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Living in Gisburn: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Gisburn comes out at 35/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 14/100 against a town median of 60/100. Of the 11 places sharing the BB7 postcode district, Gisburn scores lowest.

It scores 20 points below the BB7 postcode district as a whole, which averages 55/100. That sits 15 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (86). For the surrounding area, see BB7 postcode district.

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Gisburn scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
86
152.9 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 25 crimes
↑ 55% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
↑ 77% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 266% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 143% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 314% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Howgill Lane 16 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 13 crimes
  3. 3 Mill Lane 10 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 3.285 · PM2.5 5.241 · PM10 8.1 µg/m³
80
Green Space 17
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
25
1 school in area
1Outstanding
  • Gisburn Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Outstanding
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsBurnley General Hospital8.7 mi
Airedale General Hospital12.1 mi
Royal Preston Hospital20.3 mi
Hospital waitsMersey Care NHS Foundation Trust0.6 mi
Routine referral (median)2 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs96.5%
Nearest GP surgeryBarnoldswick Medical Centre3.4 mi
GP capacity1,852 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
14
Full fibre (FTTP)84.6%
available across Ribble Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
21.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
21.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 28 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate62.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.8%Unemployed2.3%Retired25.5%Student3.7%Other inactive5.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.6%Skilled & technical39.5%Routine & elementary13.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.4%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership75.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
49
Council tax Ribble Valley · 2026-27
A £1,591
B £1,857
C £2,122
D £2,387
E £2,917
F £3,448
G £3,978
H £4,774
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 E
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
3
Hellifield 5.4 mi
Long Preston 5.7 mi
Colne 6.5 mi
J14 M65 6.3 mi
J13 M65 6.5 mi
J13 M65 6.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Gisburn 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

Barnoldswick 59 3.4 mi away ⇄
Grindleton 50 4.7 mi away ⇄
Chatburn 56 4.8 mi away ⇄
Thornton-in-Craven 38 4.9 mi away ⇄
Earby 48 5.1 mi away ⇄
Hellifield 46 5.2 mi away ⇄
Sough 53 5.2 mi away ⇄
Foulridge 52 5.7 mi away ⇄
Long Preston 46 5.9 mi away ⇄
West Bradford 51 5.9 mi away ⇄
Barrowford 60 6.0 mi away ⇄
Colne 51 6.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Gisburn a nice place to live?

Gisburn has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Gisburn is 35/100, 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 Gisburn?

Gisburn is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 86/100. There were 74 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Gisburn?

Among the top-rated schools in Gisburn is Gisburn Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Gisburn in total.

Gisburn in context

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Postcode districts in Gisburn

BB7 55 ⇄

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