Town Pop. 2,031

Living in Gregson Lane: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Gregson Lane is 53/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is schools: 40/100 against a national town median of 23/100. Gregson Lane places 4th of 6 in the PR5 postcode district.

It scores 5 points below the PR5 postcode district as a whole, which averages 58/100. On schools specifically, Gregson Lane sits 18 points below the PR5 district figure of 58/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91) and economic health (81). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PR5 postcode district.

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Gregson Lane scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
111.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 80 crimes
↑ 159% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 79 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes
↑ 24% above national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↑ 11% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
other 27 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Friths Avenue 22 crimes
  2. 2 Manby Close 17 crimes
  3. 3 Back Bourne'S Row 15 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 7.431 · PM2.5 5.886 · PM10 9.681 µg/m³
75
Green Space 52
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
40
4 schools in area · 20 within 4km
3Good1Requires Improvement
  • Brindle Gregson Lane Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Coupe Green Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, BrindlePrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Higher Walton Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
16
A&E departmentsRoyal Preston Hospital4.6 mi
Children's A&E15.2 mi
Southport and Formby District General Hospital15.8 mi
Hospital waitsEast Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs81.3%
Nearest GP surgeryClayton Brook Surgery1.5 mi
GP capacity2,810 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
75
Full fibre (FTTP)73.8%
available across South Ribble
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 47 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate54.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.9%Unemployed1.6%Retired35.6%Student2.6%Other inactive5.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.9%Skilled & technical35.9%Routine & elementary18.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.3%Apprenticeship8.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership86.6%
Among the least-deprived 21% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
49
Council tax South Ribble · 2026-27
A £1,629
B £1,900
C £2,172
D £2,443
E £2,986
F £3,529
G £4,072
H £4,886
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
37
Bamber Bridge 1.7 mi
Lostock Hall 2.8 mi
Pleasington 3.2 mi
J9 M61 0.8 mi
J2 M65 1 mi
J30 M6 1.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
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 £214,000 18
Semi-detached £214,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All Semi
£163k £190k £217k £243k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Coup Green 52 0.6 mi away ⇄
Hoghton 43 1.0 mi away ⇄
Higher Walton 58 1.1 mi away ⇄
Bamber Bridge 60 1.8 mi away ⇄
Samlesbury 0 2.2 mi away ⇄
Higher Wheelton 54 2.8 mi away ⇄
Whittle-le-Woods 67 3.4 mi away ⇄
Wheelton 57 3.4 mi away ⇄
Brinscall 50 3.7 mi away ⇄
Withnell 47 3.7 mi away ⇄
Farington Moss 63 3.9 mi away ⇄
Myerscough Smithy 38 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Gregson Lane a nice place to live?

Gregson Lane is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Gregson Lane 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 Gregson Lane?

Gregson Lane is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 226 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Gregson Lane?

Among the top-rated schools in Gregson Lane are Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School, Coupe Green Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Gregson Lane in total.

What are house prices like in Gregson Lane?

The current median house price in Gregson Lane is £214,000, around 25% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £214,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 21%.

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Postcode districts in Gregson Lane

PR5 58 ⇄
PR6 58 ⇄

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