Town Pop. 1,268

Living in Flookburgh: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Flookburgh is 51/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Flookburgh most outperforms the national norm: 89/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 5 places in the LA11 postcode district.

Against the wider LA11 district average of 46/100, that is 5 points above. Its broadband score runs 62 points above the LA11 district's 27/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). For the surrounding area, see LA11 postcode district.

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Flookburgh scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
127.8 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 89 crimes
↑ 111% above national average
Burglary 15 crimes
↑ 237% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 62% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
Public order 11 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Willow Lane 50 crimes
  2. 2 Station Road 9 crimes
  3. 3 Eccleston Meadow 7 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 1.944 · PM2.5 4.461 · PM10 6.586 µg/m³
84
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
30
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Flookburgh CofE Primary 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
26
A&E departmentsRoyal Lancaster Infirmary10 mi
Blackpool Victoria Hospital22.9 mi
Royal Preston Hospital27.1 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)6 wks
Treated within 18 weeks94.2%
Nearest GP surgeryCartmel Surgery2.3 mi
GP capacity948 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
89
Full fibre (FTTP)79.2%
available across Westmorland and Furness
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 37 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate54.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.8%Unemployed1.8%Retired34.1%Student2.7%Other inactive6.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.9%Skilled & technical39.7%Routine & elementary23.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.4%Level 3 (A levels)19%Level 4+ (degree & above)36%Apprenticeship8.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership77.3%
Among the least-deprived 32% 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 D
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
23
Cark and Cartmel 0.9 mi
Kents Bank 1.8 mi
Grange-over-Sands 3.3 mi
J35 M6 9.1 mi
J35 M6 9.3 mi
J34 M6 10.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
23
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £257,500 12
5-year monthly trend
All
£209k £220k £231k £242k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Allithwaite 48 1.4 mi away ⇄
Cartmel 48 2.4 mi away ⇄
Grange-over-Sands 52 2.5 mi away ⇄
Lindale 37 4.5 mi away ⇄
Ulverston 61 5.1 mi away ⇄
Silverdale 52 5.7 mi away ⇄
Arnside 42 5.8 mi away ⇄
Penny Bridge and Greenodd 46 6.1 mi away ⇄
Swarthmoor 60 6.1 mi away ⇄
Backbarrow 41 6.2 mi away ⇄
Great Urswick 47 6.2 mi away ⇄
Storth and Sandside 50 7.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Flookburgh a nice place to live?

Flookburgh is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Flookburgh is 51/100, 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 Flookburgh?

Flookburgh is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 162 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Flookburgh?

Among the top-rated schools in Flookburgh is Flookburgh CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Flookburgh in total.

What are house prices like in Flookburgh?

The current median house price in Flookburgh is £257,500, around 10% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 15%.

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Postcode districts in Flookburgh

LA11 46 ⇄

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