Town Pop. 322

Living in Hayton (Carlisle): Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Hayton (Carlisle) is 38/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is schools, at 5/100 against a town median of 23/100. Hayton (Carlisle) places 3rd of 4 in the CA8 postcode district.

Its economic health score runs 13 points above the CA8 district's 61/100. That is 12 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (93) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: CA8 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Hayton (Carlisle) scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
198.8 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 31 crimes
↑ 189% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 403% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 378% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 352% above national average
Possession of weapons 1 crimes
↑ 244% above national average
other 2 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Millriggs 14 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 7 crimes
  3. 3 Langley Gardens 6 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 2.316 · PM2.5 4.398 · PM10 7.333 µg/m³
84
Green Space 9
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
5
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Hayton CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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 Infirmary7.4 mi
Hexham General Hospital26.9 mi
Community Paramedic Service43.2 mi
Hospital waitsNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs62.6%
Nearest GP surgeryBrampton Medical Practice2.5 mi
GP capacity1,474 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
58
Full fibre (FTTP)73.1%
available across Cumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
92.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
74
Employment rate51.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.6%Unemployed1.6%Retired35.9%Student3.5%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.4%Skilled & technical36.7%Routine & elementary24.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.5%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership84.3%
Among the least-deprived 31% 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
9
Brampton 2.9 mi
Wetheral 3.2 mi
Carlisle 6.7 mi
J43 M6 4.8 mi
J43 M6 4.9 mi
J42 M6 5.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Hayton (Carlisle) 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

Heads Nook 34 1.8 mi away ⇄
Warwick Bridge 40 2.0 mi away ⇄
Brampton (Carlisle) 45 2.4 mi away ⇄
Oldwall 0 2.5 mi away ⇄
Wetheral 44 3.3 mi away ⇄
Scotby 56 4.5 mi away ⇄
Cumwhinton 46 4.7 mi away ⇄
Houghton (Carlisle) 60 6.0 mi away ⇄
Carlisle 58 6.8 mi away ⇄
Blackwell (Carlisle) 50 7.3 mi away ⇄
Harker 30 7.9 mi away ⇄
Cargo 52 8.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hayton (Carlisle) a nice place to live?

Hayton (Carlisle) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hayton (Carlisle) is 38/100, 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 Hayton (Carlisle)?

Hayton (Carlisle) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 64 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Hayton (Carlisle) in context

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Postcode districts in Hayton (Carlisle)

CA8 37 ⇄

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