Town Pop. 843

Living in Great Clifton: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Great Clifton is 36/100, built from 9 categories. Economic health falls furthest short: 31/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100. Among the 8 scored places sharing the CA14 postcode district, Great Clifton ranks 7th.

It scores 9 points below the CA14 postcode district as a whole, which averages 45/100. That is 14 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Healthcare (3), lifestyle (8), transport (19) and schools (23) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CA14 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Great Clifton scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
62
138.8 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 55 crimes
↑ 96% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
↑ 33% above national average
Public order 14 crimes
↑ 155% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 91% above national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Gavels 17 crimes
  2. 2 Valley View 16 crimes
  3. 3 Green Garth 15 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 2.539 · PM2.5 4.185 · PM10 7.056 µg/m³
84
Green Space 23
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
23
1 school in area · 9 within 4km
1Good
  • Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery 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 Infirmary26.8 mi
Royal Lancaster Infirmary50.3 mi
Hexham General Hospital59.7 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)6 wks
Treated within 18 weeks94.2%
Nearest GP surgeryJames Street Group Practice2.5 mi
GP capacity2,626 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
73
Full fibre (FTTP)73.1%
available across Cumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 39 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
31
Employment rate56.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.8%Unemployed2.5%Retired26.4%Student3.3%Other inactive11%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial28.2%Skilled & technical33.4%Routine & elementary38.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications25.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.7%Level 3 (A levels)18.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)23.9%Apprenticeship7.8%Other (incl. vocational)1.4%
Home ownership63.6%
Among the most-deprived 29% 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
19
Workington 2.9 mi
Flimby 2.9 mi
Maryport 4.1 mi
J42 M6 28 mi
J41 M6 28.1 mi
J41 M6 28.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Great Clifton 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

Stainburn 55 1.3 mi away ⇄
Seaton (Allerdale) 47 1.6 mi away ⇄
Greysouthen 31 2.0 mi away ⇄
Siddick 34 2.5 mi away ⇄
Great Broughton and Little Broughton 46 2.5 mi away ⇄
Broughton Moor 45 2.5 mi away ⇄
Flimby 42 2.9 mi away ⇄
Brigham 42 2.9 mi away ⇄
Workington 47 3.0 mi away ⇄
Winscales 45 3.2 mi away ⇄
High Harrington 51 3.3 mi away ⇄
Dovenby 0 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Clifton a nice place to live?

Great Clifton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Great Clifton is 36/100, 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 Clifton?

Great Clifton has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 62/100. There were 117 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Great Clifton?

Among the top-rated schools in Great Clifton is Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Great Clifton in total.

Great Clifton in context

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Postcode districts in Great Clifton

CA14 45 ⇄

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