Town Pop. 2,369

Living in Caton: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Caton comes out at 47/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 98/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is healthcare, at 3/100 against a town median of 18/100.

That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 10 places in the LA2 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 95 points separate broadband (98) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 60 points above the LA2 district's 38/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: LA2 postcode district.

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Caton scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
91.6 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 66 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 63 crimes
↑ 75% above national average
Burglary 23 crimes
↑ 177% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 20 crimes
↑ 24% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
other 33 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Lune Valley 41 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 19 crimes
  3. 3 Farleton Old Road 16 crimes

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

Environment
80
Air Quality NO₂ 3.451 · PM2.5 4.929 · PM10 7.428 µg/m³
81
Green Space 78
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
18
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
2Good
  • Caton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Caton St Paul's Church of England Primary 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 departmentsRoyal Lancaster Infirmary3.6 mi
Royal Preston Hospital19.4 mi
Blackpool Victoria Hospital21 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust2.6 mi
Routine referral (median)6 wks
Treated within 18 weeks94.2%
Nearest GP surgeryQueen Square Medical Practice4.1 mi
GP capacity1,709 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)88%
available across Lancaster
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 76 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate57.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.5%Unemployed1%Retired31.9%Student3.2%Other inactive6.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.4%Skilled & technical36.8%Routine & elementary19.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.3%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership79.8%
Among the least-deprived 32% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
43
Council tax Lancaster · 2026-27
A £1,669
B £1,947
C £2,225
D £2,503
E £3,059
F £3,615
G £4,172
H £5,006
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
13
Lancaster 4.3 mi
Carnforth 4.5 mi
Bare Lane 5 mi
J34 M6 2.4 mi
J34 M6 2.6 mi
J35 M6 3.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
15
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £295,000 27
Detached £422,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Semi
£216k £255k £295k £334k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Halton (Lancaster) 49 1.9 mi away ⇄
Nether Kellet 48 2.9 mi away ⇄
Over Kellet 48 3.4 mi away ⇄
Bolton-le-Sands 55 3.9 mi away ⇄
Lancaster 58 3.9 mi away ⇄
Hornby 49 4.0 mi away ⇄
Carnforth 54 4.3 mi away ⇄
Tewitfield 0 5.2 mi away ⇄
Warton (Lancaster) 51 5.4 mi away ⇄
Bailrigg 38 5.4 mi away ⇄
Morecambe 50 5.6 mi away ⇄
Stodday 0 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Caton a nice place to live?

Caton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Caton is 47/100, 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 Caton?

Caton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 217 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Caton?

Among the top-rated schools in Caton are Caton Primary School and Caton St Paul's Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Caton in total.

What are house prices like in Caton?

The current median house price in Caton is £295,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £422,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 4%. There were 27 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Caton

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