Town Pop. 228

Living in Sower Carr: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Sower Carr scores 39/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is transport: 5/100 versus a median of 21/100. That places it last of the 8 scored places in the FY6 postcode district.

It scores 14 points below the FY6 postcode district as a whole, which averages 53/100. Its environment score runs 9 points above the FY6 district's 66/100. That is 11 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: FY6 postcode district.

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Sower Carr scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
77
763.2 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 68 crimes
↑ 795% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 61 crimes
↑ 1660% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↑ 868% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 466% above national average
Possession of weapons 6 crimes
↑ 2822% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Shard Lane 27 crimes
  2. 2 Church Lane 23 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 16 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 4.401 · PM2.5 4.999 · PM10 8.72 µg/m³
80
Green Space 64
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
23

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
8
A&E departmentsBlackpool Victoria Hospital4.9 mi
Royal Preston Hospital11.6 mi
Royal Lancaster Infirmary12.2 mi
Hospital waitsBlackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs82.5%
Nearest GP surgeryBeechwood Surgery2.6 mi
GP capacity2,164 patients per GP
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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
54
Full fibre (FTTP)90.9%
available across Wyre
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
81.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
81.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate48.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48.8%Unemployed1.1%Retired39.7%Student3.2%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.2%Skilled & technical38.9%Routine & elementary23.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)29%Apprenticeship10.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership85.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
5
Poulton-le-Fylde 3.1 mi
Layton 4.8 mi
Blackpool North 5.9 mi
J3 M55 5.9 mi
J3 M55 6.2 mi
J4 M55 6.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Sower Carr 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

Hambleton (Wyre) 42 0.7 mi away ⇄
Stalmine 43 0.9 mi away ⇄
Thornton (Wyre) 56 2.3 mi away ⇄
Little Singleton 40 2.7 mi away ⇄
Preesall and Knott End-on-Sea 50 2.8 mi away ⇄
Poulton-le-Fylde 53 3.2 mi away ⇄
Carleton 54 3.3 mi away ⇄
Pilling 38 3.4 mi away ⇄
Cleveleys 52 3.4 mi away ⇄
Fleetwood 45 3.6 mi away ⇄
Great Eccleston 46 3.8 mi away ⇄
Elswick 44 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sower Carr a nice place to live?

Sower Carr has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Sower Carr is 39/100, 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 Sower Carr?

Sower Carr is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 77/100. There were 174 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Sower Carr in context

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Postcode districts in Sower Carr

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