Town Pop. 1,398

Living in Higher Walton: Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Higher Walton scores 58/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 58/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 43/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 6 places in the PR5 postcode district. No category drops below 43/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. That is 8 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: PR5 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
43
197.4 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 80 crimes
↑ 72% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 66 crimes
↑ 211% above national average
Shoplifting 53 crimes
↑ 386% above national average
Other theft 22 crimes
↑ 153% above national average
Public order 11 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
other 44 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Capitol Way 51 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 25 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 17 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 11.3 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 12.4 µg/m³
69
Green Space 49
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
59
4 schools in area · 35 within 4km
2Good2Requires Improvement
  • Coupe Green Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • The Coppice SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Higher Walton Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
  • Walton-Le-Dale High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
58
A&E departmentsRoyal Preston Hospital3.8 mi
Children's A&E15.2 mi
Southport and Formby District General Hospital15.4 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust0.6 mi
Routine referral (median)6 wks
Treated within 18 weeks94.2%
Nearest GP surgeryRoslea Surgery1 mi
GP capacity2,472 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
94
Full fibre (FTTP)73.8%
available across South Ribble
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 32 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
51
Employment rate63.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.4%Unemployed3.1%Retired21.1%Student3.4%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.6%Skilled & technical34.6%Routine & elementary26.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)20.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.1%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership75.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
49
Council tax South Ribble · 2026-27
A £1,629
B £1,900
C £2,172
D £2,443
E £2,986
F £3,529
G £4,072
H £4,886
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
60
Bamber Bridge 1.3 mi
Lostock Hall 2.2 mi
Preston 2.8 mi
J30 M6 0.4 mi
J31 M6 1.3 mi
J9 M61 1.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
52
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 7
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £171,086 22
Semi-detached £182,475 10
Terraced £132,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Terraced
£137k £152k £167k £183k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Coup Green 52 0.9 mi away ⇄
Gregson Lane 53 1.1 mi away ⇄
Bamber Bridge 60 1.4 mi away ⇄
Hoghton 43 1.8 mi away ⇄
Samlesbury 0 2.1 mi away ⇄
Preston (Preston) 60 3.0 mi away ⇄
Farington Moss 63 3.4 mi away ⇄
Penwortham 66 3.5 mi away ⇄
New Gate 56 3.7 mi away ⇄
Higher Wheelton 54 3.8 mi away ⇄
Leyland 59 4.0 mi away ⇄
Whittle-le-Woods 67 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Higher Walton a nice place to live?

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

Higher Walton has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 43/100. There were 276 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Higher Walton?

Among the top-rated schools in Higher Walton are Coupe Green Primary School and The Coppice School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Higher Walton in total.

What are house prices like in Higher Walton?

The current median house price in Higher Walton is £171,086, around 40% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £182,475, terraced £132,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 11%. There were 22 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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