Town Pop. 664

Living in Inskip: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Inskip is 46/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is transport: 3/100 versus a median of 21/100.

Inskip places 17th of 24 in the PR4 postcode district. Inskip is a place of extremes: 99/100 for broadband against 3/100 for transport, a 96-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On broadband specifically, Inskip sits 53 points above the PR4 district figure of 46/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PR4 postcode district.

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Inskip scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
251.5 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 76 crimes
↑ 244% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 41 crimes
↑ 306% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 216% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 144% above national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↑ 119% above national average
other 19 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Crook Gate Lane 12 crimes
  2. 2 Pinfold Lane 11 crimes
  3. 3 Admarsh Drive 9 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4.647 · PM2.5 5.349 · PM10 8.871 µg/m³
79
Green Space 6
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
20
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Inskip St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided 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
28
A&E departmentsRoyal Preston Hospital5.2 mi
Blackpool Victoria Hospital7.6 mi
Royal Lancaster Infirmary14.2 mi
Hospital waitsBlackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs82.5%
Nearest GP surgeryGreat Eccleston Health Centre2.4 mi
GP capacity2,423 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)90.9%
available across Wyre
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 24 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
68
Employment rate59.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.5%Unemployed1.9%Retired28.2%Student2.6%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.5%Skilled & technical37.4%Routine & elementary18.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.9%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership80.7%
Among the least-deprived 34% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
48
Council tax Wyre · 2026-27
A £1,641
B £1,914
C £2,188
D £2,461
E £3,008
F £3,555
G £4,102
H £4,922
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 C
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
3
Salwick 3.6 mi
Kirkham and Wesham 4.2 mi
Moss Side 7 mi
J2 M55 2.7 mi
J3 M55 3.2 mi
J2 M55 3.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
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 Inskip 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

St Michael's on Wyre 43 2.1 mi away ⇄
Elswick 44 2.4 mi away ⇄
Great Eccleston 46 2.6 mi away ⇄
Bilsborrow 36 2.9 mi away ⇄
Woodplumpton 52 3.1 mi away ⇄
Barton (Preston) 37 3.4 mi away ⇄
Catterall 45 3.7 mi away ⇄
Wesham 54 4.0 mi away ⇄
Cottam (Preston) 47 4.0 mi away ⇄
Lea Town 0 4.0 mi away ⇄
Newton-with-Scales 42 4.4 mi away ⇄
Bowgreave 48 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Inskip a nice place to live?

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

Inskip is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 167 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Inskip?

Among the top-rated schools in Inskip is Inskip St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Inskip in total.

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Postcode districts in Inskip

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