Is PR8 5JF a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

81 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of PR8 5JF. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
34
Public order
11
Anti-social behaviour
9
Criminal damage & arson
8
Drugs
6
Other theft
6
Vehicle crime
3
Shoplifting
2

House prices

£231,816

Average price in West Lancashire (2026-06, UK House Price Index). Up 4.3% year on year.

Terraced
£173,702
Semi-detached
£226,057
Detached
£367,905
Flat / maisonette
£119,652

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for PR8 5JF specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near PR8 5JF on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near PR8 5JF on Check Food Hygiene

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