Town Pop. 1,122

Living in Silverdale: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Silverdale comes out at 52/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 98/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Healthcare falls furthest short: 3/100 where the typical UK town reaches 18/100.

Among the 5 scored places sharing the LA5 postcode district, Silverdale ranks 3rd. Its categories are unusually uneven: 95 points separate broadband (98) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 35 points above the LA5 district's 63/100. For the surrounding area, see LA5 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Silverdale scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
53.5 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 24 crimes
↓ 36% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↓ 36% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 51% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Gaskell Close 10 crimes
  2. 2 Moss Lane 7 crimes
  3. 3 Lindeth Close 6 crimes

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

Environment
82
Air Quality NO₂ 2.636 · PM2.5 4.666 · PM10 7.392 µg/m³
83
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
22
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
1Outstanding1Good
  • Bleasdale SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Silverdale St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    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 departmentsRoyal Lancaster Infirmary8.2 mi
Blackpool Victoria Hospital24.7 mi
Royal Preston Hospital26 mi
Hospital waitsBlackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs82.5%
Nearest GP surgeryAsh Trees Surgery3.7 mi
GP capacity1,536 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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)88%
available across Lancaster
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 53 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
90
Employment rate45.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed45.3%Unemployed1.5%Retired44.5%Student2.8%Other inactive5.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial55.5%Skilled & technical30.2%Routine & elementary14.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11%Level 3 (A levels)13.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)52.1%Apprenticeship4%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership84.5%
Among the least-deprived 22% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
43
Council tax Lancaster · 2026-27
A £1,669
B £1,947
C £2,225
D £2,503
E £3,059
F £3,615
G £4,172
H £5,006
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
36
Silverdale 0.9 mi
Arnside 2.2 mi
Grange-over-Sands 3.5 mi
J35 M6 4.2 mi
J35 M6 4.3 mi
J36 M6 6.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Silverdale 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

Arnside 42 1.8 mi away ⇄
Warton (Lancaster) 51 3.0 mi away ⇄
Storth and Sandside 50 3.0 mi away ⇄
Tewitfield 0 3.7 mi away ⇄
Carnforth 54 3.8 mi away ⇄
Grange-over-Sands 52 3.8 mi away ⇄
Lindale 37 4.2 mi away ⇄
Burton-in-Kendal 48 4.4 mi away ⇄
Holme (South Lakeland) 45 4.5 mi away ⇄
Milnthorpe 60 4.6 mi away ⇄
Allithwaite 48 4.8 mi away ⇄
Over Kellet 48 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Silverdale a nice place to live?

Silverdale is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Silverdale is 52/100, 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 Silverdale?

Silverdale is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 60 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Silverdale?

Among the top-rated schools in Silverdale are Bleasdale School and Silverdale St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Silverdale in total.

Silverdale in context

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Postcode districts in Silverdale

LA5 51 ⇄

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