Town Pop. 19,492

Living in Thornton (Wyre): Liveability Score 56/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Thornton (Wyre) comes out at 56/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where Thornton (Wyre) most outperforms the national norm: 66/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 68/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

No other settlement in the FY5 postcode district scores higher. Thornton (Wyre) leads all 5. That puts Thornton (Wyre) in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see FY5 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
68
84.4 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 618 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 430 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 138 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 109 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Shoplifting 76 crimes
↓ 50% below national average
other 274 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 B5268 72 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 72 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 70 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 6.4 · PM2.5 5.3 · PM10 7.9 µg/m³
78
Green Space 27
Parks Ample 10
Sports Pitches Ample 18
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Ample 4
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
62
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 13 in area · 30 within 4km
1Outstanding11Good1Ungraded
  • Thornton-Cleveleys Red Marsh SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Anchorsholme Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Carleton Green Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Carleton St Hilda's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Great Arley SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Millfield Science & Performing Arts CollegeSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Northfold Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton CleveleysPrimary · inspected 2020
    Good
  • St Teresa's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Stanah Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
66
A&E departmentsBlackpool Victoria Hospital2.7 mi
Royal Preston Hospital12.6 mi
Royal Lancaster Infirmary13.2 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)6 wks
Treated within 18 weeks94.2%
3 GP surgeries in area 9 within 4km best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,934 patients per GP
2dentists2pharmacies

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
78
Full fibre (FTTP)90.9%
available across Wyre
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 499 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
53
Employment rate52.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.3%Unemployed2.2%Retired33.4%Student3.1%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.2%Skilled & technical37.9%Routine & elementary24.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)19.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.5%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership79.4%
Among the least-deprived 38% of areas in England
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
13
Poulton-le-Fylde 2.2 mi
Layton 3.1 mi
Blackpool North 4.2 mi
J4 M55 5.9 mi
J4 M55 6 mi
J3 M55 6.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
52
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 13
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 12
Retail Shopping Ample 39
Takeaways Ample 14
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £183,750 194
Detached £277,500 47
Semi-detached £180,000 115
Terraced £143,700 24
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£92k £163k £237k £309k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Cleveleys 52 1.3 mi away ⇄
Carleton 54 1.8 mi away ⇄
Hambleton (Wyre) 42 2.1 mi away ⇄
Sower Carr 39 2.3 mi away ⇄
Poulton-le-Fylde 53 2.4 mi away ⇄
Fleetwood 45 2.5 mi away ⇄
Stalmine 43 2.6 mi away ⇄
Little Singleton 40 3.1 mi away ⇄
Preesall and Knott End-on-Sea 50 3.5 mi away ⇄
Staining 48 4.2 mi away ⇄
Blackpool 50 4.5 mi away ⇄
Weeton 34 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Thornton (Wyre) a nice place to live?

Thornton (Wyre) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Thornton (Wyre) is 56/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Thornton (Wyre)?

Thornton (Wyre) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 68/100. There were 1,645 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Thornton (Wyre)?

Among the top-rated schools in Thornton (Wyre) are Thornton-Cleveleys Red Marsh School, Anchorsholme Primary Academy and Carleton Green Community Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 13 rated schools in Thornton (Wyre) in total.

What are house prices like in Thornton (Wyre)?

The current median house price in Thornton (Wyre) is £183,750, around 36% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £277,500, semi-detached £180,000, terraced £143,700. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 14%. There were 194 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Thornton (Wyre) in context

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Postcode districts in Thornton (Wyre)

FY5 54 ⇄

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