Town Pop. 286

Living in Ince Blundell: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Ince Blundell is 43/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 52/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 21/100 versus a median of 60/100.

On healthcare specifically, Ince Blundell sits 10 points above the L38 district figure of 42/100. Below 30/100: lifestyle (20), schools (27) and transport (27). That puts Ince Blundell in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the L38 postcode district.

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Ince Blundell scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
70
391.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 59 crimes
↑ 520% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↑ 130% above national average
Drugs 8 crimes
↑ 748% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 312% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 223% above national average
other 21 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Lunt'S Lane 41 crimes
  2. 2 Grange Road 11 crimes
  3. 3 Marsh Lane 8 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 5.718 · PM2.5 5.604 · PM10 10.353 µg/m³
77
Green Space 14
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
27

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
52
A&E departmentsAintree University Hospital5.3 mi
Children's A&E6.8 mi
Southport and Formby District General Hospital7.6 mi
Hospital waitsMersey Care NHS Foundation Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)2 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs96.5%
Nearest GP surgeryHightown Village Surgery1.3 mi
GP capacity1,832 patients per GP
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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
21
Full fibre (FTTP)75.4%
available across Sefton
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
48.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
48.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
92.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
50
Employment rate58.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.4%Unemployed1.9%Retired26.5%Student4.2%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.4%Skilled & technical33.2%Routine & elementary18.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)19%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.8%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership85.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
30
Council tax Sefton · 2026-27
A £1,722
B £2,009
C £2,296
D £2,583
E £3,157
F £3,731
G £4,305
H £5,166
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 E
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
27
Hightown 1.2 mi
Hall Road 2.1 mi
Blundellsands & Crosby 2.6 mi
J1 M58 4.8 mi
J1 M58 5.2 mi
J6 M57 6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
20
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Ince Blundell 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

Hightown (Sefton) 47 1.3 mi away ⇄
Formby 61 2.8 mi away ⇄
Crosby (Sefton) 68 2.8 mi away ⇄
Lydiate 69 3.3 mi away ⇄
Haskayne 40 3.6 mi away ⇄
Litherland 67 3.8 mi away ⇄
Maghull 66 3.8 mi away ⇄
Bootle (Sefton) 63 4.4 mi away ⇄
Aintree 62 4.6 mi away ⇄
Aughton 60 4.6 mi away ⇄
Ormskirk 67 6.2 mi away ⇄
Kirkby 55 6.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ince Blundell a nice place to live?

Ince Blundell has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ince Blundell 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 Ince Blundell?

Ince Blundell has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 70/100. There were 112 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Ince Blundell

L38 42 ⇄

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