Town Pop. 2,478

Living in Grimsargh: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Grimsargh is 48/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Grimsargh most outperforms the national norm: 84/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 5 places in the PR2 postcode district.

It scores 13 points below the PR2 postcode district as a whole, which averages 61/100. Economic health (83) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: lifestyle (20), schools (21), healthcare (28) and transport (28). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PR2 postcode district.

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Grimsargh scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
79
66.2 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 68 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 51 crimes
↑ 36% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↓ 42% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↓ 59% below national average
Public order 7 crimes
↓ 57% below national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Elston Lane 30 crimes
  2. 2 Wood Top Avenue 16 crimes
  3. 3 Grimsargh Manor 15 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 6.4 · PM2.5 5.7 · PM10 8.9 µg/m³
77
Green Space 18
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
21
2 schools in area · 17 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, LongridgePrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
28
A&E departmentsRoyal Preston Hospital2.5 mi
Blackpool Victoria Hospital15 mi
Burnley General Hospital15.8 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)6 wks
Treated within 18 weeks94.2%
Nearest GP surgeryStonebridge Surgery1.9 mi
GP capacity1,145 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
84
Full fibre (FTTP)70.3%
available across Preston
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 67 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate62.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.4%Unemployed1.4%Retired26.1%Student3.7%Other inactive6.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.7%Skilled & technical35.7%Routine & elementary16.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)18.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.9%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership85.2%
Among the least-deprived 14% of areas in England
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 C
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
28
Preston 4.6 mi
Bamber Bridge 5.5 mi
Lostock Hall 6 mi
J31A M6 1.5 mi
J32 M6 2.2 mi
J31 M6 2.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
20
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £265,000 27
Detached £425,000 14
Semi-detached £230,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£197k £276k £357k £436k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Goosnargh 36 2.0 mi away ⇄
Longridge (Ribble Valley) 47 2.1 mi away ⇄
Samlesbury 0 3.1 mi away ⇄
Broughton (Preston) 51 3.4 mi away ⇄
Preston (Preston) 60 3.5 mi away ⇄
Myerscough Smithy 38 3.7 mi away ⇄
Fulwood 67 3.7 mi away ⇄
Ribchester 35 4.0 mi away ⇄
Osbaldeston 44 4.1 mi away ⇄
Higher Walton 58 4.3 mi away ⇄
Coup Green 52 4.3 mi away ⇄
Barton (Preston) 37 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Grimsargh a nice place to live?

Grimsargh has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Grimsargh is 48/100, 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 Grimsargh?

Grimsargh is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 79/100. There were 164 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Grimsargh?

Among the top-rated schools in Grimsargh is Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Grimsargh in total.

What are house prices like in Grimsargh?

The current median house price in Grimsargh is £265,000, around 7% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £425,000, semi-detached £230,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 13%. There were 27 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Grimsargh

PR2 61 ⇄

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