Town Pop. 4,565

Living in Warton (Fylde): Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Warton (Fylde) scores 40/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Warton (Fylde) most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 51/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That makes it the 21st highest-scoring of the 24 places in the PR4 postcode district. Against the wider PR4 district average of 47/100, that is 7 points below. On broadband specifically, Warton (Fylde) sits 53 points above the PR4 district figure of 46/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PR4 postcode district.

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Warton (Fylde) scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
51
90.7 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 166 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 144 crimes
↑ 107% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 32 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 22 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Other theft 16 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
other 34 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Canberraway 40 crimes
  2. 2 Ribble View Close 34 crimes
  3. 3 Peg Way 32 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 6.5 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 9.1 µg/m³
77
Green Space 10
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
37
3 schools in area · 5 within 4km
3Good
  • Freckleton Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Holy Family Catholic Primary School, WartonPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Warton St Paul's Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary · 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
9
A&E departmentsBlackpool Victoria Hospital6.1 mi
Royal Preston Hospital7 mi
Southport and Formby District General Hospital7.9 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust0.9 mi
Routine referral (median)6 wks
Treated within 18 weeks94.2%
Nearest GP surgeryFernbank Surgery2.4 mi
GP capacity4,830 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
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 113 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
41
Employment rate57.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.5%Unemployed2.5%Retired27.4%Student3.5%Other inactive9.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.6%Skilled & technical34.8%Routine & elementary26.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)19.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.8%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership72.1%
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 B
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
16
Moss Side 2.4 mi
Kirkham and Wesham 2.7 mi
Lytham 3 mi
J3 M55 4.1 mi
J3 M55 4.1 mi
J4 M55 4.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 6
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Adequate 5
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £218,750 44
Detached £273,750 16
Semi-detached £205,000 23
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£136k £197k £260k £321k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Freckleton 44 1.1 mi away ⇄
Ribby 0 2.0 mi away ⇄
Wrea Green 48 2.1 mi away ⇄
Kirkham 49 2.3 mi away ⇄
Bottom of Hutton 0 2.5 mi away ⇄
Newton-with-Scales 42 2.7 mi away ⇄
Wesham 54 3.1 mi away ⇄
Clifton (Fylde) 35 3.4 mi away ⇄
Hundred End 0 3.9 mi away ⇄
Lea Town 0 3.9 mi away ⇄
Lytham St Anne's 51 4.5 mi away ⇄
Tarleton and Hesketh Bank 49 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Warton (Fylde) a nice place to live?

Warton (Fylde) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Warton (Fylde) is 40/100, 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 Warton (Fylde)?

Warton (Fylde) has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 51/100. There were 414 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Warton (Fylde)?

Among the top-rated schools in Warton (Fylde) are Freckleton Church of England Primary School, Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton and Warton St Paul's Church of England Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Warton (Fylde) in total.

What are house prices like in Warton (Fylde)?

The current median house price in Warton (Fylde) is £218,750, around 23% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £273,750, semi-detached £205,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 7%. There were 44 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Warton (Fylde)

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