Town Pop. 1,855

Living in Wrea Green: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wrea Green comes out at 48/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Wrea Green places 15th of 24 in the PR4 postcode district.

Its broadband score runs 53 points above the PR4 district's 46/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92) and economic health (83). Transport (13), healthcare (14), schools (21) and lifestyle (27) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PR4 postcode district.

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Wrea Green scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
38.3 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 30 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↓ 60% below national average
Public order 4 crimes
↓ 66% below national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
↓ 54% below national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ribby Road 17 crimes
  2. 2 Redwood Chase 6 crimes
  3. 3 Westbourne Avenue 6 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 4.5 · PM2.5 5.3 · PM10 8.7 µg/m³
79
Green Space 13
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
21
1 school in area · 13 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Ribby with Wrea Endowed CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
14
A&E departmentsBlackpool Victoria Hospital4.8 mi
Royal Preston Hospital8.2 mi
Southport and Formby District General Hospital9.8 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 surgeryKirkham Health Centre1.5 mi
GP capacity4,830 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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)91.5%
available across Fylde
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 50 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate54.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.3%Unemployed1%Retired34.2%Student3.3%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial55.4%Skilled & technical33.6%Routine & elementary10.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)46.9%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.3%
Home ownership84.7%
Among the least-deprived 11% of areas in England
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
13
Moss Side 1.4 mi
Kirkham and Wesham 1.5 mi
Lytham 3.3 mi
J3 M55 2.3 mi
J3 M55 2.5 mi
J4 M55 2.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £425,000 15
Detached £444,975 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£368k £416k £465k £513k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Ribby 0 0.8 mi away ⇄
Kirkham 49 1.5 mi away ⇄
Wesham 54 1.6 mi away ⇄
Warton (Fylde) 40 2.1 mi away ⇄
Freckleton 44 2.4 mi away ⇄
Newton-with-Scales 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Weeton 34 3.2 mi away ⇄
Lytham St Anne's 51 4.0 mi away ⇄
Bottom of Hutton 0 4.0 mi away ⇄
Clifton (Fylde) 35 4.1 mi away ⇄
Lea Town 0 4.2 mi away ⇄
Staining 48 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wrea Green a nice place to live?

Wrea Green has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wrea Green is 48/100, 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 Wrea Green?

Wrea Green is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 71 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Wrea Green?

The current median house price in Wrea Green is £425,000, around 49% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £444,975. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 8%.

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Postcode districts in Wrea Green

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