Town Pop. 1,675

Living in Myerscough Smithy: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Myerscough Smithy scores 38/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Safety falls furthest short: 63/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100. That places it last of the 4 scored places in the BB2 postcode district.

It scores 24 points below the BB2 postcode district as a whole, which averages 62/100. Its economic health score runs 39 points above the BB2 district's 36/100. That is 12 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see BB2 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
63
161.8 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 86 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 62 crimes
↑ 143% above national average
Other theft 41 crimes
↑ 295% above national average
Public order 21 crimes
↑ 92% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
other 46 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 43 crimes
  2. 2 Whalley Road 26 crimes
  3. 3 Quaker Brook Lane 24 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 9 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 9.5 µg/m³
73
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
26
3 schools in area · 6 within 4km
2Good1Ungraded
  • Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, OsbaldestonPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Mellor St Mary Church of England 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
17
A&E departmentsRoyal Preston Hospital5.2 mi
Burnley General Hospital12.2 mi
Fairfield Hospital16.1 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)14 wks
Treated within 18 weeks59.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72%
Nearest GP surgeryLimefield and Cherry Tree Surgeries2.6 mi
GP capacity1,694 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
39
Full fibre (FTTP)84.6%
available across Ribble Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
84.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
84.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 49 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate54.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.3%Unemployed1.5%Retired33.1%Student3.1%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50%Skilled & technical35%Routine & elementary15%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)14.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.5%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership83.1%
Among the least-deprived 27% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
54
Council tax Ribble Valley · 2026-27
A £1,591
B £1,857
C £2,122
D £2,387
E £2,917
F £3,448
G £3,978
H £4,774
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
Pleasington 3 mi
Ramsgreave and Wilpshire 3.2 mi
Cherry Tree 3.2 mi
J31 M6 3.3 mi
J31 M6 3.4 mi
J3 M65 4.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
15
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
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 £300,000 21
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£227k £289k £353k £415k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Osbaldeston 44 1.0 mi away ⇄
Samlesbury 0 2.1 mi away ⇄
Ribchester 35 2.8 mi away ⇄
Hoghton 43 3.1 mi away ⇄
Coup Green 52 3.4 mi away ⇄
Grimsargh 48 3.7 mi away ⇄
Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen) 64 3.7 mi away ⇄
Gregson Lane 53 3.9 mi away ⇄
Higher Walton 58 4.1 mi away ⇄
Longridge (Ribble Valley) 47 4.3 mi away ⇄
Langho 51 4.8 mi away ⇄
Old Langho 46 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Myerscough Smithy a nice place to live?

Myerscough Smithy has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Myerscough Smithy is 38/100, 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 Myerscough Smithy?

Myerscough Smithy has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 63/100. There were 271 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Myerscough Smithy?

Among the top-rated schools in Myerscough Smithy are Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Osbaldeston, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Myerscough Smithy in total.

What are house prices like in Myerscough Smithy?

The current median house price in Myerscough Smithy is £300,000, around 5% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 17%. There were 21 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Myerscough Smithy in context

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Postcode districts in Myerscough Smithy

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