Town Pop. 838

Living in Mere Brow: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Mere Brow comes out at 37/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 15/100 against a town median of 60/100. Among the 24 scored places sharing the PR4 postcode district, Mere Brow ranks 22nd.

Against the wider PR4 district average of 47/100, that is 10 points below. On schools specifically, Mere Brow sits 11 points below the PR4 district figure of 40/100. That sits 13 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: PR4 postcode district.

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Mere Brow scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
78
181.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 58 crimes
↑ 108% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 44 crimes
↑ 245% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 110% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 106% above national average
other 25 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sugar Stubbs Lane 18 crimes
  2. 2 Marsh Road 11 crimes
  3. 3 Skylark Close 10 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 4.438 · PM2.5 5.377 · PM10 10.173 µg/m³
78
Green Space 10
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
29
2 schools in area · 5 within 4km
2Good
  • Banks St Stephen's CofE SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Tarleton Mere Brow Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsSouthport and Formby District General Hospital3.6 mi
Children's A&E6.5 mi
Royal Preston Hospital11.1 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust2.7 mi
Routine referral (median)6 wks
Treated within 18 weeks94.2%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Tarleton Group Practice2.7 mi
GP capacity1,868 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
15
Full fibre (FTTP)81%
available across West Lancashire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
55%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
55%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
88.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
41
Employment rate55.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.3%Unemployed2.1%Retired30.1%Student2.7%Other inactive9.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.1%Skilled & technical38.7%Routine & elementary29.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.9%Apprenticeship7.7%Other (incl. vocational)3.8%
Home ownership78.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
48
Council tax West Lancashire · 2026-27
A £1,637
B £1,910
C £2,183
D £2,456
E £3,002
F £3,548
G £4,093
H £4,912
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
27
Bescar Lane 2.9 mi
Meols Cop 3.6 mi
New Lane 3.8 mi
J28 M6 9.1 mi
J28 M6 9.1 mi
J3 M58 9.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
22
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Mere Brow 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

Banks 47 1.4 mi away ⇄
Holmeswood 47 1.8 mi away ⇄
Hundred End 0 2.1 mi away ⇄
Tarleton and Hesketh Bank 49 2.7 mi away ⇄
Rufford (West Lancashire) 49 3.7 mi away ⇄
Bescar 40 3.7 mi away ⇄
Drummersdale 0 4.1 mi away ⇄
Scarisbrick 42 4.1 mi away ⇄
Bretherton 56 4.1 mi away ⇄
Southport 61 4.8 mi away ⇄
Burscough 58 4.8 mi away ⇄
Croston 50 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Mere Brow a nice place to live?

Mere Brow has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Mere Brow is 37/100, 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 Mere Brow?

Mere Brow is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 78/100. There were 152 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Mere Brow?

Among the top-rated schools in Mere Brow are Banks St Stephen's CofE School and Tarleton Mere Brow Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Mere Brow in total.

Mere Brow in context

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Postcode districts in Mere Brow

PR4 47 ⇄
PR9 61 ⇄

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