Town Pop. 158

Living in Heskin Green: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Heskin Green comes out at 52/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 99/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Among the 10 scored places sharing the PR7 postcode district, Heskin Green ranks 8th.

It scores 7 points below the PR7 postcode district as a whole, which averages 59/100. On broadband specifically, Heskin Green sits 34 points above the PR7 district figure of 65/100. Safety (91) and economic health (87) also clear 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PR7 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Heskin Green scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
341.8 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 31 crimes
↑ 489% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 275% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 272% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 308% above national average
Burglary 3 crimes
↑ 443% above national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Green Farm Close 13 crimes
  2. 2 Church Lane 11 crimes
  3. 3 Preston Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 6.269 · PM2.5 5.834 · PM10 9.761 µg/m³
76
Green Space 19
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
33
1 school in area · 11 within 4km
1Good
  • Heskin Pemberton's Church of England VA Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
13
A&E departmentsChildren's A&E7.7 mi
Southport and Formby District General Hospital10.9 mi
Royal Preston Hospital10.9 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)6 wks
Treated within 18 weeks94.2%
Nearest GP surgeryCoppull Medical Practice2 mi
GP capacity2,576 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)86.9%
available across Chorley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate58.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.7%Unemployed0.6%Retired32.3%Student2.5%Other inactive5.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.2%Skilled & technical39.4%Routine & elementary17.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.4%Apprenticeship7.6%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership87.4%
Among the least-deprived 30% 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
26
Euxton Balshaw Lane 2.6 mi
Appley Bridge 3.5 mi
Parbold 3.7 mi
J27 M6 2.5 mi
J27 M6 3 mi
J8 M61 4.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
35
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Heskin Green 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

Charnock Richard 45 1.3 mi away ⇄
Eccleston 52 1.3 mi away ⇄
Mossy Lea 47 1.4 mi away ⇄
Towngate 43 1.8 mi away ⇄
Coppull 57 2.0 mi away ⇄
Hunger Hill (West Lancashire) 45 2.0 mi away ⇄
Ulnes Walton 59 2.4 mi away ⇄
Mawdesley 46 2.6 mi away ⇄
Shevington Moor 51 2.7 mi away ⇄
Hill Dale 51 2.7 mi away ⇄
Appley Bridge 59 3.2 mi away ⇄
Parbold 57 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Heskin Green a nice place to live?

Heskin Green is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Heskin Green is 52/100, 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 Heskin Green?

Heskin Green is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 54 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Heskin Green?

Among the top-rated schools in Heskin Green is Heskin Pemberton's Church of England VA Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Heskin Green in total.

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Postcode districts in Heskin Green

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