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Living in Hawkshead: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Hawkshead is 42/100, built from 8 categories. Measured against other towns, environment stands out most: 85/100 where the typical UK town scores 64/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 3 places in the LA22 postcode district. That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Safety (91) and economic health (83) sit at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see LA22 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
239 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 23 crimes
↑ 175% above national average
Public order 12 crimes
↑ 635% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 285% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 251% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 15 crimes
  2. 2 The Colonnade 8 crimes
  3. 3 Landing Close 7 crimes

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

Environment
85
Air Quality NO₂ 1.873 · PM2.5 4.329 · PM10 6.425 µg/m³
85
Green Space 85
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
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1 school in area
1Good
  • Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRoyal Lancaster Infirmary24 mi
Cumberland Infirmary35.8 mi
Blackpool Victoria Hospital38 mi
Hospital waitsNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust3.2 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs62.6%
Nearest GP surgeryConiston Medical Practice3.2 mi
GP capacity1,064 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)79.2%
available across Westmorland and Furness
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 25 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate55.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.9%Unemployed0.8%Retired32.9%Student2.4%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.2%Skilled & technical40.2%Routine & elementary19.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)15.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.9%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership59.7%
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
5
Windermere 3.8 mi
Staveley 7.2 mi
Burneside 9.4 mi
J36 M6 14.9 mi
J36 M6 14.9 mi
J37 M6 15.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 10
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Hawkshead 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

Coniston 37 3.1 mi away ⇄
Bowness-on-Windermere 50 3.3 mi away ⇄
Windermere 52 3.6 mi away ⇄
Storrs 35 3.6 mi away ⇄
Ambleside 45 4.1 mi away ⇄
Grasmere 35 6.1 mi away ⇄
Finsthwaite 0 6.4 mi away ⇄
Staveley (South Lakeland) 47 7.2 mi away ⇄
Backbarrow 41 8.3 mi away ⇄
Burneside 47 9.6 mi away ⇄
Penny Bridge and Greenodd 46 9.9 mi away ⇄
Kendal 64 11 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hawkshead a nice place to live?

Hawkshead has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hawkshead is 42/100, 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 Hawkshead?

Hawkshead is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 60 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hawkshead?

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

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Postcode districts in Hawkshead

LA22 42 ⇄

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