Town Pop. 2,999

Living in Askam in Furness: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Askam in Furness comes out at 51/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 85/100 against a national town median of 60/100. On broadband specifically, Askam in Furness sits 21 points above the LA16 district figure of 64/100.

Safety (93) also clears 80/100. Below 30/100: healthcare (5) and lifestyle (22). That puts Askam in Furness in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: LA16 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
39.3 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 69 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↓ 80% below national average
Other crime 9 crimes
↑ 50% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↓ 54% below national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Steel Street 16 crimes
  2. 2 Vulcan Close 10 crimes
  3. 3 High Duddon Close 8 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 2.5 · PM2.5 5 · PM10 8.8 µg/m³
81
Green Space 73
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
31
2 schools in area · 7 within 4km
2Good
  • Askam Village SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Ireleth St Peter's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsRoyal Lancaster Infirmary18.6 mi
Blackpool Victoria Hospital26 mi
Royal Preston Hospital33.7 mi
Hospital waitsNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust1.9 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs62.6%
Nearest GP surgeryMarket Street Medical Practice2.3 mi
GP capacity1,241 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
85
Full fibre (FTTP)79.2%
available across Westmorland and Furness
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 100 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate60.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.3%Unemployed1.8%Retired28.1%Student1.6%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.7%Skilled & technical32.5%Routine & elementary32.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)21.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.5%Apprenticeship9.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership86.7%
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
35
Askam 0.1 mi
Dalton 2.5 mi
Millom 3.2 mi
J35 M6 18.7 mi
J35 M6 19 mi
J34 M6 19.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
22
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 6
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £225,000 32
Detached £385,000 11
Semi-detached £230,000 10
Terraced £115,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£111k £194k £279k £362k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Dalton-in-Furness 59 2.4 mi away ⇄
Lindal in Furness 48 2.5 mi away ⇄
Millom 54 3.1 mi away ⇄
Kirkby-in-Furness 47 3.1 mi away ⇄
Swarthmoor 60 3.6 mi away ⇄
Great Urswick 47 3.8 mi away ⇄
Haverigg 45 3.9 mi away ⇄
Ulverston 61 4.8 mi away ⇄
Barrow-in-Furness 61 4.9 mi away ⇄
Broughton in Furness 45 6.2 mi away ⇄
Penny Bridge and Greenodd 46 6.8 mi away ⇄
Rampside 46 7.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Askam in Furness a nice place to live?

Askam in Furness is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Askam in Furness is 51/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Askam in Furness?

Askam in Furness is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 118 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Askam in Furness?

Among the top-rated schools in Askam in Furness are Askam Village School and Ireleth St Peter's CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Askam in Furness in total.

What are house prices like in Askam in Furness?

The current median house price in Askam in Furness is £225,000, around 21% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £385,000, semi-detached £230,000, terraced £115,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 17%. There were 32 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Askam in Furness

LA16 49 ⇄

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