Town Pop. 191

Living in Ulnes Walton: Liveability Score 59/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Ulnes Walton is 59/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 89/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 10 places in the PR7 postcode district.

Its broadband score runs 24 points above the PR7 district's 65/100. That is 9 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. Safety (91) and economic health (83) sit at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see PR7 postcode district.

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Ulnes Walton scores 59 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
602.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 49 crimes
↑ 1588% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 44 crimes
↑ 592% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 285% above national average
Other crime 5 crimes
↑ 1210% above national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
↑ 335% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Wigan Road 33 crimes
  2. 2 Lydiate Lane 11 crimes
  3. 3 Daisy Hill Fold 10 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 5.854 · PM2.5 5.742 · PM10 9.304 µg/m³
77
Green Space 29
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
39

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
41
A&E departmentsChildren's A&E8.5 mi
Royal Preston Hospital8.7 mi
Southport and Formby District General Hospital10.2 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)6 wks
Treated within 18 weeks94.2%
Nearest GP surgeryCroston Village Surgery1.9 mi
GP capacity2,632 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
89
Full fibre (FTTP)86.9%
available across Chorley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate57.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.2%Unemployed1.2%Retired32.1%Student2.7%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.3%Skilled & technical33.7%Routine & elementary17%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.6%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership89.3%
Among the least-deprived 18% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
51
Council tax Chorley · 2026-27
A £1,620
B £1,890
C £2,160
D £2,430
E £2,970
F £3,510
G £4,050
H £4,860
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
35
Euxton Balshaw Lane 2.2 mi
Croston 2.2 mi
Buckshaw Parkway 2.8 mi
J28 M6 2.9 mi
J28 M6 3.1 mi
J8 M61 4.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
43
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Ulnes Walton 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

Eccleston 52 1.1 mi away ⇄
Wymott 43 1.7 mi away ⇄
Croston 50 2.0 mi away ⇄
Heskin Green 52 2.4 mi away ⇄
Euxton 67 2.5 mi away ⇄
Towngate 43 2.6 mi away ⇄
Leyland 59 2.6 mi away ⇄
Charnock Richard 45 2.7 mi away ⇄
Midge Hall 50 2.7 mi away ⇄
Mawdesley 46 3.1 mi away ⇄
Bretherton 56 3.1 mi away ⇄
Farington Moss 63 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ulnes Walton a nice place to live?

Ulnes Walton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Ulnes Walton is 59/100, 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 Ulnes Walton?

Ulnes Walton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 115 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Ulnes Walton

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