Town Pop. 403

Living in Clifton (Eden): Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Clifton (Eden) comes out at 53/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 93/100 against a national town median of 60/100. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 9 places in the CA10 postcode district.

The CA10 district averages 44/100, putting Clifton (Eden) 9 points above its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Clifton (Eden) sits 74 points above the CA10 district figure of 19/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93) and economic health (91). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CA10 postcode district.

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Clifton (Eden) scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
124.1 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 24 crimes
↑ 79% above national average
Drugs 8 crimes
↑ 503% above national average
Other crime 4 crimes
↑ 395% above national average
Public order 3 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Vehicle crime 3 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 11 crimes
  2. 2 Mayburgh Close 6 crimes
  3. 3 Hazel Bank Gardens 6 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 3.6 · PM2.5 4.6 · PM10 8.2 µg/m³
82
Green Space 35
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
28
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Clifton 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
26
A&E departmentsCumberland Infirmary20.1 mi
Hexham General Hospital34.2 mi
Royal Lancaster Infirmary40.6 mi
Hospital waitsNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs62.6%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Lakes Medical Practice1.8 mi
GP capacity1,192 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)79.2%
available across Westmorland and Furness
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
91
Employment rate56.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.2%Unemployed1.2%Retired34.6%Student2.4%Other inactive5.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.5%Skilled & technical38.5%Routine & elementary24%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.3%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership78.9%
Among the least-deprived 26% 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 C
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
19
Penrith (North Lakes) 2.5 mi
Langwathby 4.9 mi
Lazonby and Kirkoswald 8.2 mi
J40 M6 1.8 mi
J40 M6 2.4 mi
J41 M6 4.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
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 £230,000 13

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

Nearby places

Sockbridge 47 2.1 mi away ⇄
Penrith 57 2.5 mi away ⇄
Cliburn 0 2.7 mi away ⇄
Stainton (Eden) 43 3.3 mi away ⇄
Newton Rigg 0 3.9 mi away ⇄
Temple Sowerby 47 4.7 mi away ⇄
Langwathby 28 4.9 mi away ⇄
Culgaith 41 5.0 mi away ⇄
Greystoke 48 6.4 mi away ⇄
Kirkby Thore 44 6.4 mi away ⇄
Bolton (Eden) 41 6.7 mi away ⇄
Shap 51 7.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Clifton (Eden) a nice place to live?

Clifton (Eden) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Clifton (Eden) is 53/100, 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 Clifton (Eden)?

Clifton (Eden) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 50 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Clifton (Eden)?

Among the top-rated schools in Clifton (Eden) is Clifton Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Clifton (Eden) in total.

What are house prices like in Clifton (Eden)?

The current median house price in Clifton (Eden) is £230,000, around 19% below the England and Wales average.

Clifton (Eden) in context

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Postcode districts in Clifton (Eden)

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