A guide to living in Lancashire

Lancashire is a county in the northwest of England, with a population of just over one million. It has been an economically important area since ancient times and was home to many major industries including cotton mills. In more recent years, Lancashire has developed into a tourist destination thanks to its natural beauty and culture. If you're looking for a place to live in the UK, then Lancashire might be just what you need. This guide will take a look at the county and outline some of its best features

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Best places to live in Lancashire

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Woodnook, BB5

By Placefirst

Award winner 2025

4.02

(37 reviews)

Centred around a village square with communal green space and a park, 3 streets of characterful Victorian homes are available to rent location in Accrington. These homes are a mix of 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes that retained the characteristics of the period homes.

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Ranked 1st out of 27 in Lancashire

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Lloyds Living at Keld, BB9

By Lloyds Living

4.56

(8 reviews)

Nestled within the Lancashire countryside, Keld in Barrowford boasts a picturesque landscape within easy reach of some of the North’s most popular towns and cities. Barrowford has beautiful walking routes, with Pendle Hill and the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the doorstep. Barrowford is also home to a range of locally-owned boutiques, restaurants and coffee shops, as well as nearby Ofsted rated ‘Good’ and ‘Outstanding’ schools and easy transport links. Lloyds Living have a range of brand new 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes in a range of layouts, that have been designed with bright, flexible living spaces and large gardens perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Sustainability is at the heart of these homes, from the buildings themselves to the community space surrounding them. The neighbourhoods are pedestrian led, with wider pavements and block paving throughout.

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Ranked 2nd out of 27 in Lancashire

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Moorfield Park, FY6

By Jones Homes

4.5

4.50

(10 reviews)

Moorfield Park offers a range of 2, 3, 4 & 5 bedroom homes, built with modern living in mind and to traditionally high standards. The picturesque market town of Poulton-le-Fylde has much to offer with cafes, boutiques and a monthly farmers market.

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Ranked 3rd out of 27 in Lancashire

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Brookfield Vale, BB2

By Heim Global Investor

4.45

(11 reviews)

Located in Blackburn, Brookfield Vale is situated on top of the largest hills in the area, offering desirable views of the Pennines and a good mix of urban & rural living.

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Ranked 4th out of 27 in Lancashire

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Woodlark Chase, FY5

By Lovell Homes

4.39

(12 reviews)

Woodlark Chase is a collection of 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes in Thornton Cleveleys. As well as being in a friendly neighbourhood, it is a 10 minute drive from Blackpool Pleasure Beach.

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Kennady A and William B (Tenant)

Unverified

Keld, BB9

Sept 2026

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Very pleased - thank you to the team!

Kennady A and William B (Tenant)

Unverified

Keld, BB9

Sept 2026

I’ve recently moved into the development and have had a great experience so far. Laila was so lovely, knowledgeable and attentive when she welcomed me on moving-in day, and she’s continued to go above and beyond to help me settle into the area. I really can’t thank her enough for all her help and support. she’s been fantastic! The same stands for the rest of the team - I reported a minor problem with the outside shed and someone contacted me the next day and was extremely helpful.

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

It’s a very nice area with lovely local restaurants, bars and sports facilities. Everyone is lovely and the area is quiet.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

I didn’t know there was solar panels but this was a bonus.

What is the best feature of your home:

The properly finish - very clean / sleek and has everything you need including lots of storage space.

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Iona (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Lloyds Living at Keld, BB9

Sept 2026

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Our new home 🏡

Iona (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Lloyds Living at Keld, BB9

Sept 2026

Everyone we've dealt with in the company have been lovely especially Laila she honestly makes you feel so comfortable and couldn't do more for you. If anything I would say it's not always easy to get through on the phones but then again you could be busy and that's understandable. The house is so modern and beautiful. We have had problems with the bath but have been quick to solve and have people coming out tomorrow which we massively appreciate. We are also struggling a little with our washer dryer which we mentioned today and they are already in contact with people to get them to come look at it. Everything else has been amazing. You get plenty of storage space in your kitchen , the bathroom is beautiful and we absolutely love that we can see the kids playing in the back garden through the doors in the living room. Honestly it's a dream home and we feel so lucky and greatful to be here. Thankyou so much we appreciate all you have done for us and can't wait to make lots of family memories in our beautiful home 💛

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We moved in nearly 2 weeks ago now with 3 young children and we are soo happy with our home. The shops aren't far and the town strip is close too. We've been to 2 lovely parks near by and the area is so lovely and friendly. They are still building but the workers have all been lovely too us and we've barely heard them. It's nice to hear them listening to there music and having a laugh. We've struggled with nurserys/ preschools having availability locally in the area but it's absolutely beautiful especially for families so we can understand why

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Very quickly, they asked for proof and details of what was going on, then they got the right people to come and look at the problems. We haven't had anything massive or urgent it's just been teething problems and they've been so understanding and helpful

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

The hobs is induction so you need special pans which I never knew was a thing but I will master in time I'm sure 😂 There isn't room to but a dryer

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Paul J (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Lloyds Living at Whittingham, PR3

Aug 2026

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Lovely home, lovely area

Paul J (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Lloyds Living at Whittingham, PR3

Aug 2026

Overall, I have been very pleased with the development. The design is modern, attractive and well thought out, with the properties providing comfortable and practical living spaces. The communal areas and facilities are generally well maintained and contribute to a pleasant environment. Building management has been professional and responsive, with issues generally dealt with promptly and communication being clear. The property management has also been good, with maintenance and general upkeep handled efficiently. Overall, the development feels well managed and cared for, and I am happy with the quality of the accommodation and the service provided.

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

The local area is good, plenty of local shops and bars local. A large supermarket is a 5 minute drive. Parking is ample yet some park on the road. It’s very quiet on the estate although some moan about children playing on the play areas?

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Yes we had an issue that was resolved very quickly l.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

It’s a lovely area with lots of nice residents, the house is great and the company are really helpful. They had a meet the residents just the other day with pizza so we got to meet other people we didn’t know and ask any questions

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A Jackson (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Lloyds Living at Whittingham, PR3

Aug 2026

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

A welcoming community in a rural setting.

A Jackson (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Lloyds Living at Whittingham, PR3

Aug 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

We’ve lived in Whittingham for 7 years and absolutely love the area. There is a very friendly community and we’ve made some wonderful friends. The area is clean and whilst the estate is new and quite large, the countryside character is still evident. One small gripe is that the local children tend to leave their bikes and toys in the street for sometimes weeks at a time, but kids are kids and so we can ignore that. The local sports and social club is a great facility and a great way to meet and socialise with locals. Always one event or another being promoted!

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

We had a maintenance issue which was very quickly resolved once we’d reported it through the app.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

I wish I’d known how warm the house would be in the summer! I’d have purchased more fans!!

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Lauren N (Tenant)

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Bay Mill, LA3

Jul 2026

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Bay Mill

Lauren N (Tenant)

Unverified

Bay Mill, LA3

Jul 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Great Area on the Promenade, very secure place to live with excellent security to make everything feel more comfortable.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

they answered any questions we had and were excellent and responding

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

I wish i had known about the parking on the street being so busy, but that is more of a common knowledge thing we should’ve looked at

Manager response

Hi Lauren, Thanks so much for the review! We are really glad the location and layout have worked out well, and that Ahmed made the move-in process such a smooth one for you and your friend. Great to hear the team have been quick to answer any questions too. Thanks again for taking the time to share this - welcome to Placefirst!

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Holly, Team Placefirst

Aug 2026

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