Town Pop. 1,136

Living in Glazebury: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Glazebury is 53/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 62/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Safety falls furthest short: 31/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Glazebury places 6th of 9 in the WA3 postcode district. Against the wider WA3 district average of 63/100, that is 10 points below. Broadband (95) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: WA3 postcode district.

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Glazebury scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
31
73.1 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
↓ 26% below national average
Shoplifting 19 crimes
↑ 114% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↓ 48% below national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 24 crimes
  2. 2 Bus/Coach Station 10 crimes
  3. 3 Bevin Avenue 6 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 9.293 · PM2.5 6.504 · PM10 10.979 µg/m³
71
Green Space 37
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
52
2 schools in area · 21 within 4km
2Good
  • Bedford Hall Methodist Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
62
A&E departmentsWarrington Hospital6.6 mi
Wythenshawe Hospital9.6 mi
Manchester Royal Infirmary10.8 mi
Hospital waitsWarrington And Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.7%
Nearest GP surgeryMrs Elaine Evans1.6 mi
GP capacity2,051 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
95
Full fibre (FTTP)92.1%
available across Warrington
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 47 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
47
Employment rate58.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.1%Unemployed3.1%Retired23%Student3.6%Other inactive12.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35%Skilled & technical35.2%Routine & elementary29.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.7%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.6%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership66.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
47
Glazebrook 3.3 mi
Irlam 3.6 mi
Atherton 4 mi
J11 M62 2.5 mi
J11 M62 2.6 mi
J10 M62 3.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
51
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 8
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £419,500 14
5-year monthly trend
All
£243k £269k £296k £322k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Fowley Common 51 0.9 mi away ⇄
Culcheth 55 1.6 mi away ⇄
Leigh (Wigan) 65 2.1 mi away ⇄
Higher Folds 65 2.3 mi away ⇄
Astley 62 2.5 mi away ⇄
Tyldesley 68 3.2 mi away ⇄
Croft (Warrington) 57 3.3 mi away ⇄
Golborne 59 3.4 mi away ⇄
Irlam 46 3.6 mi away ⇄
Atherton 66 3.9 mi away ⇄
Bickershaw 56 4.1 mi away ⇄
Hollinfare 52 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Glazebury a nice place to live?

Glazebury is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Glazebury is 53/100, 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 Glazebury?

Glazebury has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 31/100. There were 31,818 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Glazebury?

Among the top-rated schools in Glazebury are Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School and Glazebury Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Glazebury in total.

What are house prices like in Glazebury?

The current median house price in Glazebury is £419,500, around 47% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 66%.

Glazebury in context

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Postcode districts in Glazebury

WA3 63 ⇄
WN7 63 ⇄

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