Town Pop. 837

Living in Allithwaite: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Allithwaite comes out at 48/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 39/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 18/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 5 scored places sharing the LA11 postcode district, Allithwaite ranks 3rd. On healthcare specifically, Allithwaite sits 10 points above the LA11 district figure of 29/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (95) and economic health (84). Wider context for the surrounding area: LA11 postcode district.

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Allithwaite scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

57.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3

Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months

Violence and sexual offences 27 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Burglary 6 crimes

↑ 106% above national average

Other theft 6 crimes

↑ 16% above national average

Public order 4 crimes

↓ 26% below national average

Drugs 3 crimes

≈ similar to national average

other 2 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 The Square 7 crimes
2 Town End Meadow 6 crimes
3 Greendales 4 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 2.343 · PM2.5 4.516 · PM10 6.852 µg/m³

Green Space 15

Parks None

Sports Pitches Some 1

Allotments Some 1

Golf Courses Some 1

Tennis Courts Some 1

Bowling Greens Some 1

Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools

1 school in area · 5 within 4km

1Good

Allithwaite CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare

A&E departmentsRoyal Lancaster Infirmary10.8 mi

Blackpool Victoria Hospital24.7 mi

Royal Preston Hospital28.3 mi

Hospital waitsLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi

Routine referral (median)6 wks

Treated within 18 weeks94.2%

Nearest GP surgeryCartmel Surgery1.3 mi

GP capacity948 patients per GP

0dentists0pharmacies

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

Full fibre (FTTP)79.2%

available across Westmorland and Furness

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

37.4%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

37.4%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

95.4%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 41 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate50.3%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed50.3%Unemployed1.5%Retired37%Student3.6%Other inactive7.6%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial43.9%Skilled & technical37.8%Routine & elementary18.3%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications11.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.7%Level 3 (A levels)19.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.8%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%

Home ownership80.9%

Among the least-deprived 24% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

Council tax Westmorland and Furness · 2026-27

A £1,672

B £1,951

C £2,229

D £2,508

E £3,065

F £3,623

G £4,180

H £5,016

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

Kents Bank 1 mi

Cark and Cartmel 1.2 mi

Grange-over-Sands 2 mi

J35 M6 8.6 mi

J35 M6 8.7 mi

J36 M6 9.8 mi

Lifestyle

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 Allithwaite 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Allithwaite a nice place to live?

Allithwaite has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Allithwaite is 48/100, 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 Allithwaite?

Allithwaite is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 48 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Allithwaite?

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

Allithwaite in context

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Postcode districts in Allithwaite

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