Town Pop. 4,452

Living in Wesham: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wesham scores 54/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is schools: 55/100 against a national town median of 23/100. Furthest below the national norm is economic health, at 49/100 against a town median of 67/100.

That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 24 places in the PR4 postcode district. The PR4 district averages 47/100, putting Wesham 7 points above its own postcode area. Its schools score runs 15 points above the PR4 district's 40/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: PR4 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
70
67.2 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 123 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 73 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 23 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
Public order 19 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Vehicle crime 14 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
other 47 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Fleetwood Road 22 crimes
  2. 2 Meadow Park 17 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 16 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 6 · PM2.5 5.7 · PM10 10.3 µg/m³
76
Green Space 19
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches Ample 11
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
55
6 schools in area · 11 within 4km
2Outstanding3Good1Requires Improvement
  • Kirkham Pear Tree SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • The Willows Catholic Primary School, KirkhamPrimary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Kirkham and Wesham Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-WeshamPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
42
A&E departmentsBlackpool Victoria Hospital5.1 mi
Royal Preston Hospital6.9 mi
Southport and Formby District General Hospital11.2 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)6 wks
Treated within 18 weeks94.2%
Nearest GP surgeryKirkham Health Centre0.9 mi
GP capacity2,089 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
92
Full fibre (FTTP)91.5%
available across Fylde
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 98 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
49
Employment rate65.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed65.1%Unemployed2.3%Retired19.3%Student4.1%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.2%Skilled & technical34.8%Routine & elementary26%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)21%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.7%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership64.6%
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 D
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
32
Kirkham and Wesham 0.4 mi
Salwick 2.9 mi
Moss Side 3 mi
J3 M55 1 mi
J3 M55 1.1 mi
J4 M55 3.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
42
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Some 2
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 £202,500 28
Terraced £124,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Terraced
£122k £182k £245k £305k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Kirkham 49 0.9 mi away ⇄
Ribby 0 1.1 mi away ⇄
Wrea Green 48 1.6 mi away ⇄
Newton-with-Scales 42 2.4 mi away ⇄
Freckleton 44 2.8 mi away ⇄
Weeton 34 2.9 mi away ⇄
Warton (Fylde) 40 3.1 mi away ⇄
Elswick 44 3.2 mi away ⇄
Lea Town 0 3.3 mi away ⇄
Clifton (Fylde) 35 3.4 mi away ⇄
Bottom of Hutton 0 3.9 mi away ⇄
Inskip 46 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wesham a nice place to live?

Wesham is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Wesham is 54/100, 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 Wesham?

Wesham has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 70/100. There were 299 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wesham?

Among the top-rated schools in Wesham are Kirkham Pear Tree School and The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in Wesham in total.

What are house prices like in Wesham?

The current median house price in Wesham is £202,500, around 29% below the England and Wales average. By property type: terraced £124,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 7%. There were 28 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Wesham

PR4 47 ⇄

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