Town Pop. 1,514

Living in Pilling: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Pilling comes out at 38/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 34/100 against a town median of 60/100. That makes it the 13th highest-scoring of the 17 places in the PR3 postcode district.

The PR3 district averages 48/100, putting Pilling 10 points below its own postcode area. Its environment score runs 8 points above the PR3 district's 66/100. That is 12 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PR3 postcode district.

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Pilling scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
84
93.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 56 crimes
↑ 11% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 39 crimes
↑ 70% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes
↑ 65% above national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↓ 47% below national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Wheel Lane 15 crimes
  2. 2 Lancaster Road 14 crimes
  3. 3 Poppy Field Way 11 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 3.451 · PM2.5 5.022 · PM10 8.925 µg/m³
80
Green Space 61
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
29
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
2Good
  • Pilling St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St William's Catholic Primary School, PillingPrimary · 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 departmentsBlackpool Victoria Hospital8.1 mi
Royal Lancaster Infirmary8.6 mi
Royal Preston Hospital11.3 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust3.1 mi
Routine referral (median)6 wks
Treated within 18 weeks94.2%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Over-Wyre Medical Centre3.1 mi
GP capacity2,302 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
34
Full fibre (FTTP)90.9%
available across Wyre
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
61.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
61.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 37 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
62
Employment rate54.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.5%Unemployed2%Retired32.5%Student2.7%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.8%Skilled & technical40.7%Routine & elementary21.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.1%Apprenticeship8.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership80.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
48
Council tax Wyre · 2026-27
A £1,641
B £1,914
C £2,188
D £2,461
E £3,008
F £3,555
G £4,102
H £4,922
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
3
Poulton-le-Fylde 6.4 mi
Heysham Port 7.4 mi
Layton 8.2 mi
J33 M6 6.3 mi
J33 M6 6.5 mi
J3 M55 8.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Pilling 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

Stalmine 43 2.8 mi away ⇄
Preesall and Knott End-on-Sea 50 2.9 mi away ⇄
Sower Carr 39 3.4 mi away ⇄
Hambleton (Wyre) 42 4.0 mi away ⇄
Great Eccleston 46 5.0 mi away ⇄
Garstang 48 5.2 mi away ⇄
Fleetwood 45 5.3 mi away ⇄
Thornton (Wyre) 56 5.3 mi away ⇄
Forton 42 5.4 mi away ⇄
St Michael's on Wyre 43 5.4 mi away ⇄
Little Singleton 40 5.8 mi away ⇄
Bonds 49 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Pilling a nice place to live?

Pilling has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Pilling is 38/100, 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 Pilling?

Pilling is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 84/100. There were 141 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Pilling?

Among the top-rated schools in Pilling are Pilling St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and St William's Catholic Primary School, Pilling, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Pilling in total.

Pilling in context

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Postcode districts in Pilling

PR3 48 ⇄

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