Town Pop. 5,257

Living in Preesall and Knott End-on-Sea: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Preesall and Knott End-on-Sea is 50/100, built from 9 categories. Healthcare is where Preesall and Knott End-on-Sea most outperforms the national norm: 52/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Economic health falls furthest short: 36/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100.

Preesall and Knott End-on-Sea places 3rd of 8 in the FY6 postcode district. Broadband (86) sits at 80/100 or above. Transport (17) and schools (28) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the FY6 postcode district.

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Preesall and Knott End-on-Sea scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
70
71 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 163 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 113 crimes
↑ 41% above national average
Public order 33 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 27 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
Vehicle crime 9 crimes
↓ 65% below national average
other 28 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Meadow Close 58 crimes
  2. 2 Ash Grove 22 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 17 crimes

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

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 3.7 · PM2.5 5 · PM10 8.9 µg/m³
80
Green Space 53
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Ample 12
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
28
4 schools in area · 9 within 4km
3Good1Requires Improvement
  • Preesall Fleetwood's Charity Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Saint Aidan's Church of England High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Stalmine Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School, PreesallPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
52
A&E departmentsBlackpool Victoria Hospital6.3 mi
Royal Lancaster Infirmary9.7 mi
Royal Preston Hospital13.1 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)6 wks
Treated within 18 weeks94.2%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,780 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
86
Full fibre (FTTP)90.9%
available across Wyre
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 139 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
36
Employment rate43%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed43%Unemployed1.9%Retired42.8%Student2.5%Other inactive9.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.1%Skilled & technical37.6%Routine & elementary30.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications24.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)15.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.5%Apprenticeship9.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership77.6%
Among the most-deprived 37% 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
17
Poulton-le-Fylde 5.4 mi
Layton 6.6 mi
Blackpool North 7.7 mi
J3 M55 8.7 mi
J33 M6 8.7 mi
J33 M6 8.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
38
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Ample 27
Takeaways Adequate 6
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £185,000 37
Semi-detached £183,000 25
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£159k £201k £245k £288k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Stalmine 43 2.0 mi away ⇄
Fleetwood 45 2.5 mi away ⇄
Sower Carr 39 2.8 mi away ⇄
Pilling 38 2.9 mi away ⇄
Hambleton (Wyre) 42 3.4 mi away ⇄
Thornton (Wyre) 56 3.5 mi away ⇄
Cleveleys 52 3.9 mi away ⇄
Carleton 54 5.2 mi away ⇄
Little Singleton 40 5.5 mi away ⇄
Poulton-le-Fylde 53 5.5 mi away ⇄
Great Eccleston 46 6.3 mi away ⇄
Elswick 44 7.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Preesall and Knott End-on-Sea a nice place to live?

Preesall and Knott End-on-Sea is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Preesall and Knott End-on-Sea is 50/100, 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 Preesall and Knott End-on-Sea?

Preesall and Knott End-on-Sea has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 70/100. There were 373 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Preesall and Knott End-on-Sea?

Among the top-rated schools in Preesall and Knott End-on-Sea are Preesall Fleetwood's Charity Church of England Primary School, Saint Aidan's Church of England High School and Stalmine Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Preesall and Knott End-on-Sea in total.

What are house prices like in Preesall and Knott End-on-Sea?

The current median house price in Preesall and Knott End-on-Sea is £185,000, around 35% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £183,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 10%. There were 37 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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