Great Barrow
Village · 283 residents
71Very good
Very good · better than 8 in 10 villages
Check Local Score out of 100 · 60 is typical for the country
Each arc is a topic, coloured by its score
What’s good
- Environment scores 77, well above the typical 60
- Less recorded crime than is typical: 21 per 1,000 people a year against 100
Check before you view
- Radon: part of the area is in an affected zone, and a home test is cheap
The essentials
Everyday life
The area
Around Great Barrow
Map outline: Official built-up area
Is Great Barrow a good place to live?
Great Barrow scores 71/100 overall, which the scorecard rates as very good — 60 is typical for the country.
It stands out for environment (77) and safety (75).
Scores come from official data on safety, schools, transport, prices, health, food & drink and the local environment, for Great Barrow in North West, each measured against the national average.
Summary of Great Barrow
The summary for Great Barrow is written when the report is first opened.
Data last updated: 19 October 2026
Places in and around Great Barrow
Schools
1 place- iMap Centre