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Living in Ring o' Bells: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ring o' Bells scores 53/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Ring o' Bells most outperforms the national norm: 89/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Among the 12 scored places sharing the L40 postcode district, Ring o' Bells ranks 4th.

Its broadband score runs 31 points above the L40 district's 58/100. Safety (93) and economic health (89) sit at 80/100 or above. Lifestyle (16) and healthcare (27) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see L40 postcode district.

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Ring o' Bells scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
265.1 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 20 crimes
↑ 141% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↑ 296% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 703% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 353% above national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↑ 402% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Course Lane 8 crimes
  2. 2 Smithy Brow 8 crimes
  3. 3 Wheat Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 6.046 · PM2.5 5.927 · PM10 10.995 µg/m³
75
Green Space 8
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
35
1 school in area · 14 within 4km
1Good
  • Ormskirk Lathom Park Church of England 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
27
A&E departmentsChildren's A&E2.5 mi
Southport and Formby District General Hospital6.8 mi
Aintree University Hospital9.6 mi
Hospital waitsBlackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs82.5%
Nearest GP surgeryLathom House Surgery1.1 mi
GP capacity2,924 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
89
Full fibre (FTTP)81%
available across West Lancashire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate53.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.8%Unemployed1.9%Retired34.7%Student3.1%Other inactive6.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.2%Skilled & technical35.2%Routine & elementary14.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)14.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.6%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership86.8%
Among the least-deprived 20% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
48
Council tax West Lancashire · 2026-27
A £1,637
B £1,910
C £2,183
D £2,456
E £3,002
F £3,548
G £4,093
H £4,912
Energy Merseyside & North Wales 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
31
Hoscar 0.8 mi
Burscough Junction 0.9 mi
Burscough Bridge 1.3 mi
J4 M58 3.5 mi
J3 M58 3.6 mi
J3 M58 3.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Ring o' Bells 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

Burscough 58 1.4 mi away ⇄
Newburgh (West Lancashire) 54 1.4 mi away ⇄
Parbold 57 2.2 mi away ⇄
Hill Dale 51 2.6 mi away ⇄
Rufford (West Lancashire) 49 3.0 mi away ⇄
Mawdesley 46 3.2 mi away ⇄
Skelmersdale 53 3.4 mi away ⇄
Ormskirk 67 3.4 mi away ⇄
Towngate 43 3.8 mi away ⇄
Drummersdale 0 4.1 mi away ⇄
Holmeswood 47 4.1 mi away ⇄
Appley Bridge 59 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ring o' Bells a nice place to live?

Ring o' Bells is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Ring o' Bells 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 Ring o' Bells?

Ring o' Bells is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 66 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ring o' Bells?

Among the top-rated schools in Ring o' Bells is Ormskirk Lathom Park Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Ring o' Bells in total.

Ring o' Bells in context

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Postcode districts in Ring o' Bells

L40 56 ⇄

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