Town Pop. 649

Living in Beckermet: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Beckermet comes out at 44/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 90/100 against a national town median of 67/100. It scores 6 points above the CA21 postcode district as a whole, which averages 38/100.

On economic health specifically, Beckermet sits 27 points above the CA21 district figure of 63/100. Safety (95) and broadband (82) sit at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: healthcare (5), lifestyle (8), transport (12) and schools (18). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CA21 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
53.9 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 12 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 104% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 120% above national average
Drugs 3 crimes
↑ 39% above national average
Public order 2 crimes
↓ 52% below national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 7 crimes
  2. 2 Kirkbeck Drive 6 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 5 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 1.584 · PM2.5 4.149 · PM10 6.8 µg/m³
85
Green Space 8
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
18
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Beckermet CofE 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 departmentsCumberland Infirmary38.1 mi
Royal Lancaster Infirmary39.9 mi
Blackpool Victoria Hospital47.5 mi
Hospital waitsNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust2.6 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs62.6%
Nearest GP surgeryWestcroft House Surgery2.6 mi
GP capacity2,099 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
82
Full fibre (FTTP)73.1%
available across Cumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 31 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
90
Employment rate58.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.1%Unemployed1.6%Retired31.8%Student1.5%Other inactive7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.1%Skilled & technical33.4%Routine & elementary18.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.9%Apprenticeship7.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership87.2%
Among the least-deprived 29% 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
12
Braystones 1.2 mi
Sellafield 2.1 mi
Nethertown 2.1 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Beckermet 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

Thornhill (Copeland) 38 1.3 mi away ⇄
Sellafield 0 2.0 mi away ⇄
Egremont 41 2.6 mi away ⇄
Seascale 44 3.7 mi away ⇄
Gosforth 41 3.8 mi away ⇄
Bigrigg 41 4.1 mi away ⇄
St Bees 41 4.4 mi away ⇄
Moor Row 42 4.8 mi away ⇄
Cleator Moor 39 5.2 mi away ⇄
Rheda Park 44 6.3 mi away ⇄
Frizington 35 6.6 mi away ⇄
Whitehaven 55 6.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Beckermet a nice place to live?

Beckermet has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Beckermet is 44/100, 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 Beckermet?

Beckermet is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 35 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Beckermet?

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

Beckermet in context

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Postcode districts in Beckermet

CA21 38 ⇄

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