Town Pop. 629

Living in New Gate: Liveability Score 56/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

New Gate comes out at 56/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 53/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 8/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 24 places in the PR4 postcode district. The PR4 district averages 47/100, putting New Gate 9 points above its own postcode area. On healthcare specifically, New Gate sits 18 points above the PR4 district figure of 35/100. For the surrounding area, see PR4 postcode district.

56
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Settlement area

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New Gate scores 56 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
303.7 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 74 crimes
↑ 253% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 67 crimes
↑ 601% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↑ 250% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 208% above national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↑ 98% above national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Rushy Hey 16 crimes
  2. 2 Westfield 14 crimes
  3. 3 Chain House Lane 11 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 6.8 · PM2.5 5.8 · PM10 9.8 µg/m³
75
Green Space 12
Parks Ample 9
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
52
3 schools in area · 37 within 4km
3Good
  • Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • New Longton All Saints CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Penwortham Broad Oak Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
53
A&E departmentsRoyal Preston Hospital4.5 mi
Southport and Formby District General Hospital11.4 mi
Children's A&E11.8 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)6 wks
Treated within 18 weeks94.2%
Nearest GP surgeryNew Longton Surgery0.7 mi
GP capacity2,540 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
8
Full fibre (FTTP)73.8%
available across South Ribble
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
24.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
24.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
64.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate56%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56%Unemployed2.1%Retired32.1%Student3.2%Other inactive6.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.7%Skilled & technical34.4%Routine & elementary21.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.7%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership80.3%
Among the least-deprived 24% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
49
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 C
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
54
Lostock Hall 1.6 mi
Leyland 2.3 mi
Preston 2.4 mi
J1A M65 2.1 mi
J1A M65 2.1 mi
J1 M65 2.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
37
Pubs & Bars None
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 New Gate 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 1.0 mi away ⇄
Penwortham 66 1.4 mi away ⇄
Midge Hall 50 1.6 mi away ⇄
Hutton (South Ribble) 54 1.7 mi away ⇄
Little Hoole Moss Houses 53 1.8 mi away ⇄
Leyland 59 2.1 mi away ⇄
Longton 53 2.4 mi away ⇄
Bamber Bridge 60 2.5 mi away ⇄
Wymott 43 3.2 mi away ⇄
Preston (Preston) 60 3.6 mi away ⇄
Higher Walton 58 3.7 mi away ⇄
Bretherton 56 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is New Gate a nice place to live?

New Gate is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for New Gate is 56/100, 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 New Gate?

New Gate is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 191 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in New Gate?

Among the top-rated schools in New Gate are Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary School, New Longton All Saints CofE Primary School and Penwortham Broad Oak Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in New Gate in total.

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Postcode districts in New Gate

PR4 47 ⇄

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