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Living in Woodplumpton: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Woodplumpton is 52/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 99/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Among the 24 scored places sharing the PR4 postcode district, Woodplumpton ranks 10th.

It scores 5 points above the PR4 postcode district as a whole, which averages 47/100. On broadband specifically, Woodplumpton sits 53 points above the PR4 district figure of 46/100. Economic health (92) and safety (89) sit at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PR4 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Woodplumpton scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
982.8 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 49 crimes
↑ 1168% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 30 crimes
↑ 1601% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↑ 1801% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 1013% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 695% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Sidings 17 crimes
  2. 2 Clydesdale Road 12 crimes
  3. 3 Jepps Avenue 9 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 5.875 · PM2.5 5.563 · PM10 9.342 µg/m³
77
Green Space 11
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
31
1 school in area · 18 within 4km
1Good
  • Woodplumpton St Anne's CofE 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
19
A&E departmentsRoyal Preston Hospital2.3 mi
Blackpool Victoria Hospital10.3 mi
Southport and Formby District General Hospital14.6 mi
Hospital waitsBlackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs82.5%
Nearest GP surgeryNorth Preston Medical Practice2.1 mi
GP capacity1,376 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)70.3%
available across Preston
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 7 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
92
Employment rate66.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed66.8%Unemployed1.8%Retired23.4%Student3.3%Other inactive4.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial55.8%Skilled & technical31.1%Routine & elementary13.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)49%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)1.4%
Home ownership90%
Among the least-deprived 13% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
36
Council tax Preston · 2026-27
A £1,717
B £2,004
C £2,290
D £2,576
E £3,148
F £3,721
G £4,293
H £5,152
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
Salwick 3 mi
Preston 4.2 mi
Kirkham and Wesham 5.3 mi
J2 M55 0.7 mi
J2 M55 1.1 mi
J1 M55 1.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Woodplumpton 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

Barton (Preston) 37 1.6 mi away ⇄
Cottam (Preston) 47 1.7 mi away ⇄
Broughton (Preston) 51 1.9 mi away ⇄
Fulwood 67 2.2 mi away ⇄
Lea Town 0 3.0 mi away ⇄
Inskip 46 3.1 mi away ⇄
Bilsborrow 36 3.2 mi away ⇄
Clifton (Fylde) 35 3.6 mi away ⇄
Preston (Preston) 60 3.6 mi away ⇄
Goosnargh 36 3.9 mi away ⇄
Newton-with-Scales 42 4.1 mi away ⇄
St Michael's on Wyre 43 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Woodplumpton a nice place to live?

Woodplumpton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Woodplumpton is 52/100, 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 Woodplumpton?

Woodplumpton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 114 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Woodplumpton?

Among the top-rated schools in Woodplumpton is Woodplumpton St Anne's CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Woodplumpton in total.

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Postcode districts in Woodplumpton

PR4 47 ⇄

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