Town Pop. 1,154

Living in Distington: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Distington comes out at 50/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 50/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 15/100 versus a median of 67/100.

Among the 8 scored places sharing the CA14 postcode district, Distington ranks 3rd. The CA14 district averages 45/100, putting Distington 5 points above its own postcode area. Its healthcare score runs 26 points above the CA14 district's 24/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: CA14 postcode district.

50
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Settlement area

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Distington scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
48.5 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 23 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
Public order 12 crimes
↑ 60% above national average
Other crime 5 crimes
↑ 115% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 3 crimes
↓ 83% below national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Glebe Lane 7 crimes
  2. 2 Ghyll Grove 6 crimes
  3. 3 Barngill Place 6 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 3 · PM2.5 4.3 · PM10 7.5 µg/m³
83
Green Space 19
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
28
2 schools in area · 10 within 4km
1Good1Requires Improvement
  • Distington Community SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • West Cumbria Learning CentreAlternative provision · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
50
A&E departmentsCumberland Infirmary30.8 mi
Royal Lancaster Infirmary48.3 mi
Blackpool Victoria Hospital57.4 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 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,015 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
84
Full fibre (FTTP)73.1%
available across Cumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 48 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
15
Employment rate50.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.1%Unemployed4.1%Retired25.8%Student1.9%Other inactive18.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial21.3%Skilled & technical30.8%Routine & elementary47.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications31.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16%Level 3 (A levels)14.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)15.2%Apprenticeship8.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership47.6%
Among the most-deprived 13% of areas in England
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
21
Harrington 1.5 mi
Parton 2.4 mi
Workington 3.4 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Distington 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

Winscales 45 1.2 mi away ⇄
High Harrington 51 1.3 mi away ⇄
Lowca 51 1.7 mi away ⇄
Parton 46 2.5 mi away ⇄
Workington 47 2.7 mi away ⇄
Moresby Parks 54 2.8 mi away ⇄
Stainburn 55 3.5 mi away ⇄
Arlecdon 47 4.2 mi away ⇄
Whitehaven 55 4.2 mi away ⇄
Frizington 35 4.3 mi away ⇄
Great Clifton 36 4.4 mi away ⇄
Rheda Park 44 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Distington a nice place to live?

Distington is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Distington is 50/100, 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 Distington?

Distington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 56 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Distington?

Among the top-rated schools in Distington is Distington Community School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Distington in total.

Distington in context

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Postcode districts in Distington

CA14 45 ⇄

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