Town Pop. 8,887

Living in Kirkham: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Kirkham comes out at 49/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where Kirkham most outperforms the national norm: 50/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 51/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Among the 24 scored places sharing the PR4 postcode district, Kirkham ranks 13th. Its healthcare score runs 15 points above the PR4 district's 35/100. Broadband (83) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PR4 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
51
105.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 344 crimes
↑ 16% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 291 crimes
↑ 115% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 100 crimes
↑ 66% above national average
Other crime 49 crimes
↑ 175% above national average
Other theft 39 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
other 117 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Langton Road 63 crimes
  2. 2 Prison 37 crimes
  3. 3 B5192 32 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 6.4 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 9.5 µg/m³
77
Green Space 12
Parks Ample 11
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
52
8 schools in area · 14 within 4km
2Outstanding4Good2Requires Improvement
  • Kirkham Pear Tree SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • The Willows Catholic Primary School, KirkhamPrimary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Kirkham and Wesham Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-WeshamPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Strike Lane Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Carr Hill High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement
  • Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
50
A&E departmentsBlackpool Victoria Hospital4.9 mi
Royal Preston Hospital6 mi
Southport and Formby District General Hospital10.2 mi
Hospital waitsBlackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs82.5%
2 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,089 patients per GP
3dentists4pharmacies

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
83
Full fibre (FTTP)91.5%
available across Fylde
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 209 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
56
Employment rate53.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.8%Unemployed2.4%Retired27.8%Student3.7%Other inactive12.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.9%Skilled & technical34.8%Routine & elementary28.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.4%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership71.9%
Among the least-deprived 39% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
45
Council tax Fylde · 2026-27
A £1,656
B £1,932
C £2,208
D £2,484
E £3,036
F £3,588
G £4,140
H £4,968
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
21
Kirkham and Wesham 0.5 mi
Salwick 2.5 mi
Moss Side 2.9 mi
J3 M55 1.8 mi
J3 M55 2 mi
J4 M55 4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
40
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 6
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Ample 54
Takeaways Ample 12
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £202,500 66
Detached £287,000 19
Semi-detached £210,000 23
Terraced £142,000 21
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£124k £205k £289k £370k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Ribby 0 0.7 mi away ⇄
Wesham 54 0.9 mi away ⇄
Wrea Green 48 1.5 mi away ⇄
Newton-with-Scales 42 1.7 mi away ⇄
Freckleton 44 1.9 mi away ⇄
Warton (Fylde) 40 2.3 mi away ⇄
Clifton (Fylde) 35 2.8 mi away ⇄
Lea Town 0 2.8 mi away ⇄
Bottom of Hutton 0 3.0 mi away ⇄
Weeton 34 3.7 mi away ⇄
Elswick 44 4.0 mi away ⇄
Cottam (Preston) 47 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kirkham a nice place to live?

Kirkham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Kirkham is 49/100, 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 Kirkham?

Kirkham has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 51/100. There were 940 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kirkham?

Among the top-rated schools in Kirkham are Kirkham Pear Tree School and The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 8 rated schools in Kirkham in total.

What are house prices like in Kirkham?

The current median house price in Kirkham is £202,500, around 29% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £287,000, semi-detached £210,000, terraced £142,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 5%. There were 66 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Kirkham in context

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Postcode districts in Kirkham

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