Town Pop. 1,210

Living in Newton-with-Scales: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Newton-with-Scales scores 42/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 98/100 against a national town median of 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 65/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Newton-with-Scales places 20th of 24 in the PR4 postcode district. Against the wider PR4 district average of 47/100, that is 5 points below. On broadband specifically, Newton-with-Scales sits 52 points above the PR4 district figure of 46/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: PR4 postcode district.

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Newton-with-Scales scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
65
193.4 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 93 crimes
↑ 131% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 68 crimes
↑ 270% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 29 crimes
↑ 253% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 47% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
other 24 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 23 crimes
  2. 2 Ash Court 16 crimes
  3. 3 Heaton Way 13 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 5.022 · PM2.5 5.421 · PM10 8.634 µg/m³
78
Green Space 7
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area · 13 within 4km
1Good
  • Newton Bluecoat Church of England 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
14
A&E departmentsRoyal Preston Hospital5.1 mi
Blackpool Victoria Hospital7.3 mi
Southport and Formby District General Hospital10.8 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryAsh Tree House Surgery1.5 mi
GP capacity2,089 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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)91.5%
available across Fylde
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 31 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate57.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.7%Unemployed1.5%Retired29.9%Student3.7%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.9%Skilled & technical34.5%Routine & elementary19.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.9%Level 3 (A levels)21.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.6%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership81.3%
Among the least-deprived 33% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
45
Council tax Fylde · 2026-27
A £1,656
B £1,932
C £2,208
D £2,484
E £3,036
F £3,588
G £4,140
H £4,968
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
15
Salwick 1.1 mi
Kirkham and Wesham 2.1 mi
Moss Side 4.3 mi
J3 M55 3 mi
J2 M55 3 mi
J3 M55 3.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £213,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All
£205k £246k £288k £329k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Clifton (Fylde) 35 1.1 mi away ⇄
Lea Town 0 1.2 mi away ⇄
Kirkham 49 1.7 mi away ⇄
Freckleton 44 1.7 mi away ⇄
Bottom of Hutton 0 1.7 mi away ⇄
Ribby 0 2.3 mi away ⇄
Wesham 54 2.4 mi away ⇄
Warton (Fylde) 40 2.7 mi away ⇄
Cottam (Preston) 47 2.9 mi away ⇄
Wrea Green 48 3.0 mi away ⇄
Woodplumpton 52 4.1 mi away ⇄
Hutton (South Ribble) 54 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Newton-with-Scales a nice place to live?

Newton-with-Scales has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Newton-with-Scales is 42/100, 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 Newton-with-Scales?

Newton-with-Scales has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 65/100. There were 234 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Newton-with-Scales?

Among the top-rated schools in Newton-with-Scales is Newton Bluecoat Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Newton-with-Scales in total.

What are house prices like in Newton-with-Scales?

The current median house price in Newton-with-Scales is £213,000, around 25% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 20%.

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Postcode districts in Newton-with-Scales

PR4 47 ⇄

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