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Living in Weeton: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Weeton comes out at 34/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 9/100 against a town median of 60/100. Of the 24 places sharing the PR4 postcode district, Weeton scores lowest.

The PR4 district averages 47/100, putting Weeton 13 points below its own postcode area. On healthcare specifically, Weeton sits 12 points below the PR4 district figure of 35/100. That sits 16 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: PR4 postcode district.

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Weeton scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
62
411.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 53 crimes
↑ 396% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 28 crimes
↑ 474% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 450% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 503% above national average
Other crime 7 crimes
↑ 990% above national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Shaftesbury Avenue 18 crimes
  2. 2 Knowsley Crescent 15 crimes
  3. 3 Staining Road 14 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 4.5 · PM2.5 5.1 · PM10 9 µg/m³
79
Green Space 10
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Weeton 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
23
A&E departmentsBlackpool Victoria Hospital2.9 mi
Royal Preston Hospital9.4 mi
Southport and Formby District General Hospital12.5 mi
Hospital waitsBlackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs82.5%
Nearest GP surgeryQueensway Medical Centre3 mi
GP capacity2,944 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)91.5%
available across Fylde
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
50
Employment rate63.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.3%Unemployed3.3%Retired19.6%Student3.4%Other inactive10.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.8%Skilled & technical32.7%Routine & elementary21.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.3%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership57%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
50
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 C
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
8
Poulton-le-Fylde 2.9 mi
Kirkham and Wesham 3.2 mi
Moss Side 3.8 mi
J3 M55 1.9 mi
J4 M55 2.3 mi
J3 M55 2.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
19
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Weeton 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

Little Singleton 40 1.9 mi away ⇄
Staining 48 2.1 mi away ⇄
Poulton-le-Fylde 53 2.6 mi away ⇄
Elswick 44 2.7 mi away ⇄
Wesham 54 2.9 mi away ⇄
Wrea Green 48 3.2 mi away ⇄
Ribby 0 3.4 mi away ⇄
Great Eccleston 46 3.6 mi away ⇄
Carleton 54 3.6 mi away ⇄
Kirkham 49 3.7 mi away ⇄
Blackpool 50 3.7 mi away ⇄
Hambleton (Wyre) 42 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Weeton a nice place to live?

Weeton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Weeton is 34/100, 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 Weeton?

Weeton has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 62/100. There were 132 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Weeton?

Among the top-rated schools in Weeton is Weeton Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Weeton in total.

Weeton in context

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Postcode districts in Weeton

PR4 47 ⇄

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