Town Pop. 1,887

Living in Hutton (South Ribble): Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Hutton (South Ribble) is 54/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 54/100 against a national town median of 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 58/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Among the 24 scored places sharing the PR4 postcode district, Hutton (South Ribble) ranks 6th. Against the wider PR4 district average of 47/100, that is 7 points above. Its healthcare score runs 19 points above the PR4 district's 35/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PR4 postcode district.

54
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
58
184.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 231 crimes
↑ 705% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 66 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 15 crimes
↑ 27% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↑ 16% above national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Police Station 205 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 15 crimes
  3. 3 Cockersand Avenue 8 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 5.7 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 9.3 µg/m³
77
Green Space 14
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
48
7 schools in area · 21 within 4km
1Outstanding5Good1Ungraded
  • All Hallows Catholic High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Howick Church Endowed Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Hutton Church of England Grammar SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • New Longton All Saints CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, LongtonPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Whitefield Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Longton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
54
A&E departmentsRoyal Preston Hospital4 mi
Southport and Formby District General Hospital10.5 mi
Blackpool Victoria Hospital11.5 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust0.9 mi
Routine referral (median)6 wks
Treated within 18 weeks94.2%
Nearest GP surgeryNew Longton Surgery0.9 mi
GP capacity2,545 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
66
Full fibre (FTTP)73.8%
available across South Ribble
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
82.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
82.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 49 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate55.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.9%Unemployed1.7%Retired33.5%Student2.9%Other inactive6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.9%Skilled & technical33.9%Routine & elementary18.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.5%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership89.2%
Among the least-deprived 8% of areas in England
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
41
Preston 2.7 mi
Lostock Hall 3.1 mi
Leyland 3.9 mi
J1A M65 3.7 mi
J1A M65 3.7 mi
J1 M65 3.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
35
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £260,000 26
Semi-detached £230,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£233k £296k £361k £424k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Little Hoole Moss Houses 53 1.4 mi away ⇄
Longton 53 1.4 mi away ⇄
Penwortham 66 1.5 mi away ⇄
New Gate 56 1.7 mi away ⇄
Midge Hall 50 2.5 mi away ⇄
Farington Moss 63 2.6 mi away ⇄
Bottom of Hutton 0 3.0 mi away ⇄
Clifton (Fylde) 35 3.2 mi away ⇄
Cottam (Preston) 47 3.6 mi away ⇄
Leyland 59 3.6 mi away ⇄
Lea Town 0 3.6 mi away ⇄
Preston (Preston) 60 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hutton (South Ribble) a nice place to live?

Hutton (South Ribble) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Hutton (South Ribble) 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 Hutton (South Ribble)?

Hutton (South Ribble) has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 58/100. There were 348 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hutton (South Ribble)?

Among the top-rated schools in Hutton (South Ribble) are All Hallows Catholic High School, Howick Church Endowed Primary School and Hutton Church of England Grammar School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 7 rated schools in Hutton (South Ribble) in total.

What are house prices like in Hutton (South Ribble)?

The current median house price in Hutton (South Ribble) is £260,000, around 9% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £230,000. There were 26 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Hutton (South Ribble)

PR4 47 ⇄

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