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Living in Crosby (Allerdale): Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Crosby (Allerdale) is 43/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Crosby (Allerdale) most outperforms the national norm: 79/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 49/100 versus a median of 67/100.

Among the 6 scored places sharing the CA15 postcode district, Crosby (Allerdale) ranks 3rd. Its broadband score runs 29 points above the CA15 district's 50/100. Safety (90) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CA15 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Crosby (Allerdale) scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
102.3 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 48 crimes
↑ 50% above national average
Vehicle crime 12 crimes
↑ 160% above national average
Drugs 9 crimes
↑ 185% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 24% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 80% above national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Croft Crescent 17 crimes
  2. 2 Oakwrea Bank 12 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 10 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 2.2 · PM2.5 4.1 · PM10 6.5 µg/m³
85
Green Space 16
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
24
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Crosscanonby St John's CofE SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsCumberland Infirmary22 mi
Royal Lancaster Infirmary54 mi
Hexham General Hospital55.8 mi
Hospital waitsNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs62.6%
Nearest GP surgeryMaryport Group Practice2.7 mi
GP capacity1,402 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
79
Full fibre (FTTP)73.1%
available across Cumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 24 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
49
Employment rate61.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.1%Unemployed1%Retired25.2%Student2.5%Other inactive10.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.7%Skilled & technical33.8%Routine & elementary29.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)20%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.7%Apprenticeship7.7%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership75.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
42
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 D
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
18
Maryport 2.5 mi
Flimby 4.3 mi
Aspatria 4.8 mi
J21 A74(M) 23.7 mi
J20 A74(M) 23.8 mi
J21 A74(M) 23.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Crosby (Allerdale) 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

Dearham 42 1.6 mi away ⇄
Maryport 47 2.4 mi away ⇄
Tallentire 41 2.8 mi away ⇄
Allonby 31 3.0 mi away ⇄
Broughton Moor 45 3.2 mi away ⇄
Dovenby 0 3.5 mi away ⇄
Flimby 42 4.1 mi away ⇄
Great Broughton and Little Broughton 46 4.2 mi away ⇄
Redmain 0 4.5 mi away ⇄
Brigham 42 5.1 mi away ⇄
Aspatria 42 5.3 mi away ⇄
Greysouthen 31 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Crosby (Allerdale) a nice place to live?

Crosby (Allerdale) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Crosby (Allerdale) is 43/100, 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 Crosby (Allerdale)?

Crosby (Allerdale) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 98 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Crosby (Allerdale)?

Among the top-rated schools in Crosby (Allerdale) is Crosscanonby St John's CofE School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Crosby (Allerdale) in total.

Crosby (Allerdale) in context

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Postcode districts in Crosby (Allerdale)

CA15 43 ⇄

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