Town Pop. 3,186

Living in Whittle-le-Woods: Liveability Score 67/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Whittle-le-Woods scores 67/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 55/100 against a national town median of 18/100. No other settlement in the PR6 postcode district scores higher. Whittle-le-Woods leads all 10.

Notably, nothing falls below 50/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. The PR6 district averages 58/100, putting Whittle-le-Woods 9 points above its own postcode area. That sits 17 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: PR6 postcode district.

67
OUT OF 100
Good
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Whittle-le-Woods scores 67 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
76.6 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 93 crimes
↑ 92% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 82 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Drugs 12 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↓ 49% below national average
other 32 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
71
Air Quality NO₂ 9.7 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 11.8 µg/m³
71
Green Space 69
Parks Ample 33
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Ample 8

Services

Schools
50
3 schools in area · 34 within 4km
3Good
  • Clayton-le-Woods Manor Road Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Chad's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Whittle-le-Woods Church of England 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
55
A&E departmentsRoyal Preston Hospital7.1 mi
Children's A&E12.2 mi
Southport and Formby District General Hospital14.2 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)6 wks
Treated within 18 weeks94.2%
Nearest GP surgeryBuckshaw Village Surgery1 mi
GP capacity2,204 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

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
88
Full fibre (FTTP)86.9%
available across Chorley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 116 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate63.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.6%Unemployed2.1%Retired24.9%Student3.6%Other inactive5.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.1%Skilled & technical30.3%Routine & elementary15.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.2%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)1.4%
Home ownership85.8%
Among the least-deprived 10% 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
53
Buckshaw Parkway 1.3 mi
Chorley 2.2 mi
Euxton Balshaw Lane 2.3 mi
J8 M61 0.8 mi
J8 M61 1.4 mi
J28 M6 1.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
52
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £357,000 31
Detached £415,000 18
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£167k £300k £437k £570k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Wheelton 57 1.1 mi away ⇄
Euxton 67 1.6 mi away ⇄
Higher Wheelton 54 2.1 mi away ⇄
Chorley 62 2.2 mi away ⇄
Brinscall 50 2.7 mi away ⇄
Leyland 59 2.8 mi away ⇄
Bamber Bridge 60 3.1 mi away ⇄
Withnell 47 3.2 mi away ⇄
Gregson Lane 53 3.4 mi away ⇄
Farington Moss 63 3.6 mi away ⇄
Heath Charnock 58 3.7 mi away ⇄
Charnock Richard 45 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Whittle-le-Woods a nice place to live?

Yes, Whittle-le-Woods is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Whittle-le-Woods is 67/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Whittle-le-Woods?

Whittle-le-Woods is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 244 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Whittle-le-Woods?

Among the top-rated schools in Whittle-le-Woods are Clayton-le-Woods Manor Road Primary School, St Chad's Catholic Primary School and Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Whittle-le-Woods in total.

What are house prices like in Whittle-le-Woods?

The current median house price in Whittle-le-Woods is £357,000, around 25% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £415,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 80%. There were 31 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Whittle-le-Woods in context

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Postcode districts in Whittle-le-Woods

PR6 58 ⇄

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