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Living in Blackwell (Carlisle): Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Blackwell (Carlisle) scores 50/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 89/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Against the wider CA2 district average of 55/100, that is 5 points below.

Its economic health score runs 49 points above the CA2 district's 40/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (95). Healthcare (17), lifestyle (23), schools (25) and transport (29) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see CA2 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
2,263.2 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 22 crimes
↑ 3377% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 3949% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 3771% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 3 crimes
↑ 939% above national average
Possession of weapons 3 crimes
↑ 17444% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 10 crimes
  2. 2 Church Lane 6 crimes
  3. 3 Rose Causeway 4 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 3.1 · PM2.5 4.6 · PM10 7.2 µg/m³
83
Green Space 18
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
25
1 school in area · 19 within 4km
1Good
  • St John Henry Newman Catholic SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
17
A&E departmentsCumberland Infirmary2.4 mi
Hexham General Hospital33.9 mi
Community Paramedic Service50.5 mi
Hospital waitsThe Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks72.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.5%
Nearest GP surgeryWarwick Square Group Practice2.3 mi
GP capacity3,387 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
75
Full fibre (FTTP)73.1%
available across Cumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate56.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.1%Unemployed0.9%Retired33.8%Student3.5%Other inactive5.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.6%Skilled & technical39.3%Routine & elementary16.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)14.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.7%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership77.8%
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
29
Carlisle 2.1 mi
Dalston 2.6 mi
Wetheral 4.2 mi
J42 M6 2 mi
J42 M6 2 mi
J43 M6 2.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
23
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
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 Blackwell (Carlisle) 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

Carlisle 58 2.4 mi away ⇄
Dalston 49 2.5 mi away ⇄
Cumwhinton 46 2.9 mi away ⇄
Scotby 56 2.9 mi away ⇄
Wetheral 44 4.0 mi away ⇄
Houghton (Carlisle) 60 4.3 mi away ⇄
Mellguards 0 4.8 mi away ⇄
Thursby 43 5.0 mi away ⇄
Cargo 52 5.1 mi away ⇄
Warwick Bridge 40 5.4 mi away ⇄
Harker 30 5.8 mi away ⇄
Heads Nook 34 5.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Blackwell (Carlisle) a nice place to live?

Blackwell (Carlisle) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Blackwell (Carlisle) is 50/100, 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 Blackwell (Carlisle)?

Blackwell (Carlisle) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 43 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Blackwell (Carlisle)?

Among the top-rated schools in Blackwell (Carlisle) is St John Henry Newman Catholic School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Blackwell (Carlisle) in total.

Blackwell (Carlisle) in context

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Postcode districts in Blackwell (Carlisle)

CA2 55 ⇄

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