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Living in Waddington (Ribble Valley): Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Waddington (Ribble Valley) comes out at 51/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 11 places in the BB7 postcode district. Safety (96) and economic health (80) sit at 80/100 or above.

Below 30/100: transport (21), healthcare (23) and lifestyle (27). That puts Waddington (Ribble Valley) in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BB7 postcode district.

51
OUT OF 100
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Settlement area

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Waddington (Ribble Valley) scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
96
52.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 19% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 8 crimes
↓ 61% below national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 89% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 2 crimes
↓ 47% below national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Beech Grove 5 crimes
  2. 2 Branch Road 3 crimes
  3. 3 Browsholme Road 2 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 3.801 · PM2.5 5.322 · PM10 7.903 µg/m³
80
Green Space 31
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
31
1 school in area · 9 within 4km
1Good
  • Waddington and West Bradford Church of England Voluntary Aided 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
23
A&E departmentsBurnley General Hospital9.2 mi
Royal Preston Hospital13.5 mi
Airedale General Hospital18.1 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)6 wks
Treated within 18 weeks94.2%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Castle Medical Group1.4 mi
GP capacity1,382 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
67
Full fibre (FTTP)84.6%
available across Ribble Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 21 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate49.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.8%Unemployed1%Retired42.5%Student1.3%Other inactive5.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.5%Skilled & technical36.3%Routine & elementary22.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.6%Apprenticeship9.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership83.3%
Among the least-deprived 35% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
54
Council tax Ribble Valley · 2026-27
A £1,591
B £1,857
C £2,122
D £2,387
E £2,917
F £3,448
G £3,978
H £4,774
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
21
Clitheroe 1.4 mi
Whalley 4.5 mi
Langho 6 mi
J8 M65 8.2 mi
J12 M65 8.3 mi
J8 M65 8.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Waddington (Ribble Valley) 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

West Bradford 51 1.0 mi away ⇄
Clitheroe 63 1.5 mi away ⇄
Grindleton 50 2.2 mi away ⇄
Chatburn 56 2.4 mi away ⇄
Barrow (Ribble Valley) 53 3.6 mi away ⇄
Hurst Green (Ribble Valley) 37 4.1 mi away ⇄
Whalley 49 4.3 mi away ⇄
Old Langho 46 4.9 mi away ⇄
Sabden 48 5.0 mi away ⇄
Billington (Ribble Valley) 52 5.1 mi away ⇄
Read 51 6.1 mi away ⇄
Langho 51 6.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Waddington (Ribble Valley) a nice place to live?

Waddington (Ribble Valley) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Waddington (Ribble Valley) is 51/100, 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 Waddington (Ribble Valley)?

Waddington (Ribble Valley) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 96/100. There were 32 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Waddington (Ribble Valley)?

Among the top-rated schools in Waddington (Ribble Valley) is Waddington and West Bradford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Waddington (Ribble Valley) in total.

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Postcode districts in Waddington (Ribble Valley)

BB7 55 ⇄

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