Town Pop. 683

Living in Overton (Lancaster): Liveability Score 29/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Overton (Lancaster) scores 29/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 26/100 versus a median of 88/100. That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 4 places in the LA3 postcode district.

Against the wider LA3 district average of 45/100, that is 16 points below. That is 21 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. Healthcare (3), schools (17), lifestyle (19), transport (21) and economic health (26) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LA3 postcode district.

29
OUT OF 100
Poor
Score for:

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
26
449.5 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 121 crimes
↑ 432% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 84 crimes
↑ 709% above national average
Vehicle crime 20 crimes
↑ 510% above national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↑ 231% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 201% above national average
other 54 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Shopping Area 40 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 29 crimes
  3. 3 Oakville Road 28 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 3.134 · PM2.5 4.75 · PM10 7.184 µg/m³
82
Green Space 56
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
17
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Overton St Helen'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
3
A&E departmentsRoyal Lancaster Infirmary2.8 mi
Blackpool Victoria Hospital14.5 mi
Royal Preston Hospital16.3 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)6 wks
Treated within 18 weeks94.2%
Nearest GP surgeryLancaster Medical Practice2.9 mi
GP capacity1,502 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
63
Full fibre (FTTP)88%
available across Lancaster
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
84.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
84.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 26 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
26
Employment rate51.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.2%Unemployed1.9%Retired32.7%Student3.5%Other inactive10.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30.6%Skilled & technical37.5%Routine & elementary31.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)19.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.1%Apprenticeship7.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership80.1%
Among the most-deprived 22% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
43
Council tax Lancaster · 2026-27
A £1,669
B £1,947
C £2,225
D £2,503
E £3,059
F £3,615
G £4,172
H £5,006
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
Heysham Port 2.5 mi
Lancaster 3.2 mi
Morecambe 3.9 mi
J33 M6 3.7 mi
J33 M6 4 mi
J34 M6 4.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
19
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Overton (Lancaster) 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

Middleton (Lancaster) 26 1.6 mi away ⇄
Stodday 0 1.6 mi away ⇄
Heysham 44 2.5 mi away ⇄
Bailrigg 38 2.9 mi away ⇄
Galgate 42 3.2 mi away ⇄
Lancaster 58 3.4 mi away ⇄
Morecambe 50 3.6 mi away ⇄
Forton 42 5.9 mi away ⇄
Halton (Lancaster) 49 6.1 mi away ⇄
Bolton-le-Sands 55 6.2 mi away ⇄
Pilling 38 6.4 mi away ⇄
Caton 47 7.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Overton (Lancaster) a nice place to live?

Overton (Lancaster) scores below average as a place to live. Our liveability score for Overton (Lancaster) is 29/100, placing it among one of the lower-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Overton (Lancaster)?

Crime levels in Overton (Lancaster) are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 26/100. There were 307 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Overton (Lancaster)?

Among the top-rated schools in Overton (Lancaster) is Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Overton (Lancaster) in total.

Overton (Lancaster) in context

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Postcode districts in Overton (Lancaster)

LA3 45 ⇄

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