Town Pop. 748

Living in Broughton Moor: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Broughton Moor comes out at 45/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is economic health, at 26/100 against a town median of 67/100. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 6 places in the CA15 postcode district.

Safety (84) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: lifestyle (16), healthcare (24) and transport (27). That puts Broughton Moor in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CA15 postcode district.

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Broughton Moor scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
84
111 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 35 crimes
↑ 41% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 137% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 57% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 47% below national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Heatherfields 13 crimes
  2. 2 The Avenue 11 crimes
  3. 3 Collins Terrace 10 crimes

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

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 2.1 · PM2.5 4.1 · PM10 7 µg/m³
85
Green Space 40
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
32
1 school in area · 12 within 4km
1Requires Improvement
  • Broughton Moor Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
24
A&E departmentsCumberland Infirmary24.8 mi
Royal Lancaster Infirmary52 mi
Hexham General Hospital58 mi
Hospital waitsNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs62.6%
Nearest GP surgeryMaryport Group Practice1.6 mi
GP capacity1,402 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
56
Full fibre (FTTP)73.1%
available across Cumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
81.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
81.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 30 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
26
Employment rate62%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62%Unemployed2.2%Retired22.1%Student2.4%Other inactive11.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial22.7%Skilled & technical32.5%Routine & elementary44.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications25.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)21.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)17.5%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership64.8%
Among the most-deprived 23% 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
Maryport 1.9 mi
Flimby 2 mi
Workington 4.6 mi
J42 M6 26.3 mi
J42 M6 26.6 mi
J44 M6 26.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Broughton Moor 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

Dearham 42 1.7 mi away ⇄
Flimby 42 1.8 mi away ⇄
Maryport 47 1.8 mi away ⇄
Great Broughton and Little Broughton 46 1.9 mi away ⇄
Great Clifton 36 2.5 mi away ⇄
Dovenby 0 2.6 mi away ⇄
Brigham 42 2.9 mi away ⇄
Seaton (Allerdale) 47 2.9 mi away ⇄
Greysouthen 31 3.0 mi away ⇄
Crosby (Allerdale) 43 3.2 mi away ⇄
Siddick 34 3.3 mi away ⇄
Stainburn 55 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Broughton Moor a nice place to live?

Broughton Moor has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Broughton Moor 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 Moor?

Broughton Moor is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 84/100. There were 83 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Broughton Moor in context

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Postcode districts in Broughton Moor

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