Town Pop. 1,391

Living in Warton (Lancaster): Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Warton (Lancaster) scores 51/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is environment: 81/100 against a national town median of 64/100. Warton (Lancaster) places 4th of 5 in the LA5 postcode district.

Safety (89) sits at 80/100 or above. On the national picture that lands Warton (Lancaster) in the top quarter of all the places we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LA5 postcode district.

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Warton (Lancaster) scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
79.1 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 34 crimes
↑ 61% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 33 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 66% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Carnforth Service Area 17 crimes
  2. 2 Foundary Gardens 16 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 9 crimes

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

Environment
81
Air Quality NO₂ 3.201 · PM2.5 4.787 · PM10 7.461 µg/m³
82
Green Space 78
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
36
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Good
  • Warton Archbishop Hutton's VC Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
18
A&E departmentsRoyal Lancaster Infirmary6.6 mi
Blackpool Victoria Hospital23.8 mi
Royal Preston Hospital24.2 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks71.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.6%
Nearest GP surgeryAsh Trees Surgery1 mi
GP capacity1,845 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
56
Full fibre (FTTP)88%
available across Lancaster
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
81.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
81.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 52 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate52.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.2%Unemployed1%Retired34.6%Student3%Other inactive9.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.2%Skilled & technical33.9%Routine & elementary24.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.7%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership80.9%
Among the least-deprived 38% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
43
Council tax Lancaster · 2026-27
A £1,669
B £1,947
C £2,225
D £2,503
E £3,059
F £3,615
G £4,172
H £5,006
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
36
Carnforth 1.1 mi
Silverdale 2.2 mi
Arnside 4.6 mi
J35 M6 1.3 mi
J35 M6 1.5 mi
J34 M6 5.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £283,500 12
5-year monthly trend
All Semi
£224k £250k £277k £303k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Tewitfield 0 1.0 mi away ⇄
Carnforth 54 1.2 mi away ⇄
Over Kellet 48 2.2 mi away ⇄
Nether Kellet 48 2.7 mi away ⇄
Silverdale 52 3.0 mi away ⇄
Burton-in-Kendal 48 3.2 mi away ⇄
Bolton-le-Sands 55 3.6 mi away ⇄
Holme (South Lakeland) 45 4.3 mi away ⇄
Arnside 42 4.5 mi away ⇄
Halton (Lancaster) 49 4.6 mi away ⇄
Storth and Sandside 50 4.9 mi away ⇄
Caton 47 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Warton (Lancaster) a nice place to live?

Warton (Lancaster) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Warton (Lancaster) 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 Warton (Lancaster)?

Warton (Lancaster) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 110 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Warton (Lancaster)?

Among the top-rated schools in Warton (Lancaster) is Warton Archbishop Hutton's VC Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Warton (Lancaster) in total.

What are house prices like in Warton (Lancaster)?

The current median house price in Warton (Lancaster) is £283,500, in line with the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 4%.

Warton (Lancaster) in context

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Postcode districts in Warton (Lancaster)

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