Town Pop. 373

Living in Cargo: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Cargo comes out at 52/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Lifestyle is where Cargo most outperforms the national norm: 49/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Cargo places 3rd of 5 in the CA6 postcode district.

The CA6 district averages 39/100, putting Cargo 13 points above its own postcode area. On lifestyle specifically, Cargo sits 29 points above the CA6 district figure of 20/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93). Wider context for the surrounding area: CA6 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Cargo scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
219.8 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 40 crimes
↑ 222% above national average
Public order 11 crimes
↑ 354% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 254% above national average
Drugs 7 crimes
↑ 470% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 116% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Brunstock Lane 20 crimes
  2. 2 Crindledyke Close 18 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 9 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 2.82 · PM2.5 4.252 · PM10 7.054 µg/m³
84
Green Space 11
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
35

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
14
A&E departmentsCumberland Infirmary2.2 mi
Hexham General Hospital35.6 mi
Community Paramedic Service49.8 mi
Hospital waitsNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs62.6%
Nearest GP surgeryEden Medical Group2.6 mi
GP capacity2,116 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
49
Full fibre (FTTP)73.1%
available across Cumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
78.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
78.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate64.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed64.9%Unemployed2%Retired24.2%Student2.4%Other inactive6.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42%Skilled & technical35.5%Routine & elementary22.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)19.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.9%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership84.9%
Among the least-deprived 26% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
53
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 C
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
45
Carlisle 3.3 mi
Dalston 5.4 mi
Gretna Green 6.1 mi
J44 M6 1.5 mi
J44 M6 2 mi
J43 M6 4.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
49
Pubs & Bars None
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 Cargo 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

Harker 30 1.5 mi away ⇄
Burgh by Sands 32 2.7 mi away ⇄
Houghton (Carlisle) 60 2.8 mi away ⇄
Carlisle 58 3.0 mi away ⇄
Blackbank 0 4.8 mi away ⇄
Blackwell (Carlisle) 50 5.1 mi away ⇄
Scotby 56 5.2 mi away ⇄
Dalston 49 5.6 mi away ⇄
Gretna 41 5.7 mi away ⇄
Longtown 45 5.9 mi away ⇄
Thursby 43 6.2 mi away ⇄
Cumwhinton 46 6.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cargo a nice place to live?

Cargo is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Cargo is 52/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Cargo?

Cargo is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 82 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Cargo in context

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Postcode districts in Cargo

CA6 39 ⇄

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