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Living in Burton in Lonsdale: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Burton in Lonsdale scores 48/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 93/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Among the 9 scored places sharing the LA6 postcode district, Burton in Lonsdale ranks 4th.

Its broadband score runs 39 points above the LA6 district's 54/100. Safety (93) and economic health (89) also clear 80/100. Schools (12), lifestyle (16), transport (19) and healthcare (22) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see LA6 postcode district.

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Burton in Lonsdale scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
169.5 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 34 crimes
↑ 147% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 213% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↑ 11% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 86% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 78% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Main Street 13 crimes
  2. 2 Eskew Crescent 11 crimes
  3. 3 Duke Street 8 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 2.217 · PM2.5 4.746 · PM10 6.893 µg/m³
83
Green Space 16
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
12

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
22
A&E departmentsRoyal Lancaster Infirmary12.6 mi
Royal Preston Hospital25.2 mi
Burnley General Hospital26.1 mi
Hospital waitsHarrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust1.9 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.8%
Nearest GP surgeryBentham Medical Practice1.9 mi
GP capacity965 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
93
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 23 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate55.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.9%Unemployed1.6%Retired35.8%Student1.9%Other inactive4.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.6%Skilled & technical37.9%Routine & elementary19.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)13.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.2%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership83.8%
Among the least-deprived 29% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
39
Council tax North Yorkshire · 2026-27
A £1,696
B £1,979
C £2,261
D £2,544
E £3,109
F £3,675
G £4,240
H £5,088
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
19
Bentham 2.2 mi
Wennington 2.6 mi
Clapham 5.7 mi
J35 M6 8.7 mi
J35 M6 9.1 mi
J36 M6 9.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Burton in Lonsdale 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

Low Bentham 42 1.7 mi away ⇄
High Bentham 44 2.0 mi away ⇄
Ingleton 38 2.6 mi away ⇄
Hornby 49 4.8 mi away ⇄
Casterton 51 4.8 mi away ⇄
Kirkby Lonsdale 51 4.9 mi away ⇄
Austwick 46 7.5 mi away ⇄
Burton-in-Kendal 48 8.0 mi away ⇄
Over Kellet 48 8.1 mi away ⇄
Tewitfield 0 8.6 mi away ⇄
Caton 47 8.7 mi away ⇄
Holme (South Lakeland) 45 8.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Burton in Lonsdale a nice place to live?

Burton in Lonsdale has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Burton in Lonsdale 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 Lonsdale?

Burton in Lonsdale is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 70 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Burton in Lonsdale

LA6 44 ⇄

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