pubs & Bars Ample 9
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 8
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 18
Retail Shopping Ample 40
Takeaways Adequate 9
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £215,000 221
Detached £323,000 53
Semi-detached £218,500 116
Terraced £140,500 35
Flat / Maisonette £70,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£66k £156k £247k £337k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Preston (Preston) 60 1.4 mi away ⇄
Broughton (Preston) 51 1.4 mi away ⇄
Cottam (Preston) 47 2.2 mi away ⇄
Woodplumpton 52 2.2 mi away ⇄
Barton (Preston) 37 2.9 mi away ⇄
Penwortham 66 3.1 mi away ⇄
Goosnargh 36 3.3 mi away ⇄
Grimsargh 48 3.7 mi away ⇄
Lea Town 0 3.8 mi away ⇄
Hutton (South Ribble) 54 4.1 mi away ⇄
Clifton (Fylde) 35 4.2 mi away ⇄
Higher Walton 58 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Fulwood a nice place to live?

Yes, Fulwood is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Fulwood is 67/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Fulwood?

Fulwood has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 49/100. There were 3,968 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Fulwood?

Among the top-rated schools in Fulwood are Broughton High School, Acorns Primary School and Ashton Community Science College, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 38 rated schools in Fulwood in total.

What are house prices like in Fulwood?

The current median house price in Fulwood is £215,000, around 25% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £323,000, semi-detached £218,500, terraced £140,500, flat £70,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 4%. There were 221 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Fulwood in context

See where Fulwood ranks among the best places to live in Lancashire

Postcode districts in Fulwood

PR2 61 ⇄
PR3 48 ⇄
PR4 47 ⇄

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