Town Pop. 502

Living in Higher Wheelton: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Higher Wheelton is 54/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 92/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. That makes it the 7th highest-scoring of the 10 places in the PR6 postcode district.

On broadband specifically, Higher Wheelton sits 36 points above the PR6 district figure of 56/100. Safety (94) and economic health (90) sit at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: healthcare (16) and transport (23). For the surrounding area, see PR6 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Higher Wheelton scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
77.7 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 16 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 57% above national average
Other theft 3 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Drugs 2 crimes
↑ 21% above national average
Public order 2 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bridge Street 7 crimes
  2. 2 Meadow Street 6 crimes
  3. 3 Fishwick Lane 4 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 6.695 · PM2.5 5.927 · PM10 9.212 µg/m³
76
Green Space 53
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
32
1 school in area · 11 within 4km
1Good
  • Withnell Fold 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
16
A&E departmentsRoyal Preston Hospital7.8 mi
Children's A&E14.3 mi
Fairfield Hospital14.8 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)6 wks
Treated within 18 weeks94.2%
Nearest GP surgeryWithnell Health Centre1.4 mi
GP capacity1,944 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
92
Full fibre (FTTP)86.9%
available across Chorley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
90
Employment rate62.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.8%Unemployed2%Retired28%Student3%Other inactive4.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.1%Skilled & technical32.6%Routine & elementary14.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)46.6%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership86.3%
Among the least-deprived 24% 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
23
Pleasington 3 mi
Buckshaw Parkway 3.3 mi
Chorley 3.4 mi
J3 M65 1.5 mi
J3 M65 1.9 mi
J2 M65 1.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
39
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Higher Wheelton 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

Brinscall 50 0.9 mi away ⇄
Withnell 47 1.2 mi away ⇄
Wheelton 57 1.3 mi away ⇄
Whittle-le-Woods 67 2.1 mi away ⇄
Hoghton 43 2.8 mi away ⇄
Gregson Lane 53 2.8 mi away ⇄
Coup Green 52 3.4 mi away ⇄
Chorley 62 3.6 mi away ⇄
Bamber Bridge 60 3.6 mi away ⇄
Euxton 67 3.7 mi away ⇄
Higher Walton 58 3.8 mi away ⇄
Samlesbury 0 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Higher Wheelton a nice place to live?

Higher Wheelton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Higher Wheelton is 54/100, 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 Wheelton?

Higher Wheelton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 39 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Higher Wheelton?

Among the top-rated schools in Higher Wheelton is Withnell Fold Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Higher Wheelton in total.

Higher Wheelton in context

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Postcode districts in Higher Wheelton

PR6 58 ⇄

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