Town Pop. 1,749

Living in Staining: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Staining is 48/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 99/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 37/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That places it last of the 3 scored places in the FY3 postcode district. It scores 5 points below the FY3 postcode district as a whole, which averages 53/100. Its broadband score runs 19 points above the FY3 district's 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the FY3 postcode district.

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Staining scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
37
316.2 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 251 crimes
↑ 331% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 117 crimes
↑ 340% above national average
Other theft 41 crimes
↑ 277% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 36 crimes
↑ 203% above national average
Vehicle crime 28 crimes
↑ 233% above national average
other 80 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Mythop Road 123 crimes
  2. 2 Windmill Rise 71 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 24 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 5.621 · PM2.5 5.163 · PM10 7.978 µg/m³
79
Green Space 31
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
47
1 school in area · 34 within 4km
1Good
  • Staining Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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
51
A&E departmentsBlackpool Victoria Hospital0.8 mi
Royal Preston Hospital11.5 mi
Southport and Formby District General Hospital12.5 mi
Hospital waitsBlackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs82.5%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Partners1.1 mi
GP capacity1,869 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)91.5%
available across Fylde
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 35 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
47
Employment rate60.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.4%Unemployed2.5%Retired23.3%Student3%Other inactive10.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.5%Skilled & technical35.7%Routine & elementary23.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.3%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership69.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
45
Council tax Fylde · 2026-27
A £1,656
B £1,932
C £2,208
D £2,484
E £3,036
F £3,588
G £4,140
H £4,968
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
15
Layton 2 mi
Poulton-le-Fylde 2.1 mi
Blackpool North 2.4 mi
J4 M55 1.7 mi
J4 M55 1.8 mi
J3 M55 3.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
42
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £221,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All
£184k £212k £241k £269k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Blackpool 50 1.6 mi away ⇄
Poulton-le-Fylde 53 1.8 mi away ⇄
Weeton 34 2.1 mi away ⇄
Carleton 54 2.5 mi away ⇄
Little Singleton 40 2.6 mi away ⇄
Thornton (Wyre) 56 4.2 mi away ⇄
Hambleton (Wyre) 42 4.3 mi away ⇄
Wrea Green 48 4.3 mi away ⇄
Wesham 54 4.6 mi away ⇄
Elswick 44 4.7 mi away ⇄
Lytham St Anne's 51 4.7 mi away ⇄
Ribby 0 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Staining a nice place to live?

Staining has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Staining is 48/100, 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 Staining?

Staining has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 37/100. There were 553 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Staining?

Among the top-rated schools in Staining is Staining Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Staining in total.

What are house prices like in Staining?

The current median house price in Staining is £221,000, around 22% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 3%.

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Postcode districts in Staining

FY3 53 ⇄

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