Town Pop. 510

Living in Cartmel: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Cartmel is 48/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 39/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 13/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 5 scored places sharing the LA11 postcode district, Cartmel ranks 3rd. On healthcare specifically, Cartmel sits 10 points above the LA11 district figure of 29/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (95) and economic health (84). For the surrounding area, see LA11 postcode district.

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Cartmel scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
94.1 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 27 crimes
↑ 59% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 237% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 90% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 20% above national average
Drugs 3 crimes
↑ 79% above national average
other 2 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Square 7 crimes
  2. 2 Town End Meadow 6 crimes
  3. 3 Greendales 4 crimes

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

Environment
70
Air Quality NO₂ 2.225 · PM2.5 4.521 · PM10 7.347 µg/m³
83
Green Space 39
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
33
2 schools in area · 5 within 4km
2Good
  • Cartmel CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Cartmel Priory CofE SchoolSecondary · 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
39
A&E departmentsRoyal Lancaster Infirmary12.2 mi
Blackpool Victoria Hospital26 mi
Royal Preston Hospital29.7 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)6 wks
Treated within 18 weeks94.2%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity948 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
13
Full fibre (FTTP)79.2%
available across Westmorland and Furness
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
17.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
17.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 22 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate50.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.3%Unemployed1.5%Retired37%Student3.6%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.9%Skilled & technical37.8%Routine & elementary18.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.7%Level 3 (A levels)19.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.8%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership80.9%
Among the least-deprived 24% 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
16
Cark and Cartmel 1.8 mi
Grange-over-Sands 2 mi
Kents Bank 2.1 mi
J35 M6 9.5 mi
J35 M6 9.6 mi
J36 M6 9.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
24
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 6
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 9
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Cartmel 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

Allithwaite 48 1.3 mi away ⇄
Grange-over-Sands 52 1.6 mi away ⇄
Flookburgh 51 2.4 mi away ⇄
Lindale 37 2.5 mi away ⇄
Backbarrow 41 4.1 mi away ⇄
Arnside 42 4.7 mi away ⇄
Penny Bridge and Greenodd 46 5.0 mi away ⇄
Silverdale 52 5.4 mi away ⇄
Ulverston 61 5.5 mi away ⇄
Finsthwaite 0 5.9 mi away ⇄
Storth and Sandside 50 5.9 mi away ⇄
Swarthmoor 60 6.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cartmel a nice place to live?

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

Cartmel is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 48 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Cartmel?

Among the top-rated schools in Cartmel are Cartmel CofE Primary School and Cartmel Priory CofE School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Cartmel in total.

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Postcode districts in Cartmel

LA11 46 ⇄

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