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Living in Great Broughton and Little Broughton: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Great Broughton and Little Broughton scores 46/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 5 places in the CA13 postcode district. Great Broughton and Little Broughton is a place of extremes: 96/100 for safety against 4/100 for healthcare, a 92-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns.

On broadband specifically, Great Broughton and Little Broughton sits 29 points above the CA13 district figure of 41/100. Safety (96) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: healthcare (4), lifestyle (17), schools (26) and transport (27). Wider context for the surrounding area: CA13 postcode district.

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Great Broughton and Little Broughton scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
96
40.7 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 43 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Public order 7 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
Drugs 7 crimes
↑ 12% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↓ 48% below national average
Other crime 5 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sonnet Way 10 crimes
  2. 2 Ballad Close 8 crimes
  3. 3 Craggs Road 6 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 2.4 · PM2.5 4.1 · PM10 6.3 µg/m³
85
Green Space 24
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
26
2 schools in area · 5 within 4km
2Good
  • Broughton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Bridget's CofE SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
4
A&E departmentsCumberland Infirmary24.1 mi
Royal Lancaster Infirmary50.2 mi
Hexham General Hospital56.9 mi
Hospital waitsNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust2.5 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs62.6%
Nearest GP surgeryCastlegate & Derwent Surgery2.9 mi
GP capacity2,214 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
70
Full fibre (FTTP)73.1%
available across Cumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 53 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
65
Employment rate60.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.5%Unemployed1.8%Retired26.3%Student3.2%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.2%Skilled & technical31.3%Routine & elementary24.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.4%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.5%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership75%
Among the least-deprived 32% 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
27
Maryport 3.7 mi
Flimby 3.7 mi
Workington 5.3 mi
J42 M6 25.5 mi
J41 M6 25.8 mi
J41 M6 25.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £199,500 20
Detached £246,062 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£159k £180k £202k £223k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Brigham 42 1.0 mi away ⇄
Dovenby 0 1.5 mi away ⇄
Greysouthen 31 1.6 mi away ⇄
Broughton Moor 45 1.9 mi away ⇄
Great Clifton 36 2.5 mi away ⇄
Dearham 42 2.7 mi away ⇄
Cockermouth 52 2.9 mi away ⇄
Tallentire 41 3.0 mi away ⇄
Flimby 42 3.5 mi away ⇄
Maryport 47 3.6 mi away ⇄
Seaton (Allerdale) 47 3.7 mi away ⇄
Stainburn 55 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Broughton and Little Broughton a nice place to live?

Great Broughton and Little Broughton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Great Broughton and Little Broughton is 46/100, 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 Great Broughton and Little Broughton?

Great Broughton and Little Broughton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 96/100. There were 76 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Great Broughton and Little Broughton?

Among the top-rated schools in Great Broughton and Little Broughton are Broughton Primary School and St Bridget's CofE School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Great Broughton and Little Broughton in total.

What are house prices like in Great Broughton and Little Broughton?

The current median house price in Great Broughton and Little Broughton is £199,500, around 30% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £246,062. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 7%. There were 20 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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