Town Pop. 43,553

Living in Lytham St Anne's: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Lytham St Anne's comes out at 51/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 60/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Safety falls furthest short: 49/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Broadband (81) sits at 80/100 or above. On the national picture that lands Lytham St Anne's in the top quarter of all the places we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the FY8 postcode district.

51
OUT OF 100
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
49
89.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 1,279 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 1,264 crimes
↑ 91% above national average
Shoplifting 281 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 228 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
Other theft 203 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
other 642 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 262 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 160 crimes
  3. 3 Don Street 141 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 4.9 · PM2.5 5.1 · PM10 7.8 µg/m³
80
Green Space 22
Parks Ample 27
Sports Pitches Ample 21
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses Ample 6
Tennis Courts Ample 22
Bowling Greens Ample 15
Playgrounds Ample 31

Services

Schools
43
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 12 in area
3Outstanding7Good2Ungraded
  • Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • Lytham Hall Park Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Outstanding
  • Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Ansdell Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Clifton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Lytham Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Lytham St Annes High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Lytham St Annes Mayfield Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Bede's Catholic High School, LythamSecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • St Peter's Catholic Primary School, LythamPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
60
A&E departmentsBlackpool Victoria Hospital3.5 mi
Southport and Formby District General Hospital7 mi
Royal Preston Hospital9.9 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)6 wks
Treated within 18 weeks94.2%
5 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity4,212 patients per GP
11dentists11pharmacies

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
81
Full fibre (FTTP)91.5%
available across Fylde
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 1,077 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
54
Employment rate47.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed47.4%Unemployed2.5%Retired37.3%Student3%Other inactive9.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.6%Skilled & technical33.6%Routine & elementary21.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.8%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership69.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
22
Ansdell and Fairhaven 0.7 mi
St Annes-on-the-Sea 1.2 mi
Lytham 1.7 mi
J4 M55 3 mi
J4 M55 3.2 mi
J3 M55 5.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
54
Pubs & Bars Ample 30
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 82
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 29
Retail Shopping Ample 116
Takeaways Ample 46
Fitness Ample 8

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £255,000 414
Detached £380,000 113
Semi-detached £267,475 116
Terraced £220,000 69
Flat / Maisonette £148,250 116
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£116k £211k £309k £404k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Wrea Green 48 4.0 mi away ⇄
Warton (Fylde) 40 4.5 mi away ⇄
Blackpool 50 4.6 mi away ⇄
Ribby 0 4.7 mi away ⇄
Staining 48 4.7 mi away ⇄
Weeton 34 5.4 mi away ⇄
Kirkham 49 5.4 mi away ⇄
Freckleton 44 5.5 mi away ⇄
Wesham 54 5.5 mi away ⇄
Banks 47 6.0 mi away ⇄
Hundred End 0 6.5 mi away ⇄
Poulton-le-Fylde 53 6.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lytham St Anne's a nice place to live?

Lytham St Anne's is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Lytham St Anne's is 51/100, 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 Lytham St Anne's?

Lytham St Anne's has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 49/100. There were 3,897 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Lytham St Anne's?

Among the top-rated schools in Lytham St Anne's are Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Lytham Hall Park Primary School and Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 12 rated schools in Lytham St Anne's in total.

What are house prices like in Lytham St Anne's?

The current median house price in Lytham St Anne's is £255,000, around 11% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £380,000, semi-detached £267,475, terraced £220,000, flat £148,250. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 18%. There were 414 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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