Town Pop. 16,153

Living in Haslingden: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Haslingden comes out at 53/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 59/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 58/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That is the highest score of the 3 places in the BB4 postcode district. On the national picture that lands Haslingden in the top quarter of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: BB4 postcode district.

53
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
58
104.5 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 612 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 406 crimes
↑ 65% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 135 crimes
↑ 24% above national average
Other theft 102 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 94 crimes
↑ 66% above national average
other 339 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 102 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 58 crimes
  3. 3 Blackburn Road 28 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 8.1 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 10.4 µg/m³
73
Green Space 83
Parks Ample 11
Sports Pitches Ample 7
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 6
Bowling Greens Ample 5
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
59
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 13 in area · 19 within 4km
2Outstanding9Good1Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • Rawtenstall Cribden House Community Special SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, HaslingdenPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Edenfield Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Haslingden High School and Sixth FormSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Haslingden Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Haslingden St James Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Helmshore Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Hillside Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St John's Stonefold CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Veronica's Roman Catholic Primary School, HelmshorePrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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
59
A&E departmentsFairfield Hospital6.1 mi
Burnley General Hospital7.4 mi
The Royal Oldham Hospital11.8 mi
Hospital waitsEast Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs81.3%
3 GP surgeries in area 5 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,393 patients per GP
1dentist4pharmacies

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)92.8%
available across Rossendale
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 392 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
53
Employment rate57.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.6%Unemployed2.5%Retired24.4%Student4.2%Other inactive11.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.1%Skilled & technical33.1%Routine & elementary25.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.7%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership71.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
41
Council tax Rossendale · 2026-27
A £1,680
B £1,960
C £2,240
D £2,520
E £3,080
F £3,640
G £4,200
H £5,040
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
17
Accrington 4.3 mi
Church and Oswaldtwistle 4.6 mi
Entwistle 4.6 mi
J1 M66 4.9 mi
J5 M65 5.2 mi
J5 M65 5.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars Ample 11
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 8
Retail Shopping Adequate 14
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £179,250 116
Detached £404,000 21
Semi-detached £230,000 33
Terraced £152,500 49
Flat / Maisonette £108,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£120k £224k £332k £436k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Rising Bridge 47 1.9 mi away ⇄
Edenfield 47 2.1 mi away ⇄
Rawtenstall 49 2.1 mi away ⇄
Stubbins 48 2.6 mi away ⇄
Ramsbottom 52 4.0 mi away ⇄
Accrington 55 4.1 mi away ⇄
Hoddlesden 54 4.4 mi away ⇄
Oswaldtwistle 58 4.4 mi away ⇄
Edgworth 52 4.4 mi away ⇄
Church 60 4.9 mi away ⇄
Bacup 40 5.0 mi away ⇄
Chapeltown 55 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Haslingden a nice place to live?

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

Haslingden has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 58/100. There were 1,688 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Haslingden?

Among the top-rated schools in Haslingden are Rawtenstall Cribden House Community Special School and St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 13 rated schools in Haslingden in total.

What are house prices like in Haslingden?

The current median house price in Haslingden is £179,250, around 37% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £404,000, semi-detached £230,000, terraced £152,500, flat £108,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 3%. There were 116 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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