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Living in Great Urswick: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Great Urswick scores 47/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is healthcare: 3/100 versus a median of 18/100.

Great Urswick places 4th of 6 in the LA12 postcode district. Great Urswick is a place of extremes: 99/100 for broadband against 3/100 for healthcare, a 96-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On broadband specifically, Great Urswick sits 66 points above the LA12 district figure of 33/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LA12 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
135.5 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 16 crimes
↑ 55% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 265% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 185% above national average
Other crime 3 crimes
↑ 385% above national average
Burglary 3 crimes
↑ 177% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Kirk Flatt 6 crimes
  2. 2 Church Road 5 crimes
  3. 3 Weint Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 2.296 · PM2.5 4.699 · PM10 8.098 µg/m³
82
Green Space 61
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
16
1 school in area · 11 within 4km
1Good
  • Low Furness 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 departmentsRoyal Lancaster Infirmary15.1 mi
Blackpool Victoria Hospital23.6 mi
Royal Preston Hospital30.5 mi
Hospital waitsNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs62.6%
Nearest GP surgeryMarket Street Medical Practice2.5 mi
GP capacity1,242 patients per GP
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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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)79.2%
available across Westmorland and Furness
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate50.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.8%Unemployed1.1%Retired37.9%Student2.3%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.7%Skilled & technical36.3%Routine & elementary18%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)10.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.1%Apprenticeship9%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership84.1%
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
16
Ulverston 2.3 mi
Dalton 2.4 mi
Askam 3.9 mi
J35 M6 15.1 mi
J35 M6 15.4 mi
J34 M6 15.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
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 Urswick 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

Lindal in Furness 48 1.3 mi away ⇄
Swarthmoor 60 1.6 mi away ⇄
Dalton-in-Furness 59 2.4 mi away ⇄
Ulverston 61 2.5 mi away ⇄
Askam in Furness 51 3.8 mi away ⇄
Barrow-in-Furness 61 5.1 mi away ⇄
Kirkby-in-Furness 47 5.5 mi away ⇄
Penny Bridge and Greenodd 46 5.8 mi away ⇄
Rampside 46 5.8 mi away ⇄
Flookburgh 51 6.2 mi away ⇄
Millom 54 6.9 mi away ⇄
Allithwaite 48 7.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Urswick a nice place to live?

Great Urswick has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Great Urswick is 47/100, 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 Urswick?

Great Urswick is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 42 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Great Urswick?

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

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Postcode districts in Great Urswick

LA12 51 ⇄

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