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Living in Holmeswood: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Holmeswood is 47/100, built from 9 categories. That makes it the 8th highest-scoring of the 12 places in the L40 postcode district. The L40 district averages 56/100, putting Holmeswood 9 points below its own postcode area.

Its transport score runs 10 points below the L40 district's 43/100. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. Healthcare (10), schools (22) and lifestyle (28) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see L40 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Holmeswood scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
411.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 30 crimes
↑ 868% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 22 crimes
↑ 224% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 690% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 1020% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 332% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Wheatsheaf Mews 18 crimes
  2. 2 Station Road 15 crimes
  3. 3 Sandy Lane 8 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 4.4 · PM2.5 5.4 · PM10 10.1 µg/m³
78
Green Space 13
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
22
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Holmeswood Methodist SchoolPrimary · 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
10
A&E departmentsSouthport and Formby District General Hospital4.4 mi
Children's A&E5.3 mi
Royal Preston Hospital11.7 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust2.7 mi
Routine referral (median)6 wks
Treated within 18 weeks94.2%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Tarleton Group Practice2.7 mi
GP capacity3,901 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
71
Full fibre (FTTP)81%
available across West Lancashire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate52.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.1%Unemployed1.6%Retired33.5%Student3.8%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.6%Skilled & technical33.8%Routine & elementary20.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)40%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership85.7%
Among the least-deprived 29% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
48
Council tax West Lancashire · 2026-27
A £1,637
B £1,910
C £2,183
D £2,456
E £3,002
F £3,548
G £4,093
H £4,912
Energy Merseyside & North Wales 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
33
New Lane 2.3 mi
Rufford 2.4 mi
Bescar Lane 2.6 mi
J3 M58 7.6 mi
J4 M58 7.6 mi
J3 M58 7.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars None
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 Holmeswood 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

Mere Brow 37 1.8 mi away ⇄
Rufford (West Lancashire) 49 1.9 mi away ⇄
Tarleton and Hesketh Bank 49 3.1 mi away ⇄
Burscough 58 3.2 mi away ⇄
Banks 47 3.3 mi away ⇄
Bescar 40 3.3 mi away ⇄
Hundred End 0 3.3 mi away ⇄
Drummersdale 0 3.4 mi away ⇄
Bretherton 56 3.6 mi away ⇄
Croston 50 3.8 mi away ⇄
Mawdesley 46 4.0 mi away ⇄
Scarisbrick 42 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Holmeswood a nice place to live?

Holmeswood has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Holmeswood is 47/100, 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 Holmeswood?

Holmeswood is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 84 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Holmeswood?

Among the top-rated schools in Holmeswood is Holmeswood Methodist School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Holmeswood in total.

Holmeswood in context

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Postcode districts in Holmeswood

L40 56 ⇄

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