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Living in Braithwaite: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Braithwaite is 40/100, built from 9 categories. Economic health is where Braithwaite most outperforms the national norm: 96/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 15/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Of the 3 places sharing the CA12 postcode district, Braithwaite scores lowest. It scores 10 points below the CA12 postcode district as a whole, which averages 50/100. On economic health specifically, Braithwaite sits 17 points above the CA12 district figure of 79/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: CA12 postcode district.

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Braithwaite scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
79
244.6 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 48 crimes
↑ 341% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 215% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 245% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 182% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 249% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ferry Terminal 26 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 17 crimes
  3. 3 Ashcroft Close 7 crimes

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

Environment
87
Air Quality NO₂ 1.909 · PM2.5 4.092 · PM10 6.176 µg/m³
85
Green Space 92
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
6
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Braithwaite CofE 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
7
A&E departmentsCumberland Infirmary21.9 mi
Royal Lancaster Infirmary41.6 mi
Hexham General Hospital50.3 mi
Hospital waitsNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs62.6%
Nearest GP surgeryCastlehead Medical Centre2.3 mi
GP capacity1,151 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
15
Full fibre (FTTP)73.1%
available across Cumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
24.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
24.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
96
Employment rate53%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53%Unemployed1.6%Retired35.9%Student2.7%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41%Skilled & technical39.4%Routine & elementary19.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.4%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership76.5%
Among the least-deprived 33% 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
16
Aspatria 12.2 mi
Maryport 14.3 mi
Flimby 14.5 mi
J41 M6 17.1 mi
J41 M6 17.3 mi
J40 M6 17.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
38
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Braithwaite 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

Portinscale 48 1.2 mi away ⇄
Keswick 52 2.3 mi away ⇄
Cockermouth 52 8.0 mi away ⇄
Redmain 0 9.0 mi away ⇄
Brigham 42 9.9 mi away ⇄
Bothel 44 9.9 mi away ⇄
Dovenby 0 10 mi away ⇄
Howbeck 0 10 mi away ⇄
Greysouthen 31 10 mi away ⇄
Tallentire 41 11 mi away ⇄
Great Broughton and Little Broughton 46 11 mi away ⇄
Caldbeck 37 11 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Braithwaite a nice place to live?

Braithwaite has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Braithwaite is 40/100, 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 Braithwaite?

Braithwaite is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 79/100. There were 80 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Braithwaite?

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

Braithwaite in context

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Postcode districts in Braithwaite

CA12 50 ⇄

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