Town Pop. 492

Living in Broughton in Furness: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Broughton in Furness comes out at 45/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 94/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is healthcare, at 3/100 against a town median of 18/100.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate safety (94) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. It scores 8 points above the LA20 postcode district as a whole, which averages 37/100. Its broadband score runs 77 points above the LA20 district's 17/100. For the surrounding area, see LA20 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
61 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
↓ 27% below national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 65% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↓ 33% below national average
Public order 3 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 2 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Castle Wray 12 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 7 crimes
  3. 3 Kiln Bank Cross 2 crimes

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

Environment
84
Air Quality NO₂ 2.259 · PM2.5 4.415 · PM10 6.969 µg/m³
84
Green Space 85
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Broughton CofE Primary and Nursery 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
3
A&E departmentsRoyal Lancaster Infirmary23 mi
Blackpool Victoria Hospital32.2 mi
Royal Preston Hospital39.2 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks71.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.6%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Surgery Kirkby-in-Furness3.2 mi
GP capacity1,590 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
94
Full fibre (FTTP)79.2%
available across Westmorland and Furness
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 33 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate57.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.2%Unemployed2.4%Retired31.8%Student1.1%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.4%Skilled & technical37.8%Routine & elementary18.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)9.5%Level 3 (A levels)19%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.7%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)1.5%
Home ownership78.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
43
Council tax Westmorland and Furness · 2026-27
A £1,672
B £1,951
C £2,229
D £2,508
E £3,065
F £3,623
G £4,180
H £5,016
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
8
Foxfield 1.2 mi
Green Road 2.6 mi
Kirkby-in-Furness 3.2 mi
J36 M6 20.1 mi
J36 M6 20.4 mi
J35 M6 21.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
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 Broughton in Furness 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

Kirkby-in-Furness 47 3.3 mi away ⇄
Millom 54 5.1 mi away ⇄
Askam in Furness 51 6.2 mi away ⇄
Haverigg 45 6.4 mi away ⇄
Bootle (Copeland) 36 6.5 mi away ⇄
Penny Bridge and Greenodd 46 6.8 mi away ⇄
Swarthmoor 60 7.5 mi away ⇄
Lindal in Furness 48 7.6 mi away ⇄
Ulverston 61 7.8 mi away ⇄
Coniston 37 8.4 mi away ⇄
Dalton-in-Furness 59 8.5 mi away ⇄
Great Urswick 47 8.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Broughton in Furness a nice place to live?

Broughton in Furness has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Broughton in Furness is 45/100, 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 Broughton in Furness?

Broughton in Furness is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 30 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Broughton in Furness?

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

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Postcode districts in Broughton in Furness

LA20 37 ⇄

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