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Living in Great Eccleston: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Great Eccleston is 46/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Great Eccleston most outperforms the national norm: 92/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is transport: 3/100 versus a median of 21/100.

Great Eccleston places 8th of 17 in the PR3 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Great Eccleston sits 45 points above the PR3 district figure of 47/100. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see PR3 postcode district.

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Great Eccleston scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
134.3 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 108 crimes
↑ 86% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 51 crimes
↑ 93% above national average
Other theft 17 crimes
↑ 58% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
Vehicle crime 14 crimes
↑ 67% above national average
other 28 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Crook Gate Lane 12 crimes
  2. 2 Pinfold Lane 11 crimes
  3. 3 Roseacre Drive 10 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 4.578 · PM2.5 5.137 · PM10 8.661 µg/m³
79
Green Space 12
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
22
2 schools in area · 4 within 4km
2Good
  • Great Eccleston Copp CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great EcclestonPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
26
A&E departmentsBlackpool Victoria Hospital5.6 mi
Royal Preston Hospital7.7 mi
Royal Lancaster Infirmary12.9 mi
Hospital waitsBlackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs82.5%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,423 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
92
Full fibre (FTTP)90.9%
available across Wyre
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 65 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
68
Employment rate58.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.5%Unemployed1.8%Retired29.7%Student2.5%Other inactive7.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.3%Skilled & technical36.5%Routine & elementary18.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.5%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership82.3%
Among the least-deprived 33% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
48
Council tax Wyre · 2026-27
A £1,641
B £1,914
C £2,188
D £2,461
E £3,008
F £3,555
G £4,102
H £4,922
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
3
Kirkham and Wesham 4.7 mi
Poulton-le-Fylde 4.7 mi
Salwick 5.6 mi
J3 M55 3.4 mi
J3 M55 3.4 mi
J2 M55 5.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping None
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 £364,000 20
Detached £368,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£267k £327k £389k £448k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Elswick 44 1.2 mi away ⇄
St Michael's on Wyre 43 2.3 mi away ⇄
Inskip 46 2.6 mi away ⇄
Little Singleton 40 3.1 mi away ⇄
Hambleton (Wyre) 42 3.6 mi away ⇄
Weeton 34 3.6 mi away ⇄
Sower Carr 39 3.8 mi away ⇄
Wesham 54 4.3 mi away ⇄
Stalmine 43 4.4 mi away ⇄
Poulton-le-Fylde 53 4.6 mi away ⇄
Catterall 45 4.7 mi away ⇄
Bilsborrow 36 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Eccleston a nice place to live?

Great Eccleston has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Great Eccleston is 46/100, 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 Great Eccleston?

Great Eccleston is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 234 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Great Eccleston?

Among the top-rated schools in Great Eccleston are Great Eccleston Copp CofE Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Great Eccleston in total.

What are house prices like in Great Eccleston?

The current median house price in Great Eccleston is £364,000, around 28% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £368,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 17%. There were 20 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Great Eccleston

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