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Living in Simonstone: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Simonstone comes out at 46/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is schools: 45/100 against a national town median of 23/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 42/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That places it last of the 7 scored places in the BB12 postcode district. It scores 8 points below the BB12 postcode district as a whole, which averages 54/100. Its schools score runs 25 points below the BB12 district's 70/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: BB12 postcode district.

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Simonstone scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
76
338.6 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 37 crimes
↑ 343% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↑ 293% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 671% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 310% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 354% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Trapp Lane 13 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 12 crimes
  3. 3 Burnley Road 8 crimes

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

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 7.3 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 9.3 µg/m³
75
Green Space 60
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
45
3 schools in area · 19 within 4km
3Good
  • Altham St James Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Read St John's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Simonstone St Peter's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
15
A&E departmentsBurnley General Hospital4.4 mi
Fairfield Hospital13.9 mi
Royal Preston Hospital14.7 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust1.2 mi
Routine referral (median)6 wks
Treated within 18 weeks94.2%
Nearest GP surgeryPadiham Group Practice1.2 mi
GP capacity1,613 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
42
Full fibre (FTTP)84.6%
available across Ribble Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
69.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
69.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
68
Employment rate62.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.2%Unemployed0.3%Retired27.5%Student3.1%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.4%Skilled & technical34.8%Routine & elementary19.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)18.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.7%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership77.4%
Among the least-deprived 37% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
49
Council tax Ribble Valley · 2026-27
A £1,591
B £1,857
C £2,122
D £2,387
E £2,917
F £3,448
G £3,978
H £4,774
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 E
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
34
Hapton 1.5 mi
Huncoat 1.7 mi
Rose Grove 2.6 mi
J8 M65 1.2 mi
J8 M65 1.3 mi
J9 M65 1.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
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 Simonstone 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

Altham 47 0.6 mi away ⇄
Read 51 0.9 mi away ⇄
Padiham 50 1.3 mi away ⇄
Huncoat 46 1.8 mi away ⇄
Hapton 49 1.9 mi away ⇄
Clayton-le-Moors 55 2.3 mi away ⇄
Sabden 48 2.4 mi away ⇄
Great Harwood 54 2.6 mi away ⇄
Higham (Pendle) 54 2.7 mi away ⇄
Accrington 55 3.2 mi away ⇄
Church 60 3.2 mi away ⇄
Billington (Ribble Valley) 52 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Simonstone a nice place to live?

Simonstone has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Simonstone is 46/100, 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 Simonstone?

Simonstone is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 76/100. There were 85 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Simonstone?

Among the top-rated schools in Simonstone are Altham St James Church of England Primary School, Read St John's CofE Primary School and Simonstone St Peter's Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Simonstone in total.

Simonstone in context

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Postcode districts in Simonstone

BB12 54 ⇄

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