A guide to living in Lancashire
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Best places to live in Lancashire
How is ranking calculated?HomeViews Top Rated Development ranking takes into account the Star Rating and the amount of verified reviews over the past 12 months.
Viewing 1-5 out of 37
Moorfield Park, FY6
By Jones Homes
4.50
(10 reviews)
Ranked 1st out of 26 in Lancashire
Simple Life at Brookfield Vale, BB2
By Simple Life Homes
4.43
(11 reviews)
Ranked 2nd out of 26 in Lancashire
Woodlark Chase, FY5
By Lovell Homes
4.39
(12 reviews)
Ranked 3rd out of 26 in Lancashire
Waterside, PR4
By Story Homes
4.37
(26 reviews)
Ranked 4th out of 26 in Lancashire
Simple Life at Queen Victoria Place, BB2
By Simple Life Homes
4.33
(13 reviews)
Ranked 5th out of 26 in Lancashire
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Latest Reviews in Lancashire
392 total reviews
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Mrs Melissa Dickson (Tenant)
Lloyds Living at Keld, BB9
Jul 2025
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
The house truly is a dream
Mrs Melissa Dickson (Tenant)
Lloyds Living at Keld, BB9
Jul 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
I originally moved from nelson, however, I have been looking for a bigger property for some time and really wanted to move to barrowford as it is a lovely little town and my children go to barrowford school, so it is proximate to amenities, we have a local, butchers, a range of salons, a super markets and some lovely bistros/bars and cafes aswell as a park for the children
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Yes within the first day I called about my dishwasher, the maintenance team was out within 1 day of reporting the issue
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
The letting agents were extremely polite and ethical and explained every detail thoroughly
Manager response
Thank you so much for your review. We’re truly delighted to hear how much you and your family are enjoying your new home in Barrowford. It’s great to know that the space, design, and features of the property have met your needs so well—especially with a large family where comfort and functionality are essential. We’re thrilled that the kitchen and bathrooms have impressed you, and that the natural light and open-plan living areas contribute to the sense of warmth and style you described. Your comments about the garden and its suitability for family gatherings are especially appreciated—it’s wonderful to know the outdoor space is being enjoyed to its fullest. We also want to thank you for your kind words about our team, and it’s great to hear of the positive experience you have had with our letting agents and maintenance team . We’re glad we could resolve the dishwasher issue promptly and that you feel supported in your new home. Thank you again for your generous review and recommendation. We’re committed to maintaining the high standards you’ve come to expect and ensuring your home continues to be a place of comfort, beauty, and stability.
Posted by
Lloyds Living Customer Team, Lloyds Living Customer Team
Aug 2025
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Jemma I (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Lloyds Living at Keld, BB9
Jul 2025
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Overall look and design of the house is very nice
Jemma I (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Lloyds Living at Keld, BB9
Jul 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
A choice of local bars & restaurants - one within walking distance. A short drive to a variety of supermarkets and other stores. Ofsted rated 'good' primary schools and college near by. Location is quiet (some nice during the day as this is still a working site) each house has driveway/allocated parking for a minimum of 2 cars. Approximately a 2minute drive to the M65.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Very quickly. The dishwasher has a fault, someone attended same day but could not repair and a technician was then quickly booked to attend a couple of days later. Good communication.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
We do not feel there is anything we wished we had known. We made a big move from Cornwall to Lancashire so researched the area well before choosing this development. Be mindful that the development is not finished so there are building works during roughly 8am to 4pm but we were expecting this.
Manager response
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a detailed and balanced review. We're really pleased to hear that you’re enjoying the overall design and layout of the home, especially the storage space and utility room, and that the garden and planted front area have made a positive impression. We appreciate your feedback regarding the draining board and the inventory process. We’ll certainly take this on board and look into how we can improve these aspects for future residents. It’s great to hear that our team at Lloyds Living was helpful and communicative throughout the letting process, especially given the tight turnaround for your move-in date. We’re also happy that the pre-installed internet helped make your transition easier. Regarding the solar system and dual electric meters, we understand how important it is to have clear guidance. We’ll work on providing more comprehensive information for future customers to ensure everything is as straightforward as possible. Thank you again for your kind words about our responsiveness to maintenance issues. We’re committed to resolving any problems quickly and efficiently, and it’s great to know that this has been your experience so far.
