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Living in Newburgh (West Lancashire): Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Newburgh (West Lancashire) comes out at 54/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Newburgh (West Lancashire) most outperforms the national norm: 83/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Among the 12 scored places sharing the L40 postcode district, Newburgh (West Lancashire) ranks 3rd.

Its broadband score runs 25 points above the L40 district's 58/100. Safety (91) and economic health (90) also clear 80/100. Lifestyle (22) and healthcare (28) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the L40 postcode district.

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Newburgh (West Lancashire) scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
171.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 46 crimes
↑ 264% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 33 crimes
↑ 20% above national average
Burglary 19 crimes
↑ 554% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 115% above national average
Vehicle crime 8 crimes
↑ 100% above national average
other 25 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 21 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 19 crimes
  3. 3 Course Lane 8 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 6.868 · PM2.5 6.057 · PM10 10.858 µg/m³
74
Green Space 20
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
40
4 schools in area · 14 within 4km
3Outstanding1Good
  • Newburgh Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Our Lady and All Saints Roman Catholic Primary School, ParboldPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Parbold Douglas Church of England AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
28
A&E departmentsChildren's A&E3.4 mi
Southport and Formby District General Hospital7.9 mi
Aintree University Hospital10.1 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)6 wks
Treated within 18 weeks94.2%
Nearest GP surgeryParbold Surgery0.5 mi
GP capacity2,969 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
83
Full fibre (FTTP)81%
available across West Lancashire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 30 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
90
Employment rate52.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.2%Unemployed1.8%Retired36%Student3.4%Other inactive6.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.5%Skilled & technical32%Routine & elementary13.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)14.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)46%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership89.6%
Among the least-deprived 17% 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
Parbold 0.6 mi
Hoscar 0.9 mi
Burscough Junction 2.3 mi
J4 M58 3.4 mi
J4 M58 3.6 mi
J27 M6 3.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
22
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Newburgh (West Lancashire) 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

Parbold 57 0.8 mi away ⇄
Hill Dale 51 1.4 mi away ⇄
Ring o' Bells 53 1.4 mi away ⇄
Mawdesley 46 2.5 mi away ⇄
Burscough 58 2.7 mi away ⇄
Towngate 43 2.9 mi away ⇄
Skelmersdale 53 2.9 mi away ⇄
Appley Bridge 59 2.9 mi away ⇄
Rufford (West Lancashire) 49 3.2 mi away ⇄
Hunger Hill (West Lancashire) 45 3.6 mi away ⇄
Mossy Lea 47 3.7 mi away ⇄
Heskin Green 52 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Newburgh (West Lancashire) a nice place to live?

Newburgh (West Lancashire) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Newburgh (West Lancashire) is 54/100, 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 Newburgh (West Lancashire)?

Newburgh (West Lancashire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 142 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Newburgh (West Lancashire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Newburgh (West Lancashire) are Newburgh Church of England Primary School, Our Lady and All Saints Roman Catholic Primary School, Parbold and Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Newburgh (West Lancashire) in total.

Newburgh (West Lancashire) in context

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Postcode districts in Newburgh (West Lancashire)

L40 56 ⇄
WN8 54 ⇄

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