Town Pop. 984

Living in Wheelton: Liveability Score 57/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wheelton comes out at 57/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Lifestyle is where Wheelton most outperforms the national norm: 50/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Among the 10 scored places sharing the PR6 postcode district, Wheelton ranks 6th.

On lifestyle specifically, Wheelton sits 10 points below the PR6 district figure of 60/100. Safety (91) and economic health (91) sit at 80/100 or above. That puts Wheelton in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see PR6 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Wheelton scores 57 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
175.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 71 crimes
↑ 375% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 47 crimes
↑ 44% above national average
Drugs 12 crimes
↑ 270% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 65% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
other 24 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 25 crimes
  2. 2 Gorse Close 11 crimes
  3. 3 Kenyon Lane 9 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 7.608 · PM2.5 5.903 · PM10 9.502 µg/m³
75
Green Space 57
Parks Ample 12
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
41
1 school in area · 22 within 4km
1Good
  • St Chad's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
34
A&E departmentsRoyal Preston Hospital8 mi
Children's A&E13.1 mi
Southport and Formby District General Hospital15.1 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)6 wks
Treated within 18 weeks94.2%
Nearest GP surgeryBuckshaw Village Surgery2.1 mi
GP capacity2,246 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
52
Full fibre (FTTP)86.9%
available across Chorley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
91.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 31 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
91
Employment rate64.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed64.3%Unemployed2%Retired25.5%Student3.4%Other inactive4.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial56.4%Skilled & technical30%Routine & elementary13.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)47.6%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)1.5%
Home ownership84.4%
Among the least-deprived 14% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
51
Council tax Chorley · 2026-27
A £1,620
B £1,890
C £2,160
D £2,430
E £2,970
F £3,510
G £4,050
H £4,860
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
38
Buckshaw Parkway 2.2 mi
Chorley 2.3 mi
Euxton Balshaw Lane 3.1 mi
J8 M61 1 mi
J8 M61 1.3 mi
J9 M61 2.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
50
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Wheelton 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

Whittle-le-Woods 67 1.1 mi away ⇄
Higher Wheelton 54 1.3 mi away ⇄
Brinscall 50 1.7 mi away ⇄
Withnell 47 2.2 mi away ⇄
Chorley 62 2.4 mi away ⇄
Euxton 67 2.5 mi away ⇄
Gregson Lane 53 3.4 mi away ⇄
Heath Charnock 58 3.6 mi away ⇄
Bamber Bridge 60 3.6 mi away ⇄
Hoghton 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Leyland 59 3.8 mi away ⇄
Coup Green 52 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wheelton a nice place to live?

Wheelton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Wheelton is 57/100, 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 Wheelton?

Wheelton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 173 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wheelton?

Among the top-rated schools in Wheelton is St Chad's Catholic Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Wheelton in total.

Wheelton in context

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Postcode districts in Wheelton

PR6 58 ⇄

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