Town Pop. 2,499

Living in Hambleton (Wyre): Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Hambleton (Wyre) is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Hambleton (Wyre) most outperforms the national norm: 85/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is transport: 6/100 versus a median of 21/100.

Hambleton (Wyre) places 6th of 8 in the FY6 postcode district. It scores 11 points below the FY6 postcode district as a whole, which averages 53/100. That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see FY6 postcode district.

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Hambleton (Wyre) scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
86
60.4 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 52 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 51 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Shoplifting 9 crimes
↓ 54% below national average
other 18 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Shard Lane 27 crimes
  2. 2 Church Lane 23 crimes
  3. 3 Stoney Lane 10 crimes

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

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 4.6 · PM2.5 5.1 · PM10 8.4 µg/m³
80
Green Space 57
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
12
1 school in area · 15 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Hambleton Primary AcademyPrimary · 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
8
A&E departmentsBlackpool Victoria Hospital4.1 mi
Royal Preston Hospital11.3 mi
Royal Lancaster Infirmary12.6 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%
Nearest GP surgeryBeechwood Surgery2.4 mi
GP capacity2,326 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
85
Full fibre (FTTP)90.9%
available across Wyre
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 67 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
54
Employment rate47.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed47.8%Unemployed1.9%Retired39.7%Student3%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.3%Skilled & technical38.7%Routine & elementary23.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.7%Apprenticeship8.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership81.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
6
Poulton-le-Fylde 2.4 mi
Layton 4.2 mi
Blackpool North 5.3 mi
J3 M55 5.3 mi
J3 M55 5.7 mi
J4 M55 5.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
19
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £230,000 20
Detached £288,975 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£161k £232k £306k £377k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Sower Carr 39 0.7 mi away ⇄
Stalmine 43 1.5 mi away ⇄
Little Singleton 40 2.0 mi away ⇄
Thornton (Wyre) 56 2.1 mi away ⇄
Poulton-le-Fylde 53 2.5 mi away ⇄
Carleton 54 2.7 mi away ⇄
Cleveleys 52 3.3 mi away ⇄
Preesall and Knott End-on-Sea 50 3.4 mi away ⇄
Great Eccleston 46 3.6 mi away ⇄
Fleetwood 45 3.9 mi away ⇄
Weeton 34 4.0 mi away ⇄
Elswick 44 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hambleton (Wyre) a nice place to live?

Hambleton (Wyre) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hambleton (Wyre) is 42/100, 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 Hambleton (Wyre)?

Hambleton (Wyre) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 86/100. There were 151 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Hambleton (Wyre)?

The current median house price in Hambleton (Wyre) is £230,000, around 19% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £288,975. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 13%. There were 20 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Hambleton (Wyre) in context

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Postcode districts in Hambleton (Wyre)

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