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Living in Grasmere: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Grasmere comes out at 35/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, environment stands out most: 86/100 where the typical UK town scores 64/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 20/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Of the 3 places sharing the LA22 postcode district, Grasmere scores lowest. Against the wider LA22 district average of 42/100, that is 7 points below. That sits 15 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: LA22 postcode district.

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Grasmere scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
48
311.3 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 62 crimes
↑ 413% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 389% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 346% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 323% above national average
Drugs 5 crimes
↑ 318% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 34 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 11 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 8 crimes

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

Environment
86
Air Quality NO₂ 1.9 · PM2.5 4.1 · PM10 6 µg/m³
85
Green Space 87
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
16
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Grasmere CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsCumberland Infirmary29.8 mi
Royal Lancaster Infirmary29.9 mi
Blackpool Victoria Hospital43.8 mi
Hospital waitsNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust3 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs62.6%
Nearest GP surgeryCentral Lakes Medical Group3 mi
GP capacity1,512 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
20
Full fibre (FTTP)79.2%
available across Westmorland and Furness
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
38%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
38%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 31 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
82
Employment rate63.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.6%Unemployed1.4%Retired26.8%Student1.7%Other inactive6.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.5%Skilled & technical42%Routine & elementary24.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.8%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership45.4%
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
13
Windermere 7.5 mi
Staveley 10.2 mi
Burneside 12.7 mi
J39 M6 15.5 mi
J39 M6 15.5 mi
J40 M6 17 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
42
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 18
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Ample 23
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Grasmere 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

Ambleside 45 3.3 mi away ⇄
Hawkshead 42 6.1 mi away ⇄
Coniston 37 6.7 mi away ⇄
Windermere 52 7.2 mi away ⇄
Bowness-on-Windermere 50 8.0 mi away ⇄
Storrs 35 9.1 mi away ⇄
Staveley (South Lakeland) 47 10 mi away ⇄
Keswick 52 11 mi away ⇄
Portinscale 48 11 mi away ⇄
Braithwaite 40 12 mi away ⇄
Finsthwaite 0 12 mi away ⇄
Burneside 47 13 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Grasmere a nice place to live?

Grasmere has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Grasmere is 35/100, 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 Grasmere?

Grasmere has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 48/100. There were 113 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Grasmere?

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

Grasmere in context

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Postcode districts in Grasmere

LA22 42 ⇄

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