Town Pop. 8,748

Living in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Tarleton and Hesketh Bank is 49/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 36/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 7 places in the PR26 postcode district.

Its lifestyle score runs 11 points below the PR26 district's 47/100. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. Healthcare (24) and schools (29) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: PR26 postcode district.

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Tarleton and Hesketh Bank scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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PR26 6AA PR26 7AA PR26 8HA PR26 9AA PR26 PR4

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
52.2 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 178 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 157 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 28 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
Other theft 27 crimes
↓ 50% below national average
Public order 16 crimes
↓ 72% below national average
other 51 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 47 crimes
  2. 2 Brick Kiln Way 24 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 19 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 4.7 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 9.5 µg/m³
78
Green Space 25
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Ample 19
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Ample 4
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
29
4 schools in area · 6 within 4km
3Good1Inadequate
  • Tarleton AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Tarleton Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Tarleton Holy Trinity CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Hesketh-With-Becconsall All Saints CofE SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Inadequate

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
24
A&E departmentsSouthport and Formby District General Hospital5 mi
Children's A&E6.6 mi
Royal Preston Hospital7.7 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust0.6 mi
Routine referral (median)6 wks
Treated within 18 weeks94.2%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,135 patients per GP
1dentist2pharmacies

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
48
Full fibre (FTTP)81%
available across West Lancashire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
81.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
82.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 206 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate58.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.7%Unemployed1.8%Retired29.6%Student3.1%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.8%Skilled & technical35.1%Routine & elementary22.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)18.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)33%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership82.9%
Among the least-deprived 23% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
48
Council tax West Lancashire · 2026-27
A £1,637
B £1,910
C £2,183
D £2,456
E £3,002
F £3,548
G £4,093
H £4,912
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
31
Croston 3 mi
Rufford 4 mi
Bescar Lane 5.3 mi
J28 M6 6.7 mi
J28 M6 6.8 mi
J1A M65 7.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
36
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 7
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Ample 29
Takeaways Adequate 7
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £285,000 74
Detached £350,000 39
Semi-detached £217,500 26
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£165k £261k £359k £455k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Hundred End 0 1.5 mi away ⇄
Bretherton 56 2.0 mi away ⇄
Mere Brow 37 2.7 mi away ⇄
Holmeswood 47 3.1 mi away ⇄
Longton 53 3.1 mi away ⇄
Croston 50 3.2 mi away ⇄
Banks 47 3.3 mi away ⇄
Little Hoole Moss Houses 53 3.5 mi away ⇄
Wymott 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Rufford (West Lancashire) 49 3.8 mi away ⇄
Bottom of Hutton 0 4.2 mi away ⇄
Midge Hall 50 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Tarleton and Hesketh Bank a nice place to live?

Tarleton and Hesketh Bank has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Tarleton and Hesketh Bank is 49/100, 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 Tarleton and Hesketh Bank?

Tarleton and Hesketh Bank is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 457 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank?

Among the top-rated schools in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank are Tarleton Academy, Tarleton Community Primary School and Tarleton Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank in total.

What are house prices like in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank?

The current median house price in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank is £285,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £350,000, semi-detached £217,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 29%. There were 74 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank

PR26 53 ⇄
PR4 47 ⇄

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