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Living in Parbold: Liveability Score 57/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Parbold is 57/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 91/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. No other settlement in the WN8 postcode district scores higher. Parbold leads all 5.

On broadband specifically, Parbold sits 36 points above the WN8 district figure of 55/100. Safety (93) and economic health (85) sit at 80/100 or above. That puts Parbold in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the WN8 postcode district.

57
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Settlement area

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Parbold scores 57 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
60 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 44 crimes
↑ 36% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 27 crimes
↓ 62% below national average
Burglary 15 crimes
↑ 100% above national average
Shoplifting 10 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↓ 55% below national average
other 26 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 21 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 20 crimes
  3. 3 Station Road 10 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 6.3 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 9.9 µg/m³
76
Green Space 20
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
48
3 schools in area · 13 within 4km
3Outstanding
  • 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

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

Healthcare
30
A&E departmentsChildren's A&E4.3 mi
Southport and Formby District General Hospital8.7 mi
Aintree University Hospital10.7 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)6 wks
Treated within 18 weeks94.2%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,635 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
91
Full fibre (FTTP)81%
available across West Lancashire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 59 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate54.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.8%Unemployed1.9%Retired33.6%Student3.7%Other inactive6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial55%Skilled & technical30.4%Routine & elementary14.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.5%Level 3 (A levels)15.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)46.3%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership87.7%
Among the least-deprived 15% 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
35
Parbold 0.2 mi
Hoscar 1.6 mi
Appley Bridge 2.2 mi
J27 M6 3 mi
J27 M6 3.1 mi
J4 M58 3.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 10
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £270,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£235k £366k £501k £632k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Newburgh (West Lancashire) 54 0.8 mi away ⇄
Hill Dale 51 1.0 mi away ⇄
Appley Bridge 59 2.2 mi away ⇄
Ring o' Bells 53 2.2 mi away ⇄
Mawdesley 46 2.3 mi away ⇄
Towngate 43 2.5 mi away ⇄
Hunger Hill (West Lancashire) 45 2.8 mi away ⇄
Mossy Lea 47 2.9 mi away ⇄
Skelmersdale 53 3.0 mi away ⇄
Shevington 49 3.4 mi away ⇄
Heskin Green 52 3.5 mi away ⇄
Shevington Moor 51 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Parbold a nice place to live?

Parbold is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Parbold is 57/100, 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 Parbold?

Parbold is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 128 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Parbold?

Among the top-rated schools in Parbold 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 3 rated schools in Parbold in total.

What are house prices like in Parbold?

The current median house price in Parbold is £270,000, around 5% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 15%.

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Postcode districts in Parbold

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