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Living in Huncoat: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Huncoat is 46/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 57/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 16/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Of the 8 places sharing the BB5 postcode district, Huncoat scores lowest. It scores 9 points below the BB5 postcode district as a whole, which averages 55/100. On transport specifically, Huncoat sits 10 points below the BB5 district figure of 67/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BB5 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Huncoat scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
54
233.3 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 98 crimes
↑ 401% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 92 crimes
↑ 115% above national average
Vehicle crime 28 crimes
↑ 354% above national average
Other theft 23 crimes
↑ 189% above national average
Burglary 19 crimes
↑ 323% above national average
other 40 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Marshall Avenue 23 crimes
  2. 2 Whinney Hill Road 21 crimes
  3. 3 Daisy Hill Court 19 crimes

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

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 7.662 · PM2.5 6.405 · PM10 10.051 µg/m³
73
Green Space 81
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
44
1 school in area · 30 within 4km
1Good
  • Accrington Huncoat 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
35
A&E departmentsBurnley General Hospital5.1 mi
Fairfield Hospital12.2 mi
Royal Preston Hospital14.5 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust1.2 mi
Routine referral (median)6 wks
Treated within 18 weeks94.2%
Nearest GP surgeryKing Street Medical Centre1.6 mi
GP capacity2,109 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
16
Full fibre (FTTP)94.1%
available across Hyndburn
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
61.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
61.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 30 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
57
Employment rate67.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed67.5%Unemployed2.4%Retired18.1%Student4.5%Other inactive7.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.6%Skilled & technical36.2%Routine & elementary25.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)21.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)30%Apprenticeship7.6%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership80.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
47
Council tax Hyndburn · 2026-27
A £1,644
B £1,918
C £2,192
D £2,466
E £3,014
F £3,562
G £4,110
H £4,932
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
57
Huncoat 0.1 mi
Hapton 1.3 mi
Accrington 1.7 mi
J8 M65 0.7 mi
J8 M65 1.1 mi
J7 M65 1.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
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 Huncoat 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

Altham 47 1.2 mi away ⇄
Accrington 55 1.5 mi away ⇄
Clayton-le-Moors 55 1.6 mi away ⇄
Hapton 49 1.6 mi away ⇄
Simonstone 46 1.8 mi away ⇄
Church 60 1.9 mi away ⇄
Padiham 50 2.3 mi away ⇄
Read 51 2.6 mi away ⇄
Great Harwood 54 2.6 mi away ⇄
Oswaldtwistle 58 3.0 mi away ⇄
Rishton 60 3.0 mi away ⇄
Rising Bridge 47 3.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Huncoat a nice place to live?

Huncoat has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Huncoat is 46/100, 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 Huncoat?

Huncoat has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 54/100. There were 300 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Huncoat?

Among the top-rated schools in Huncoat is Accrington Huncoat Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Huncoat in total.

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Postcode districts in Huncoat

BB5 55 ⇄

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