Town Pop. 1,260

Living in Burton-in-Kendal: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Burton-in-Kendal is 48/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is healthcare: 3/100 versus a median of 18/100.

That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 9 places in the LA6 postcode district. Burton-in-Kendal is a place of extremes: 99/100 for broadband against 3/100 for healthcare, a 96-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On broadband specifically, Burton-in-Kendal sits 45 points above the LA6 district figure of 54/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: LA6 postcode district.

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Burton-in-Kendal scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
54.8 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 31 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Other theft 7 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Station Lane 13 crimes
  2. 2 Cocking Yard 8 crimes
  3. 3 Station Road 5 crimes

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

Environment
70
Air Quality NO₂ 3.225 · PM2.5 4.812 · PM10 7.982 µg/m³
82
Green Space 45
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Burton Morewood CofE Primary 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 Infirmary9.9 mi
Royal Preston Hospital26.8 mi
Blackpool Victoria Hospital27.4 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks71.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.6%
Nearest GP surgeryDrs Irving, Smith, Hacking & Rylance3.7 mi
GP capacity1,600 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)79.2%
available across Westmorland and Furness
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 45 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate59.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.4%Unemployed1.4%Retired30.3%Student3.3%Other inactive5.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.7%Skilled & technical37.1%Routine & elementary22.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)19.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.2%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership83.6%
Among the least-deprived 23% of areas in England
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
14
Silverdale 3.5 mi
Carnforth 4.2 mi
Arnside 4.6 mi
J36 M6 3.5 mi
J35 M6 3.6 mi
J36 M6 3.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £310,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All
£254k £275k £297k £318k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Holme (South Lakeland) 45 1.5 mi away ⇄
Tewitfield 0 2.6 mi away ⇄
Warton (Lancaster) 51 3.2 mi away ⇄
Milnthorpe 60 3.7 mi away ⇄
Storth and Sandside 50 4.1 mi away ⇄
Over Kellet 48 4.1 mi away ⇄
Carnforth 54 4.3 mi away ⇄
Silverdale 52 4.4 mi away ⇄
Arnside 42 4.7 mi away ⇄
Heversham 49 4.8 mi away ⇄
Kirkby Lonsdale 51 5.0 mi away ⇄
Endmoor 41 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Burton-in-Kendal a nice place to live?

Burton-in-Kendal has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Burton-in-Kendal is 48/100, 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 Burton-in-Kendal?

Burton-in-Kendal is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 69 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Burton-in-Kendal?

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

What are house prices like in Burton-in-Kendal?

The current median house price in Burton-in-Kendal is £310,000, around 9% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 17%.

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Postcode districts in Burton-in-Kendal

LA6 44 ⇄

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