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Living in Bootle (Copeland): Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bootle (Copeland) scores 36/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, environment stands out most: 85/100 where the typical UK town scores 64/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That sits 14 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93). Below 30/100: healthcare (3), lifestyle (4), transport (6) and schools (9). Wider context for the surrounding area: LA19 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
176.7 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 19 crimes
↑ 146% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 640% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 177% above national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
↑ 258% above national average
Other crime 3 crimes
↑ 545% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Lowther Street 7 crimes
  2. 2 Hycemoor Way 4 crimes
  3. 3 Bootle 4 crimes

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

Environment
85
Air Quality NO₂ 1.527 · PM2.5 4.222 · PM10 6.843 µg/m³
85
Green Space 85
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area
1Good
  • Captain Shaw's CofE SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRoyal Lancaster Infirmary28.2 mi
Blackpool Victoria Hospital34.7 mi
Royal Preston Hospital43.1 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust6.1 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Surgery Kirkby-in-Furness8.3 mi
GP capacity2,393 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)73.1%
available across Cumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate55.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.9%Unemployed1.2%Retired32.1%Student2%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.8%Skilled & technical39.3%Routine & elementary24.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.5%Apprenticeship8.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership69.6%
Among the most-deprived 31% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
32
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 E
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
6
Bootle 1.1 mi
Silecroft 4.2 mi
Ravenglass 5.3 mi
J36 M6 26.7 mi
J36 M6 26.9 mi
J35 M6 27.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Bootle (Copeland) 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

Haverigg 45 6.5 mi away ⇄
Broughton in Furness 45 6.5 mi away ⇄
Millom 54 6.5 mi away ⇄
Kirkby-in-Furness 47 8.4 mi away ⇄
Seascale 44 9.1 mi away ⇄
Askam in Furness 51 9.5 mi away ⇄
Gosforth 41 9.8 mi away ⇄
Sellafield 0 11 mi away ⇄
Dalton-in-Furness 59 12 mi away ⇄
Lindal in Furness 48 12 mi away ⇄
Swarthmoor 60 12 mi away ⇄
Beckermet 44 13 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bootle (Copeland) a nice place to live?

Bootle (Copeland) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bootle (Copeland) is 36/100, 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 Bootle (Copeland)?

Bootle (Copeland) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 41 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bootle (Copeland)?

Among the top-rated schools in Bootle (Copeland) is Captain Shaw's CofE School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Bootle (Copeland) in total.

Bootle (Copeland) in context

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Postcode districts in Bootle (Copeland)

LA19 36 ⇄

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