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Living in Greystoke: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Greystoke scores 48/100 overall, across 8 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 99/100 against a national town median of 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is transport: 4/100 versus a median of 21/100.

Among the 4 scored places sharing the CA11 postcode district, Greystoke ranks 2nd. Its categories are unusually uneven: 96 points separate broadband (99) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 54 points above the CA11 district's 45/100. For the surrounding area, see CA11 postcode district.

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Greystoke scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

86.9 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 20 crimes

↑ 41% above national average

Burglary 7 crimes

↑ 369% above national average

Public order 4 crimes

↑ 45% above national average

Other crime 3 crimes

↑ 250% above national average

Other theft 3 crimes

↑ 13% above national average

Highest-crime locations

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1 Parking Area 12 crimes
2 Sports/Recreation Area 6 crimes
3 Castle Gardens 5 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 1.9 · PM2.5 4.2 · PM10 5.9 µg/m³

Green Space 21

Parks None

Sports Pitches Some 1

Allotments None

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts None

Bowling Greens None

Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools

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1 school in area · 2 within 4km

1Good

Greystoke Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Good

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

Healthcare

A&E departmentsCumberland Infirmary15.6 mi

Hexham General Hospital36.8 mi

Royal Lancaster Infirmary43.2 mi

Hospital waitsNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust4.7 mi

Routine referral (median)12 wks

Treated within 18 weeks64.3%

A&E seen within 4 hrs62.6%

Nearest GP surgeryThe Lakes Medical Practice5.1 mi

GP capacity993 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

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 · 25 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate54.2%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed54.2%Unemployed1%Retired34.9%Student2.3%Other inactive7.7%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial42.1%Skilled & technical39%Routine & elementary18.9%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications14.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)10.6%Level 3 (A levels)14.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.7%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%

Home ownership75.3%

Around the England average for deprivation

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

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 E

Water United Utilities

Average bill regional £456/yr

Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Penrith (North Lakes) 4.4 mi

Langwathby 8.4 mi

Lazonby and Kirkoswald 8.7 mi

J41 M6 3.4 mi

J41 M6 3.6 mi

J40 M6 4.3 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Some 1

Restaurants & Cafes None

Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1

Retail Shopping None

Takeaways None

Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Greystoke 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Greystoke a nice place to live?

Greystoke has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Greystoke is 48/100, 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 Greystoke?

Greystoke is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 37 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Greystoke?

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

Greystoke in context

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Postcode districts in Greystoke

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