Town Pop. 12,613

Living in Poulton-le-Fylde: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Poulton-le-Fylde comes out at 53/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where Poulton-le-Fylde most outperforms the national norm: 58/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 54/100 against a town median of 88/100.

No other settlement in the FY3 postcode district scores higher. Poulton-le-Fylde leads all 3. On healthcare specifically, Poulton-le-Fylde sits 22 points below the FY3 district figure of 80/100. That puts Poulton-le-Fylde in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the FY3 postcode district.

53
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Poulton-le-Fylde scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
54
131.1 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 613 crimes
↑ 46% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 394 crimes
↑ 105% above national average
Shoplifting 173 crimes
↑ 76% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 97 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Other theft 92 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
other 284 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 160 crimes
  2. 2 Brockholes Crescent 79 crimes
  3. 3 Argyle Road 47 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 6 · PM2.5 5.3 · PM10 8.2 µg/m³
78
Green Space 29
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches Ample 9
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 11
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 8

Services

Schools
56
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 14 in area · 25 within 4km
9Good2Requires Improvement3Ungraded
  • Brookfield SchoolSpecial · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Carleton Green Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Carleton St Hilda's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Hodgson AcademySecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • McKee College HouseAlternative provision · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Millfield Science & Performing Arts CollegeSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Poulton-le-Fylde St Chad's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Stanah Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Baines SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement

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
58
A&E departmentsBlackpool Victoria Hospital0.9 mi
Royal Preston Hospital11 mi
Southport and Formby District General Hospital13.4 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)6 wks
Treated within 18 weeks94.2%
2 GP surgeries in area 7 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,124 patients per GP
2dentists2pharmacies

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
60
Full fibre (FTTP)90.9%
available across Wyre
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 320 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate54%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54%Unemployed2.1%Retired33.2%Student3.1%Other inactive7.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.8%Skilled & technical36.2%Routine & elementary19%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.1%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership77%
Among the least-deprived 31% of areas in England
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
27
Poulton-le-Fylde 0.3 mi
Layton 1.9 mi
Blackpool North 3 mi
J4 M55 3.6 mi
J4 M55 3.6 mi
J3 M55 4.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
53
Pubs & Bars Ample 19
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 26
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 11
Retail Shopping Ample 71
Takeaways Ample 15
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £227,500 136
Detached £332,500 40
Semi-detached £227,500 58
Terraced £170,000 23
Flat / Maisonette £80,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£76k £227k £383k £534k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Carleton 54 1.0 mi away ⇄
Little Singleton 40 1.5 mi away ⇄
Staining 48 1.8 mi away ⇄
Thornton (Wyre) 56 2.4 mi away ⇄
Hambleton (Wyre) 42 2.5 mi away ⇄
Weeton 34 2.6 mi away ⇄
Blackpool 50 2.7 mi away ⇄
Sower Carr 39 3.2 mi away ⇄
Cleveleys 52 3.3 mi away ⇄
Stalmine 43 3.9 mi away ⇄
Elswick 44 4.3 mi away ⇄
Great Eccleston 46 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Poulton-le-Fylde a nice place to live?

Poulton-le-Fylde is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Poulton-le-Fylde is 53/100, 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 Poulton-le-Fylde?

Poulton-le-Fylde has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 54/100. There were 1,653 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Poulton-le-Fylde?

Among the top-rated schools in Poulton-le-Fylde are Brookfield School, Carleton Green Community Primary School and Carleton St Hilda's Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 14 rated schools in Poulton-le-Fylde in total.

What are house prices like in Poulton-le-Fylde?

The current median house price in Poulton-le-Fylde is £227,500, around 20% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £332,500, semi-detached £227,500, terraced £170,000, flat £80,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 10%. There were 136 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Poulton-le-Fylde

FY3 53 ⇄
FY5 54 ⇄
FY6 53 ⇄

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