Town Pop. 126

Living in Harker: Liveability Score 30/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Harker comes out at 30/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 16/100 versus a median of 60/100. That places it last of the 5 scored places in the CA6 postcode district.

The CA6 district averages 39/100, putting Harker 9 points below its own postcode area. That is 20 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. Healthcare (3), schools (6), lifestyle (7) and transport (12) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CA6 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Harker scores 30 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
71
579.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Drugs 17 crimes
↑ 3988% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 16 crimes
↑ 281% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 1308% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 755% above national average
Other crime 6 crimes
↑ 2280% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 41 crimes
  2. 2 The Chestnuts 9 crimes
  3. 3 Harker Park 7 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 3.998 · PM2.5 4.57 · PM10 8.402 µg/m³
81
Green Space 19
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
6

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsCumberland Infirmary2.8 mi
Hexham General Hospital34.5 mi
Community Paramedic Service48.5 mi
Hospital waitsNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs62.6%
Nearest GP surgeryEden Medical Group3.2 mi
GP capacity4,343 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
16
Full fibre (FTTP)73.1%
available across Cumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
25%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
25%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
56
Employment rate58.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.8%Unemployed1.9%Retired26.9%Student3.1%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.7%Skilled & technical40.7%Routine & elementary23.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.8%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership79.3%
Among the most-deprived 37% 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
12
Carlisle 3.7 mi
Gretna Green 5.9 mi
Wetheral 6.5 mi
J44 M6 0.8 mi
J44 M6 1.2 mi
J43 M6 4.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars None
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 Harker 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

Cargo 52 1.5 mi away ⇄
Houghton (Carlisle) 60 2.2 mi away ⇄
Carlisle 58 3.4 mi away ⇄
Burgh by Sands 32 3.9 mi away ⇄
Blackbank 0 4.0 mi away ⇄
Longtown 45 4.7 mi away ⇄
Scotby 56 5.0 mi away ⇄
Gretna 41 5.5 mi away ⇄
Blackwell (Carlisle) 50 5.8 mi away ⇄
Oldwall 0 6.0 mi away ⇄
Warwick Bridge 40 6.3 mi away ⇄
Wetheral 44 6.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Harker a nice place to live?

Harker has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Harker is 30/100, 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 Harker?

Harker has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 71/100. There were 73 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Harker

CA6 39 ⇄

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