Methodology

Scope

This release applies the published Family Liveability Index scoring framework across neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

Dataset updated

2026-03-19

Pillars and weights

The published methodology uses eight pillar scores on a 0-100 scale, where higher is better.

• Safety: 22%
• Schools: 20%
• Family: 16%
• Transport: 12%
• Health: 10%
• Greenspace: 8%
• Affordability: 8%
• Amenities: 4%

Composite rule

fli_v1_1_score_100 = SUM(weight * pillar_score) / SUM(weights for non-null pillars)

Missing pillar scores are excluded from the denominator, so the full export may include rows scored using missing-data reweighting.

Missing data and inclusion rules

The full export may include neighbourhoods scored using missing-data reweighting where one or more pillar scores are unavailable.

Headline ranking tables require both Safety and Schools scores to be present. Areas with missing Safety data from the underlying national crime source are excluded from shortlist tables to preserve like-for-like comparability. The full export may still include areas scored with missing-data reweighting for transparency, but these are not used in headline Top/Bottom tables.

• Full export: includes all neighbourhoods from the source export, including rows scored with missing-data reweighting.
• Headline shortlist tables: require eligible_ge_min_pillars = true and eligible_headline_safety_schools = true.
• In practice, headline tables require at least 5 of 8 pillars, plus both Safety and Schools.

Source limitation

Safety scores depend on Police UK coverage. Where force-level publication to Police UK is incomplete, Safety may be unavailable for affected neighbourhoods. This currently includes gaps affecting Greater Manchester coverage.

Headline ranking tables exclude areas where Safety or Schools data is unavailable, even if a reweighted overall score exists in the full export.

Downloads

Use the Press page for the full export, headline shortlist tables, charts, and citation guidance.