Town Pop. 7,151

Living in Dalton-in-Furness: Liveability Score 59/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Dalton-in-Furness comes out at 59/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 94/100 against a national town median of 60/100. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 3 places in the LA13 postcode district.

It scores 6 points below the LA13 postcode district as a whole, which averages 65/100. Its broadband score runs 33 points above the LA13 district's 61/100. That is 9 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see LA13 postcode district.

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Dalton-in-Furness scores 59 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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LA13 0AA LA13 9AA LA13 LA15

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
79
68.1 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 222 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 72 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
Public order 53 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 34 crimes
↓ 68% below national average
Other crime 23 crimes
↑ 60% above national average
other 83 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Fair View 23 crimes
  2. 2 Chapel Street 19 crimes
  3. 3 Hare Ghyll 19 crimes

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

Environment
80
Air Quality NO₂ 3.1 · PM2.5 4.9 · PM10 8.8 µg/m³
81
Green Space 76
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Ample 7
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
52
5 schools in area · 16 within 4km
1Outstanding3Good1Ungraded
  • George Romney Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Chapel Street Infants and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Dalton St Mary's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Dowdales SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-FurnessPrimary
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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 Infirmary16.8 mi
Blackpool Victoria Hospital23.4 mi
Royal Preston Hospital31.2 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks71.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.6%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,241 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
94
Full fibre (FTTP)79.2%
available across Westmorland and Furness
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 242 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
61
Employment rate59%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59%Unemployed2.5%Retired26.2%Student3%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33%Skilled & technical33.3%Routine & elementary33.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)21%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.7%Apprenticeship10.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership78.5%
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
41
Dalton 0.1 mi
Askam 2.6 mi
Roose 2.8 mi
J35 M6 17.4 mi
J34 M6 17.6 mi
J35 M6 17.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
37
Pubs & Bars Adequate 8
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 7
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Ample 40
Takeaways Adequate 8
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £168,000 81
Semi-detached £227,500 30
Terraced £140,000 41
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£110k £172k £235k £297k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Lindal in Furness 48 1.9 mi away ⇄
Great Urswick 47 2.4 mi away ⇄
Askam in Furness 51 2.4 mi away ⇄
Barrow-in-Furness 61 3.1 mi away ⇄
Swarthmoor 60 3.3 mi away ⇄
Ulverston 61 4.6 mi away ⇄
Rampside 46 5.0 mi away ⇄
Millom 54 5.2 mi away ⇄
Kirkby-in-Furness 47 5.3 mi away ⇄
Haverigg 45 5.7 mi away ⇄
Penny Bridge and Greenodd 46 7.5 mi away ⇄
Broughton in Furness 45 8.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Dalton-in-Furness a nice place to live?

Dalton-in-Furness is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Dalton-in-Furness is 59/100, 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 Dalton-in-Furness?

Dalton-in-Furness is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 79/100. There were 487 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Dalton-in-Furness?

Among the top-rated schools in Dalton-in-Furness are George Romney Junior School, Chapel Street Infants and Nursery School and Dalton St Mary's CofE Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Dalton-in-Furness in total.

What are house prices like in Dalton-in-Furness?

The current median house price in Dalton-in-Furness is £168,000, around 41% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £227,500, terraced £140,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 21%. There were 81 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Dalton-in-Furness in context

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Postcode districts in Dalton-in-Furness

LA13 65 ⇄
LA15 53 ⇄

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