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Living in Osbaldeston: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Osbaldeston comes out at 44/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 82/100 against a national town median of 60/100. That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 4 places in the BB2 postcode district.

It scores 18 points below the BB2 postcode district as a whole, which averages 62/100. On broadband specifically, Osbaldeston sits 16 points above the BB2 district figure of 66/100. Safety (88) and economic health (81) sit at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BB2 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
466.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 38 crimes
↑ 383% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 27 crimes
↑ 653% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 789% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 337% above national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↑ 519% above national average
other 18 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Showley Road 21 crimes
  2. 2 Longsight Road 10 crimes
  3. 3 Ryden Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 6.17 · PM2.5 5.791 · PM10 9.085 µg/m³
76
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
24
2 schools in area · 12 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • 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
7
A&E departmentsRoyal Preston Hospital6.6 mi
Burnley General Hospital12.6 mi
Fairfield Hospital16.8 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 surgeryBrownhill Surgery2.5 mi
GP capacity2,175 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
82
Full fibre (FTTP)84.6%
available across Ribble Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate53.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.8%Unemployed1.2%Retired35%Student3.8%Other inactive6.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.7%Skilled & technical36.4%Routine & elementary13%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)15.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)46%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership81.8%
Among the least-deprived 23% 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
14
Ramsgreave and Wilpshire 2.4 mi
Blackburn 3.4 mi
Cherry Tree 3.5 mi
J31 M6 4.2 mi
J31 M6 4.3 mi
J3 M65 4.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Osbaldeston 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

Myerscough Smithy 38 1.0 mi away ⇄
Ribchester 35 2.1 mi away ⇄
Samlesbury 0 3.0 mi away ⇄
Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen) 64 3.4 mi away ⇄
Langho 51 3.9 mi away ⇄
Hoghton 43 4.0 mi away ⇄
Grimsargh 48 4.1 mi away ⇄
Longridge (Ribble Valley) 47 4.2 mi away ⇄
Old Langho 46 4.4 mi away ⇄
Coup Green 52 4.4 mi away ⇄
Gregson Lane 53 4.8 mi away ⇄
Hurst Green (Ribble Valley) 37 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Osbaldeston a nice place to live?

Osbaldeston has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Osbaldeston is 44/100, 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 Osbaldeston?

Osbaldeston is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 110 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Osbaldeston?

Among the top-rated schools in Osbaldeston is St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Osbaldeston, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Osbaldeston in total.

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Postcode districts in Osbaldeston

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