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Living in Mossy Lea: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Mossy Lea is 47/100, built from 9 categories. Among the 7 scored places sharing the WN6 postcode district, Mossy Lea ranks 6th. Against the wider WN6 district average of 58/100, that is 11 points below.

On transport specifically, Mossy Lea sits 38 points below the WN6 district figure of 71/100. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. Below 30/100: lifestyle (20), healthcare (21) and schools (28). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the WN6 postcode district.

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Mossy Lea scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
252 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 21 crimes
↑ 148% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
↑ 340% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 479% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 310% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 142% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Mossy Lea Road 27 crimes
  2. 2 Smithy Brow 9 crimes
  3. 3 Dobson Close 5 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 6.8 · PM2.5 6 · PM10 11.1 µg/m³
74
Green Space 20
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
28
2 schools in area · 17 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, WrightingtonPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Wrightington Mossy Lea Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    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 departmentsChildren's A&E7.4 mi
Southport and Formby District General Hospital11.2 mi
Royal Preston Hospital12.2 mi
Hospital waitsEast Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs81.3%
Nearest GP surgeryCoppull Medical Practice1.8 mi
GP capacity1,737 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
49
Full fibre (FTTP)81%
available across West Lancashire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
77.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
77.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate54.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.6%Unemployed1.1%Retired34.4%Student2.7%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.2%Skilled & technical34.2%Routine & elementary15.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.3%Level 3 (A levels)15.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.8%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership85.3%
Among the least-deprived 23% of areas in England
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
33
Appley Bridge 2.2 mi
Parbold 3.1 mi
Gathurst 3.5 mi
J27 M6 1.1 mi
J27 M6 1.7 mi
J6 M58 5.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
20
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
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 Mossy Lea 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

Hunger Hill (West Lancashire) 45 0.7 mi away ⇄
Heskin Green 52 1.4 mi away ⇄
Shevington Moor 51 1.4 mi away ⇄
Coppull 57 1.9 mi away ⇄
Appley Bridge 59 1.9 mi away ⇄
Charnock Richard 45 2.0 mi away ⇄
Towngate 43 2.4 mi away ⇄
Standish 54 2.5 mi away ⇄
Hill Dale 51 2.5 mi away ⇄
Shevington 49 2.6 mi away ⇄
Eccleston 52 2.6 mi away ⇄
Parbold 57 2.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Mossy Lea a nice place to live?

Mossy Lea has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Mossy Lea is 47/100, 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 Mossy Lea?

Mossy Lea is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 64 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Mossy Lea?

Among the top-rated schools in Mossy Lea is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Mossy Lea in total.

Mossy Lea in context

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Postcode districts in Mossy Lea

WN6 58 ⇄

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