Town Pop. 18,682

Living in Penwortham: Liveability Score 66/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Penwortham is 66/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 71/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 60/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That is the highest score of the 3 places in the PR1 postcode district. No category drops below 49/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. Its healthcare score runs 11 points below the PR1 district's 82/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: PR1 postcode district.

66
OUT OF 100
Good
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Penwortham scores 66 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
60
90 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 625 crimes
↑ 120% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 588 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 106 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
Other theft 75 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Public order 66 crimes
↓ 46% below national average
other 222 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Police Station 205 crimes
  2. 2 Blackberry Way 84 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 57 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 7.2 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 9.5 µg/m³
75
Green Space 38
Parks Ample 31
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
75
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 16 in area · 41 within 4km
2Outstanding12Good1Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • All Hallows Catholic High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Penwortham Girls' High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Applebee Wood SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Cop Lane Church of England Primary School, PenworthamPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Howick Church Endowed Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Kingsfold Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Penwortham Broad Oak Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Penwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Penwortham Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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
71
A&E departmentsRoyal Preston Hospital2.4 mi
Blackpool Victoria Hospital11.4 mi
Southport and Formby District General Hospital11.7 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)6 wks
Treated within 18 weeks94.2%
3 GP surgeries in area 13 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,282 patients per GP
3dentists5pharmacies

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
74
Full fibre (FTTP)73.8%
available across South Ribble
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 404 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
65
Employment rate57.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.7%Unemployed2%Retired29.3%Student3.2%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.4%Skilled & technical32.5%Routine & elementary23.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)36%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership79.2%
Among the least-deprived 26% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
49
Council tax South Ribble · 2026-27
A £1,629
B £1,900
C £2,172
D £2,443
E £2,986
F £3,529
G £4,072
H £4,886
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
70
Preston 1.2 mi
Lostock Hall 2.1 mi
Bamber Bridge 2.9 mi
J1A M65 2.7 mi
J1A M65 2.8 mi
J1 M65 2.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
56
Pubs & Bars Ample 11
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 13
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 13
Retail Shopping Ample 36
Takeaways Adequate 7
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £230,000 141
Detached £354,788 30
Semi-detached £237,500 79
Terraced £162,500 26
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£90k £192k £298k £401k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

New Gate 56 1.4 mi away ⇄
Hutton (South Ribble) 54 1.5 mi away ⇄
Farington Moss 63 2.2 mi away ⇄
Preston (Preston) 60 2.4 mi away ⇄
Little Hoole Moss Houses 53 2.5 mi away ⇄
Bamber Bridge 60 2.8 mi away ⇄
Longton 53 2.8 mi away ⇄
Midge Hall 50 2.9 mi away ⇄
Fulwood 67 3.1 mi away ⇄
Leyland 59 3.4 mi away ⇄
Cottam (Preston) 47 3.5 mi away ⇄
Higher Walton 58 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Penwortham a nice place to live?

Yes, Penwortham is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Penwortham is 66/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Penwortham?

Penwortham has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 60/100. There were 1,682 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Penwortham?

Among the top-rated schools in Penwortham are All Hallows Catholic High School and Penwortham Girls' High School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 16 rated schools in Penwortham in total.

What are house prices like in Penwortham?

The current median house price in Penwortham is £230,000, around 19% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £354,788, semi-detached £237,500, terraced £162,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 13%. There were 141 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Penwortham in context

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Postcode districts in Penwortham

PR1 62 ⇄
PR4 47 ⇄

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