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Living in Coniston: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Coniston scores 37/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, environment stands out most: 85/100 where the typical UK town scores 64/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Against the wider LA21 district average of 43/100, that is 6 points below. That is 13 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (90) and economic health (87) also clear 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LA21 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
178.7 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 43 crimes
↑ 220% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 193% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 326% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 100% above national average
Public order 3 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 13 crimes
  2. 2 A593 7 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 7 crimes

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

Environment
85
Air Quality NO₂ 1.9 · PM2.5 4.3 · PM10 6.3 µg/m³
85
Green Space 85
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
5
2 schools in area
2Good
  • Coniston CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • John Ruskin SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsRoyal Lancaster Infirmary24.7 mi
Cumberland Infirmary36.3 mi
Blackpool Victoria Hospital37.6 mi
Hospital waitsNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs62.6%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity714 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)79.2%
available across Westmorland and Furness
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 39 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate56%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56%Unemployed1%Retired34.3%Student2.6%Other inactive6.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.9%Skilled & technical39.7%Routine & elementary22.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.2%Apprenticeship8%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership65.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
6
Windermere 6.9 mi
Foxfield 9.5 mi
Staveley 10.3 mi
J36 M6 17.1 mi
J36 M6 17.1 mi
J37 M6 18.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 6
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 16
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Coniston 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

Hawkshead 42 3.1 mi away ⇄
Storrs 35 6.1 mi away ⇄
Ambleside 45 6.2 mi away ⇄
Bowness-on-Windermere 50 6.3 mi away ⇄
Windermere 52 6.6 mi away ⇄
Grasmere 35 6.7 mi away ⇄
Finsthwaite 0 7.1 mi away ⇄
Broughton in Furness 45 8.4 mi away ⇄
Backbarrow 41 8.6 mi away ⇄
Penny Bridge and Greenodd 46 9.2 mi away ⇄
Staveley (South Lakeland) 47 10 mi away ⇄
Kirkby-in-Furness 47 10 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Coniston a nice place to live?

Coniston has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Coniston is 37/100, 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 Coniston?

Coniston is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 72 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Coniston?

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

Coniston in context

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Postcode districts in Coniston

LA21 43 ⇄

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