Town Pop. 377

Living in St Michael's on Wyre: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

St Michael's on Wyre scores 43/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 35/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Transport falls furthest short: 3/100 where the typical UK town reaches 21/100.

St Michael's on Wyre places 11th of 17 in the PR3 postcode district. The PR3 district averages 48/100, putting St Michael's on Wyre 5 points below its own postcode area. On healthcare specifically, St Michael's on Wyre sits 8 points below the PR3 district figure of 43/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PR3 postcode district.

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St Michael's on Wyre scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
310.3 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 55 crimes
↑ 338% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 28 crimes
↑ 389% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 251% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 242% above national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↑ 231% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Crook Gate Lane 12 crimes
  2. 2 Admarsh Drive 9 crimes
  3. 3 Dovecot Close 9 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 4.382 · PM2.5 5.319 · PM10 9.344 µg/m³
79
Green Space 16
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
22
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • St Michael's-On-Wyre Church of England Primary School & NurseryPrimary · 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
35
A&E departmentsRoyal Preston Hospital6.7 mi
Blackpool Victoria Hospital8.1 mi
Royal Lancaster Infirmary12 mi
Hospital waitsBlackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs82.5%
Nearest GP surgeryGreat Eccleston Health Centre2.1 mi
GP capacity2,132 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
55
Full fibre (FTTP)90.9%
available across Wyre
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
81.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
81.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate58%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58%Unemployed2.4%Retired28.9%Student2.4%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.9%Skilled & technical37.2%Routine & elementary17.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.7%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership76.8%
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
3
Salwick 5.7 mi
Kirkham and Wesham 6 mi
Poulton-le-Fylde 7 mi
J2 M55 4.6 mi
J3 M55 4.8 mi
J2 M55 5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in St Michael's on Wyre 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

Inskip 46 2.1 mi away ⇄
Great Eccleston 46 2.3 mi away ⇄
Catterall 45 2.3 mi away ⇄
Bilsborrow 36 2.6 mi away ⇄
Bowgreave 48 2.8 mi away ⇄
Bonds 49 3.0 mi away ⇄
Elswick 44 3.1 mi away ⇄
Garstang 48 3.3 mi away ⇄
Barton (Preston) 37 4.2 mi away ⇄
Woodplumpton 52 4.6 mi away ⇄
Pilling 38 5.4 mi away ⇄
Little Singleton 40 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is St Michael's on Wyre a nice place to live?

St Michael's on Wyre has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for St Michael's on Wyre is 43/100, 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 St Michael's on Wyre?

St Michael's on Wyre is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 117 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in St Michael's on Wyre?

Among the top-rated schools in St Michael's on Wyre is St Michael's-On-Wyre Church of England Primary School & Nursery, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in St Michael's on Wyre in total.

St Michael's on Wyre in context

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Postcode districts in St Michael's on Wyre

PR3 48 ⇄

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