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Living in Pendlebury: Liveability Score 56/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Pendlebury comes out at 56/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 82/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 9/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Of the 5 places sharing the M27 postcode district, Pendlebury scores lowest. Against the wider M27 district average of 62/100, that is 6 points below. That puts Pendlebury in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: M27 postcode district.

56
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Settlement area

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Pendlebury scores 56 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
9
27.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Other theft 1 crimes
↑ 348% above national average
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Peaknaze Close 1 crimes

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

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 14.486 · PM2.5 7.436 · PM10 11.808 µg/m³
65
Green Space 90
Parks Ample 21
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
78
8 schools in area · 75 within 4km
8Good
  • Butterstile Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Lower Kersal Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St George's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St John's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Luke's RC Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Paul's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Sebastian's RC Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Summerville 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
82
A&E departmentsNorth Manchester General Hospital2.7 mi
Manchester Royal Infirmary3.8 mi
Manchester University Hospitals (central site)3.9 mi
Hospital waitsBolton NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68.1%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Heights General Practice0.7 mi
GP capacity1,875 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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
20
Full fibre (FTTP)87.2%
available across Salford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
46.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
46.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
92%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
31
Employment rate63.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.5%Unemployed2.8%Retired17.2%Student3.1%Other inactive13.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31.4%Skilled & technical37.8%Routine & elementary30.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.9%Level 3 (A levels)19.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.4%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership61.2%
Among the most-deprived 27% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
45
Council tax Salford · 2026-27
A £1,729
B £2,018
C £2,306
D £2,594
E £3,170
F £3,747
G £4,323
H £5,188
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 B
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
78
Clifton 1.2 mi
Swinton (Manchester) 1.7 mi
Salford Crescent 1.8 mi
J16 M60 1.9 mi
J2 M602 1.9 mi
J3 M602 2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
73
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
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 Pendlebury 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

Clifton (Salford) 61 1.3 mi away ⇄
Salford 66 1.3 mi away ⇄
Prestwich 66 1.6 mi away ⇄
Swinton (Salford) 62 2.0 mi away ⇄
Wardley 66 2.5 mi away ⇄
Whitefield 66 2.8 mi away ⇄
Eccles (Salford) 69 3.0 mi away ⇄
Old Trafford 74 3.0 mi away ⇄
Simister 55 3.4 mi away ⇄
Kearsley 67 3.8 mi away ⇄
Rhodes 54 3.8 mi away ⇄
Radcliffe 63 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Pendlebury a nice place to live?

Pendlebury is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Pendlebury is 56/100, 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 Pendlebury?

Crime levels in Pendlebury are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 9/100. There were 31,162 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Pendlebury?

Among the top-rated schools in Pendlebury are Butterstile Primary School, Lower Kersal Community Primary School and St George's CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 8 rated schools in Pendlebury in total.

Pendlebury in context

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Postcode districts in Pendlebury

M27 62 ⇄
M6 65 ⇄

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