Crap Towns / Southport / Bathing water
How dirty is the water near Southport?
All 2 bathing waters in or within 2 km of Southport were rated Sufficient in 2025. Across England, 297 of the 451 bathing waters (65.9%) were rated Excellent and 32 (7.1%) Poor.
| Bathing water | 2025 rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ainsdale | Sufficient | 0.1 km |
| Southport | Sufficient | 0.6 km |
| Town | Distance | Rated Excellent |
|---|---|---|
| Formby | 9.8 km | 1 of 1 |
| Lytham St Anne's | 12.8 km | 0 of 2 |
| Southport | – | 0 of 2 |