Town Pop. 219

Living in Heads Nook: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Heads Nook scores 34/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100. That places it last of the 4 scored places in the CA8 postcode district.

Its economic health score runs 19 points above the CA8 district's 61/100. That is 16 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93) and economic health (80). For the surrounding area, see CA8 postcode district.

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Heads Nook scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
593.6 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 57 crimes
↑ 682% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 27 crimes
↑ 1713% above national average
Other theft 16 crimes
↑ 1079% above national average
Public order 14 crimes
↑ 883% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 423% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Millriggs 14 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 13 crimes
  3. 3 Sids Field 12 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 2.3 · PM2.5 4.4 · PM10 7.4 µg/m³
84
Green Space 7
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
5

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsCumberland Infirmary6.5 mi
Hexham General Hospital28.1 mi
Community Paramedic Service44.9 mi
Hospital waitsNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs62.6%
Nearest GP surgeryWavell Drive4.2 mi
GP capacity2,558 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)73.1%
available across Cumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate53.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.6%Unemployed1.6%Retired34.5%Student3.5%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.9%Skilled & technical36.4%Routine & elementary20.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.3%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership80.8%
Among the least-deprived 32% 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
8
Wetheral 1.7 mi
Brampton 4.5 mi
Armathwaite 5.5 mi
J43 M6 3.9 mi
J43 M6 4 mi
J42 M6 4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
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 Heads Nook 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

Warwick Bridge 40 1.6 mi away ⇄
Hayton (Carlisle) 38 1.8 mi away ⇄
Wetheral 44 1.9 mi away ⇄
Cumwhinton 46 3.1 mi away ⇄
Scotby 56 3.4 mi away ⇄
Oldwall 0 3.6 mi away ⇄
Brampton (Carlisle) 45 4.2 mi away ⇄
Houghton (Carlisle) 60 5.6 mi away ⇄
Blackwell (Carlisle) 50 5.9 mi away ⇄
Carlisle 58 5.9 mi away ⇄
Mellguards 0 7.0 mi away ⇄
Harker 30 7.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Heads Nook a nice place to live?

Heads Nook has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Heads Nook is 34/100, 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 Heads Nook?

Heads Nook is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 130 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Heads Nook in context

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Postcode districts in Heads Nook

CA8 37 ⇄

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