Town Pop. 220

Living in Hoghton: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Hoghton is 43/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 92/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 9/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That places it last of the 6 scored places in the PR5 postcode district. It scores 15 points below the PR5 postcode district as a whole, which averages 58/100. Its economic health score runs 37 points above the PR5 district's 55/100. For the surrounding area, see PR5 postcode district.

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Hoghton scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
450 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 39 crimes
↑ 1066% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 30 crimes
↑ 310% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 413% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 368% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 249% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Back Bourne'S Row 15 crimes
  2. 2 Hoghton Lane 7 crimes
  3. 3 Chapel Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
70
Air Quality NO₂ 6.849 · PM2.5 5.877 · PM10 9.577 µg/m³
75
Green Space 58
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
28
1 school in area · 10 within 4km
1Good
  • Coupe Green Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
10
A&E departmentsRoyal Preston Hospital5.4 mi
Burnley General Hospital15.6 mi
Children's A&E16.1 mi
Hospital waitsEast Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust1.9 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs81.3%
Nearest GP surgeryClayton Brook Surgery2.4 mi
GP capacity1,369 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)86.9%
available across Chorley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
3.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
3.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
92
Employment rate58.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.5%Unemployed1.3%Retired31.2%Student3.2%Other inactive5.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.8%Skilled & technical34.1%Routine & elementary15.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.7%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership83.8%
Among the least-deprived 29% 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
22
Pleasington 2.2 mi
Bamber Bridge 2.7 mi
Cherry Tree 3.3 mi
J2 M65 1.6 mi
J9 M61 1.7 mi
J3 M65 1.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Hoghton 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

Coup Green 52 1.0 mi away ⇄
Gregson Lane 53 1.0 mi away ⇄
Samlesbury 0 1.7 mi away ⇄
Higher Walton 58 1.8 mi away ⇄
Higher Wheelton 54 2.8 mi away ⇄
Bamber Bridge 60 2.8 mi away ⇄
Myerscough Smithy 38 3.1 mi away ⇄
Withnell 47 3.4 mi away ⇄
Brinscall 50 3.5 mi away ⇄
Wheelton 57 3.7 mi away ⇄
Osbaldeston 44 4.0 mi away ⇄
Whittle-le-Woods 67 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hoghton a nice place to live?

Hoghton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hoghton is 43/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Hoghton?

Hoghton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 99 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hoghton?

Among the top-rated schools in Hoghton is Coupe Green Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Hoghton in total.

Hoghton in context

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Postcode districts in Hoghton

PR5 58 ⇄

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