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Living in Allonby: Liveability Score 31/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Allonby scores 31/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Environment is where Allonby most outperforms the national norm: 83/100 against a median of 64/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That places it last of the 6 scored places in the CA15 postcode district. Against the wider CA15 district average of 43/100, that is 12 points below. Its environment score runs 20 points above the CA15 district's 63/100. For the surrounding area, see CA15 postcode district.

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Allonby scores 31 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
84
222.8 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
↑ 243% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 277% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 366% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 140% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 76% 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
83
Air Quality NO₂ 1.8 · PM2.5 4 · PM10 7.1 µg/m³
85
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
5
1 school in area
1Good
  • Allonby Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsCumberland Infirmary20.3 mi
Hexham General Hospital54.7 mi
Royal Lancaster Infirmary56.1 mi
Hospital waitsNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust0 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs62.6%
Nearest GP surgeryAspatria Medical Group3.7 mi
GP capacity1,704 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)73.1%
available across Cumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 23 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
42
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
Aspatria 4 mi
Maryport 5 mi
Flimby 6.8 mi
J20 A74(M) 21 mi
J21 A74(M) 21 mi
J20 A74(M) 21 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Allonby 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

Crosby (Allerdale) 43 3.0 mi away ⇄
Aspatria 42 4.2 mi away ⇄
Dearham 42 4.6 mi away ⇄
Maryport 47 5.0 mi away ⇄
Tallentire 41 5.0 mi away ⇄
Dovenby 0 6.2 mi away ⇄
Broughton Moor 45 6.2 mi away ⇄
Redmain 0 6.3 mi away ⇄
Bothel 44 6.6 mi away ⇄
Flimby 42 6.7 mi away ⇄
Silloth 44 7.0 mi away ⇄
Great Broughton and Little Broughton 46 7.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Allonby a nice place to live?

Allonby has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Allonby is 31/100, 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 Allonby?

Allonby 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 Allonby?

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

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Postcode districts in Allonby

CA15 43 ⇄

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