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Living in Appleby-in-Westmorland: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Appleby-in-Westmorland is 43/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 44/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 21/100 versus a median of 60/100.

No other settlement in the CA16 postcode district scores higher. Appleby-in-Westmorland leads all 3. Against the wider CA16 district average of 38/100, that is 5 points above. On healthcare specifically, Appleby-in-Westmorland sits 23 points above the CA16 district figure of 21/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: CA16 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
61
76.9 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 113 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 29 crimes
↑ 43% above national average
Drugs 29 crimes
↑ 182% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 22 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 16 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
other 32 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Scattergate Crescent 31 crimes
  2. 2 Chapel Street 23 crimes
  3. 3 Bridge Street 15 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 2.3 · PM2.5 4.6 · PM10 6.8 µg/m³
83
Green Space 17
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
30
2 schools in area
2Good
  • Appleby Grammar SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Appleby Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
Healthcare
44
A&E departmentsCumberland Infirmary28.3 mi
Hexham General Hospital31 mi
Darlington Memorial Hospital36.5 mi
Hospital waitsNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs62.6%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,226 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

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
21
Full fibre (FTTP)79.2%
available across Westmorland and Furness
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
39.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
39.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 105 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
56
Employment rate54.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.4%Unemployed2%Retired31.8%Student2.9%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial29.2%Skilled & technical36.8%Routine & elementary33.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)18.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.8%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership66.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
43
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

Transport
27
Appleby 0.3 mi
Kirkby Stephen 9.7 mi
Langwathby 10.8 mi
J39 M6 8 mi
J39 M6 8.1 mi
J38 M6 10.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 8
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Ample 31
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £257,000 30
Detached £392,000 10
Semi-detached £235,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Semi Terraced
£149k £195k £243k £290k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Long Marton 36 3.1 mi away ⇄
Bolton (Eden) 41 3.5 mi away ⇄
Kirkby Thore 44 4.5 mi away ⇄
Hilton (Eden) 0 6.2 mi away ⇄
Temple Sowerby 47 6.3 mi away ⇄
Culgaith 41 7.6 mi away ⇄
Brough (Eden) 36 7.6 mi away ⇄
Cliburn 0 7.8 mi away ⇄
Shap 51 8.2 mi away ⇄
Kirkby Stephen 45 9.1 mi away ⇄
Clifton (Eden) 53 10 mi away ⇄
Langwathby 28 11 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Appleby-in-Westmorland a nice place to live?

Appleby-in-Westmorland has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Appleby-in-Westmorland is 43/100, 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 Appleby-in-Westmorland?

Appleby-in-Westmorland has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 61/100. There were 241 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Appleby-in-Westmorland?

Among the top-rated schools in Appleby-in-Westmorland are Appleby Grammar School and Appleby Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Appleby-in-Westmorland in total.

What are house prices like in Appleby-in-Westmorland?

The current median house price in Appleby-in-Westmorland is £257,000, around 10% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £392,000, semi-detached £235,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 57%. There were 30 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Appleby-in-Westmorland in context

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Postcode districts in Appleby-in-Westmorland

CA16 38 ⇄

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