Town Pop. 1,933

Living in Goosnargh: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Goosnargh is 36/100, built from 9 categories. Safety falls furthest short: 35/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100. Among the 17 scored places sharing the PR3 postcode district, Goosnargh ranks 15th.

The PR3 district averages 48/100, putting Goosnargh 12 points below its own postcode area. That sits 14 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: healthcare (12), schools (22) and transport (26). For the surrounding area, see PR3 postcode district.

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Goosnargh scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
35
108.6 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 107 crimes
↑ 66% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 43 crimes
↑ 46% above national average
Public order 30 crimes
↑ 138% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
Other crime 7 crimes
↑ 80% above national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Cumeragh Lane 90 crimes
  2. 2 Bleasdale Road 26 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 18 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 5.6 · PM2.5 5.519 · PM10 9.051 µg/m³
77
Green Space 43
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Adequate 3
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
22
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
12
A&E departmentsRoyal Preston Hospital2.3 mi
Blackpool Victoria Hospital13.5 mi
Royal Lancaster Infirmary15.6 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)6 wks
Treated within 18 weeks94.2%
Nearest GP surgeryStonebridge Surgery2.5 mi
GP capacity1,219 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
67
Full fibre (FTTP)70.3%
available across Preston
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
86.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
86.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 41 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
49
Employment rate55.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.7%Unemployed1.3%Retired27.1%Student2.6%Other inactive13.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.3%Skilled & technical33%Routine & elementary21.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.1%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.3%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership81.1%
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
26
Preston 5 mi
Bamber Bridge 6.6 mi
Salwick 6.8 mi
J32 M6 1.7 mi
J32 M6 1.9 mi
J31A M6 2.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
35
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £200,000 17
Semi-detached £212,475 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£157k £235k £314k £391k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Grimsargh 48 2.0 mi away ⇄
Broughton (Preston) 51 2.2 mi away ⇄
Longridge (Ribble Valley) 47 2.6 mi away ⇄
Barton (Preston) 37 2.9 mi away ⇄
Fulwood 67 3.3 mi away ⇄
Preston (Preston) 60 3.8 mi away ⇄
Woodplumpton 52 3.9 mi away ⇄
Bilsborrow 36 4.3 mi away ⇄
Samlesbury 0 4.9 mi away ⇄
Cottam (Preston) 47 5.1 mi away ⇄
Ribchester 35 5.5 mi away ⇄
Catterall 45 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Goosnargh a nice place to live?

Goosnargh has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Goosnargh is 36/100, 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 Goosnargh?

Goosnargh has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 35/100. There were 210 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Goosnargh?

Among the top-rated schools in Goosnargh is Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Goosnargh in total.

What are house prices like in Goosnargh?

The current median house price in Goosnargh is £200,000, around 30% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £212,475. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 7%.

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Postcode districts in Goosnargh

PR3 48 ⇄

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