Town Pop. 527

Living in Abbeytown: Liveability Score 32/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Abbeytown comes out at 32/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Economic health falls furthest short: 37/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100. That places it last of the 8 scored places in the CA7 postcode district.

It scores 7 points below the CA7 postcode district as a whole, which averages 39/100. That is 18 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (84). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CA7 postcode district.

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Abbeytown scores 32 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
84
155.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 42 crimes
↑ 139% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 163% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 226% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 68% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 23% above national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 29 crimes
  2. 2 Moss Lane 12 crimes
  3. 3 Friars Garth 9 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 1.8 · PM2.5 3.9 · PM10 6.1 µg/m³
86
Green Space 4
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
5
1 school in area
1Good
  • Holm Cultram Abbey CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsCumberland Infirmary13.3 mi
Hexham General Hospital48 mi
Royal Lancaster Infirmary58.5 mi
Hospital waitsNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust4.6 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs62.6%
Nearest GP surgerySilloth Group Medical Practice4.6 mi
GP capacity1,468 patients per GP
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Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
45
Full fibre (FTTP)73.1%
available across Cumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
72.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
72.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 33 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
37
Employment rate54.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.3%Unemployed2%Retired28%Student3.1%Other inactive12.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30.9%Skilled & technical42.1%Routine & elementary27%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.8%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership73.4%
Among the most-deprived 21% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
37
Council tax Cumberland · 2026-27
A £1,674
B £1,953
C £2,232
D £2,511
E £3,069
F £3,627
G £4,185
H £5,022
Energy North West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
3
Wigton 5 mi
Aspatria 6.1 mi
Annan 9.7 mi
J21 A74(M) 13.8 mi
J22 A74(M) 14.1 mi
J45 A74(M) 14.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
3
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Abbeytown in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Silloth 44 4.1 mi away ⇄
Skinburness 38 4.4 mi away ⇄
Kirkbride 37 4.6 mi away ⇄
Wigton 46 5.2 mi away ⇄
Aspatria 42 5.5 mi away ⇄
Bothel 44 7.3 mi away ⇄
Allonby 31 7.4 mi away ⇄
Thursby 43 9.4 mi away ⇄
Crosby (Allerdale) 43 9.9 mi away ⇄
Annan 51 10 mi away ⇄
Tallentire 41 10 mi away ⇄
Redmain 0 11 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Abbeytown a nice place to live?

Abbeytown has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Abbeytown is 32/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Abbeytown?

Abbeytown is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 84/100. There were 82 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Abbeytown?

Among the top-rated schools in Abbeytown is Holm Cultram Abbey CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Abbeytown in total.

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Postcode districts in Abbeytown

CA7 39 ⇄

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