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Living in Midge Hall: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Midge Hall scores 50/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 49/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 54/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Midge Hall places 4th of 7 in the PR26 postcode district. Also scoring 80 or better: broadband (82). That puts Midge Hall in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: PR26 postcode district.

50
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Midge Hall scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
54
289.3 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 119 crimes
↑ 260% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 78 crimes
↑ 417% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 21 crimes
↑ 212% above national average
Other theft 17 crimes
↑ 176% above national average
Public order 15 crimes
↑ 132% above national average
other 37 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Longmeanygate 80 crimes
  2. 2 Robin Hey 21 crimes
  3. 3 Barn Croft 18 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 6.4 · PM2.5 5.8 · PM10 9.5 µg/m³
76
Green Space 42
Parks Ample 13
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
42
2 schools in area · 23 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Leyland St James Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Moss Side Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

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

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

Healthcare
21
A&E departmentsRoyal Preston Hospital5.8 mi
Children's A&E10.5 mi
Southport and Formby District General Hospital10.5 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)6 wks
Treated within 18 weeks94.2%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Uday Kanitkar0.9 mi
GP capacity3,318 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
82
Full fibre (FTTP)73.8%
available across South Ribble
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 26 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
52
Employment rate60.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.1%Unemployed2.3%Retired23.1%Student3.4%Other inactive11%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.1%Skilled & technical32.2%Routine & elementary27.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)19.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.8%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership69.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
60
Council tax South Ribble · 2026-27
A £1,629
B £1,900
C £2,172
D £2,443
E £2,986
F £3,529
G £4,072
H £4,886
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 B
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
49
Leyland 2.1 mi
Lostock Hall 2.7 mi
Croston 2.8 mi
J28 M6 2.5 mi
J28 M6 2.5 mi
J1A M65 2.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
44
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Midge Hall 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

Farington Moss 63 1.5 mi away ⇄
Little Hoole Moss Houses 53 1.5 mi away ⇄
Wymott 43 1.5 mi away ⇄
Leyland 59 1.6 mi away ⇄
New Gate 56 1.6 mi away ⇄
Longton 53 2.2 mi away ⇄
Hutton (South Ribble) 54 2.5 mi away ⇄
Ulnes Walton 59 2.7 mi away ⇄
Bretherton 56 2.8 mi away ⇄
Penwortham 66 2.9 mi away ⇄
Croston 50 2.9 mi away ⇄
Euxton 67 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Midge Hall a nice place to live?

Midge Hall is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Midge Hall is 50/100, 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 Midge Hall?

Midge Hall has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 54/100. There were 287 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Midge Hall?

Among the top-rated schools in Midge Hall is Leyland St James Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Midge Hall in total.

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Postcode districts in Midge Hall

PR26 53 ⇄

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