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Living in Heath Charnock: Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Heath Charnock comes out at 58/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is schools: 64/100 against a national town median of 23/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 24/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Heath Charnock places 5th of 10 in the PR7 postcode district. That sits 8 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see PR7 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Heath Charnock scores 58 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
70
602.5 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 103 crimes
↑ 547% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 80 crimes
↑ 1001% above national average
Vehicle crime 21 crimes
↑ 815% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 20 crimes
↑ 515% above national average
Public order 18 crimes
↑ 480% above national average
other 46 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 24 crimes
  2. 2 Sheep House Lane 24 crimes
  3. 3 Springwood Drive 16 crimes

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

Environment
70
Air Quality NO₂ 8.4 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 10.1 µg/m³
73
Green Space 63
Parks Ample 16
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
64
3 schools in area · 32 within 4km
1Outstanding2Good
  • St George's Church of England Primary School, ChorleyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Albany AcademySecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Holy Cross Catholic High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
52
A&E departmentsRoyal Preston Hospital11.2 mi
Children's A&E11.3 mi
Southport and Formby District General Hospital14.7 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)6 wks
Treated within 18 weeks94.2%
Nearest GP surgeryAdlington Medical Centre1.3 mi
GP capacity2,229 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
24
Full fibre (FTTP)86.9%
available across Chorley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
66.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
66.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
85.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate59.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.1%Unemployed1.9%Retired28.8%Student3.1%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.4%Skilled & technical33%Routine & elementary17.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.2%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership85.3%
Among the least-deprived 19% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
51
Council tax Chorley · 2026-27
A £1,620
B £1,890
C £2,160
D £2,430
E £2,970
F £3,510
G £4,050
H £4,860
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
51
Adlington 1.4 mi
Chorley 1.5 mi
Euxton Balshaw Lane 3 mi
J8 M61 2.3 mi
J8 M61 2.9 mi
J27 M6 4.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
58
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Heath Charnock 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

Adlington (Chorley) 58 1.2 mi away ⇄
Chorley 62 1.6 mi away ⇄
Coppull 57 2.1 mi away ⇄
Charnock Richard 45 2.6 mi away ⇄
Blackrod 51 3.3 mi away ⇄
Worthington 50 3.3 mi away ⇄
Euxton 67 3.5 mi away ⇄
Wheelton 57 3.6 mi away ⇄
Standish 54 3.6 mi away ⇄
Whittle-le-Woods 67 3.7 mi away ⇄
Heskin Green 52 3.8 mi away ⇄
Shevington Moor 51 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Heath Charnock a nice place to live?

Heath Charnock is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Heath Charnock is 58/100, 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 Heath Charnock?

Heath Charnock has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 70/100. There were 288 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Heath Charnock?

Among the top-rated schools in Heath Charnock are St George's Church of England Primary School, Chorley, Albany Academy and Holy Cross Catholic High School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Heath Charnock in total.

Heath Charnock in context

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Postcode districts in Heath Charnock

PR7 59 ⇄

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