Posted by
Lloyds Living Customer Team, Lloyds Living Customer Team
Jul 2025
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Ella K (Tenant)
Bay Mill, LA3
Jul 2025
Would recommend!
Ella K (Tenant)
Bay Mill, LA3
Jul 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
The location of the properties is amazing. My flat is not even a minute walk to the bus stops which is convenient for my work and social life. It is just outside of west end which is its only downside. However, the flats are in a gated community meaning you don’t experience the life of west end! When I open my back door, I don’t hear the commotion of the streets which is perfect for relaxing in the sun. The property is a couple of minutes walk to the sea front which is perfect for me and my dog.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
When I first moved into the property, there were a few minor issues. After reporting these issues, maintenance was out the next day fixing everything.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
The viewing I had of my flat was very informative. Dean showed me most things in the flat and explained certain aspects of Placefirst. Even before my viewing, the lady who contacted me with the date and time was extremely informative on how the viewing would go and answered all my questions I had.
Manager response
Hi Ella, Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review! It's fab to hear you're enjoying life at Bay Mill and that Dean and the team have helped make your flat feel like home for you and your pup. It's great to know Bay Mill is making such a positive impact on your day-to-day. We’re also really pleased that any initial maintenance issues were resolved quickly and that you felt supported right from your first viewing. We’ll be sure to pass your lovely feedback on to Dean and the wider team, it’ll mean a lot to them. Thanks again for recommending us!
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Marion, Digital marketing Manager
Jul 2025
J (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Woodnook, BB5
Oct 2024
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Woodnook is good maintenance was poor
J (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Woodnook, BB5
Oct 2024
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Always rubbish in the back alleys, the property had consistent damp issues which took over a year to fix from raising a complaint
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
It took a year to resolve a damp request which was due to faulty leak in the back door with two kids in the property
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
You can hear quite easily through the walls so hear neighbours often and the alarm system in the properties are known to be faulty and beep intermittently ever 60 seconds and no action to resolve it
Manager response
Hi J, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re really sorry to hear about the maintenance issues and the concerns you've raised regarding the property and the area. We understand how frustrating that must be. We've shared your feedback with the team, and they are looking into it to make changes moving forward. Your input is really valuable to us as we continue to make improvements. Best regards, Holly Team Placefirst
Posted by
Holly, Team Placefirst
Nov 2024
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Angelica (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Simple Life at Brookfield Vale, BB2
Sept 2024
New clean residential property with some aspect that could improve
Angelica (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Simple Life at Brookfield Vale, BB2
Sept 2024
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Nearby convenient store, small park and hospital. Has got a bus stop nearby but rarely see bus coming over. Not near good public transport. Important of having own car. Still ongoing construction so can be bit noisy now and then.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
They have got urgent, non urgent categories when dealing with problems. If problems can be individualized and more communicative that’ll be best. I needed up calling daily for couple of times just to get one issue sorting
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
In viewing the properties, staff who attended had not be very informative about the properties management process. He had attended merely just for opening up the door and let us have a look around. Wish staff will be more knowledgeable about their buildings
Manager response
Hi Angelica, Thank you for your review of Brookfield Vale! We're sorry to hear that you didn't have the best experience when moving in, due to an issue with your heating, and that the lettings team meeting you for a viewing didn't appear to be forthcoming with information. As we cannot identify you via your review, we would like to invite you to contact us at complaints@simplelifehomes.com, giving us identifiable information so we can look a little closer at the issues you faced. Your feedback is very important to us, and we would like to ensure that any feedback for the team is incorporated in to their training and development. Nonetheless, we are pleased to hear that you would still recommend Simple Life as your landlord and overall you are very happy with your home!
Posted by
Anonymous, Simple Life
Oct 2024
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