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Living in Grindleton: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Grindleton is 50/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Grindleton places 7th of 11 in the BB7 postcode district.

Grindleton is a place of extremes: 99/100 for broadband against 7/100 for healthcare, a 92-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. Against the wider BB7 district average of 55/100, that is 5 points below. On broadband specifically, Grindleton sits 50 points above the BB7 district figure of 49/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: BB7 postcode district.

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Grindleton scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
99 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 20 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 208% above national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
↑ 44% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sawley Road 15 crimes
  2. 2 Meadowside 8 crimes
  3. 3 Browgate 6 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 3.75 · PM2.5 5.295 · PM10 7.869 µg/m³
80
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
28
2 schools in area · 7 within 4km
2Good
  • Bowland HighSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Grindleton Church of England Voluntary Aided 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
7
A&E departmentsBurnley General Hospital8.5 mi
Royal Preston Hospital15.8 mi
Airedale General Hospital16.2 mi
Hospital waitsManchester University NHS Foundation Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.5%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Castle Medical Group2.5 mi
GP capacity1,382 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)84.6%
available across Ribble Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 25 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
90
Employment rate55.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.4%Unemployed1.2%Retired33%Student3.6%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.6%Skilled & technical34.9%Routine & elementary12.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.3%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership80.9%
Among the least-deprived 22% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
54
Council tax Ribble Valley · 2026-27
A £1,591
B £1,857
C £2,122
D £2,387
E £2,917
F £3,448
G £3,978
H £4,774
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
19
Clitheroe 2.5 mi
Whalley 5.9 mi
Langho 7.8 mi
J13 M65 7.5 mi
J12 M65 7.5 mi
J13 M65 7.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Grindleton in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Chatburn 56 1.2 mi away ⇄
West Bradford 51 1.2 mi away ⇄
Waddington (Ribble Valley) 51 2.2 mi away ⇄
Clitheroe 63 2.5 mi away ⇄
Gisburn 35 4.7 mi away ⇄
Barrow (Ribble Valley) 53 4.9 mi away ⇄
Sabden 48 5.3 mi away ⇄
Whalley 49 5.8 mi away ⇄
Hurst Green (Ribble Valley) 37 6.2 mi away ⇄
Higham (Pendle) 54 6.4 mi away ⇄
Billington (Ribble Valley) 52 6.6 mi away ⇄
Fence 58 6.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Grindleton a nice place to live?

Grindleton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Grindleton is 50/100, 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 Grindleton?

Grindleton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 57 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Grindleton?

Among the top-rated schools in Grindleton are Bowland High and Grindleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Grindleton in total.

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Postcode districts in Grindleton

BB7 55 ⇄

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