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Living in Withnell: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Withnell scores 47/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 20/100 versus a median of 60/100. That places it last of the 10 scored places in the PR6 postcode district.

Against the wider PR6 district average of 58/100, that is 11 points below. Its economic health score runs 21 points above the PR6 district's 58/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). For the surrounding area, see PR6 postcode district.

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Withnell scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
198.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 47 crimes
↑ 103% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 45 crimes
↑ 326% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 154% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 132% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 100% above national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Back Bourne'S Row 15 crimes
  2. 2 Garden Street 10 crimes
  3. 3 Hoghton Lane 7 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 6.406 · PM2.5 5.917 · PM10 9.154 µg/m³
76
Green Space 38
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
33
3 schools in area · 9 within 4km
1Outstanding2Good
  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, WithnellPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Abbey Village Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist 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
25
A&E departmentsRoyal Preston Hospital8.6 mi
Fairfield Hospital13.8 mi
Children's A&E15.3 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)6 wks
Treated within 18 weeks94.2%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,254 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
20
Full fibre (FTTP)86.9%
available across Chorley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 25 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate60.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.3%Unemployed1.8%Retired28.5%Student3.3%Other inactive6.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.6%Skilled & technical33.2%Routine & elementary18.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.3%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership80.6%
Among the least-deprived 37% 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
24
Pleasington 2.6 mi
Cherry Tree 3.1 mi
Mill Hill 3.7 mi
J3 M65 1.5 mi
J3 M65 1.6 mi
J2 M65 3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Withnell 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

Brinscall 50 0.6 mi away ⇄
Higher Wheelton 54 1.2 mi away ⇄
Wheelton 57 2.2 mi away ⇄
Whittle-le-Woods 67 3.2 mi away ⇄
Hoghton 43 3.4 mi away ⇄
Gregson Lane 53 3.7 mi away ⇄
Darwen 57 3.8 mi away ⇄
Coup Green 52 4.1 mi away ⇄
Chorley 62 4.2 mi away ⇄
Euxton 67 4.7 mi away ⇄
Higher Walton 58 4.7 mi away ⇄
Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen) 64 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Withnell a nice place to live?

Withnell has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Withnell is 47/100, 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 Withnell?

Withnell is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 138 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Withnell?

Among the top-rated schools in Withnell are St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell, Abbey Village Primary School and Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Withnell in total.

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Postcode districts in Withnell

PR6 58 ⇄

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