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Living in Burgh by Sands: Liveability Score 32/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Burgh by Sands comes out at 32/100 on the 8 categories we can score here. Environment is where Burgh by Sands most outperforms the national norm: 83/100 against a median of 64/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 37/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Of the 3 places sharing the CA5 postcode district, Burgh by Sands scores lowest. Against the wider CA5 district average of 38/100, that is 6 points below. On environment specifically, Burgh by Sands sits 21 points above the CA5 district figure of 62/100. For the surrounding area, see CA5 postcode district.

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Burgh by Sands scores 32 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
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74.7 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 19 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 25% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
↓ 10% below national average
Burglary 2 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Cross House Gardens 7 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 7 crimes
  3. 3 Hillcroft 4 crimes

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

Environment
83
Air Quality NO₂ 2.243 · PM2.5 4.138 · PM10 6.8 µg/m³
85
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Burgh by Sands SchoolPrimary · 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
3
A&E departmentsCumberland Infirmary4 mi
Hexham General Hospital38.1 mi
Community Paramedic Service52.2 mi
Hospital waitsNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust3.9 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs62.6%
Nearest GP surgeryEden Medical Group4.6 mi
GP capacity4,343 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
37
Full fibre (FTTP)73.1%
available across Cumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
63.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
63.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 27 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate61.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.4%Unemployed0.9%Retired28.8%Student2.6%Other inactive6.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.2%Skilled & technical39.6%Routine & elementary19.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)19.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.1%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership84%
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
10
Carlisle 5.4 mi
Gretna Green 5.5 mi
Dalston 5.9 mi
J44 M6 4.2 mi
J44 M6 4.7 mi
J45 A74(M) 4.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
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 Burgh by Sands 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

Cargo 52 2.7 mi away ⇄
Harker 30 3.9 mi away ⇄
Carlisle 58 5.1 mi away ⇄
Gretna 41 5.1 mi away ⇄
Blackbank 0 5.2 mi away ⇄
Houghton (Carlisle) 60 5.4 mi away ⇄
Thursby 43 5.5 mi away ⇄
Dalston 49 6.0 mi away ⇄
Kirkbride 37 6.3 mi away ⇄
Eastriggs 32 6.5 mi away ⇄
Blackwell (Carlisle) 50 6.6 mi away ⇄
Longtown 45 6.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Burgh by Sands a nice place to live?

Burgh by Sands has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Burgh by Sands is 32/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

What are the best schools in Burgh by Sands?

Among the top-rated schools in Burgh by Sands is Burgh by Sands School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Burgh by Sands in total.

Burgh by Sands in context

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Postcode districts in Burgh by Sands

CA5 38 ⇄

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