Town Pop. 588

Living in Bigrigg: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Bigrigg is 41/100, built from 9 categories. Schools is where Bigrigg most outperforms the national norm: 40/100 against a median of 23/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That is the highest score of the 3 places in the CA22 postcode district. That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (81) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see CA22 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
81
256.8 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 81 crimes
↑ 314% above national average
Public order 20 crimes
↑ 423% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 125% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 119% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
other 25 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Crescent 14 crimes
  2. 2 Smithfield Road 12 crimes
  3. 3 Beech Avenue 12 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 2.053 · PM2.5 4.299 · PM10 7.62 µg/m³
84
Green Space 18
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
40
1 school in area · 11 within 4km
1Good
  • Moor Row Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
20
A&E departmentsCumberland Infirmary35.7 mi
Royal Lancaster Infirmary43.6 mi
Blackpool Victoria Hospital51.6 mi
Hospital waitsNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs62.6%
Nearest GP surgeryWestcroft House Surgery1.6 mi
GP capacity2,099 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)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 22 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
46
Employment rate56.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.7%Unemployed1.9%Retired26.7%Student3.1%Other inactive11.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.9%Skilled & technical34%Routine & elementary33.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.8%Level 3 (A levels)19.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)22.2%Apprenticeship8.4%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership73.5%
Among the most-deprived 39% 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
27
St Bees 2.1 mi
Corkickle 3 mi
Nethertown 3.4 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
22
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Bigrigg 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

Moor Row 42 0.8 mi away ⇄
Egremont 41 1.5 mi away ⇄
Cleator Moor 39 1.6 mi away ⇄
St Bees 41 2.2 mi away ⇄
Rheda Park 44 2.8 mi away ⇄
Thornhill (Copeland) 38 2.8 mi away ⇄
Whitehaven 55 2.8 mi away ⇄
Frizington 35 3.3 mi away ⇄
Moresby Parks 54 3.7 mi away ⇄
Beckermet 44 4.1 mi away ⇄
Parton 46 4.7 mi away ⇄
Arlecdon 47 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bigrigg a nice place to live?

Bigrigg has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bigrigg is 41/100, 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 Bigrigg?

Bigrigg is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 81/100. There were 151 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bigrigg?

Among the top-rated schools in Bigrigg is Moor Row Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Bigrigg in total.

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Postcode districts in Bigrigg

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