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Living in High Harrington: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for High Harrington is 51/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 41/100 against a national town median of 21/100. High Harrington places 2nd of 8 in the CA14 postcode district.

The CA14 district averages 45/100, putting High Harrington 6 points above its own postcode area. Safety (90) also clears 80/100. Healthcare (17) and lifestyle (27) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: CA14 postcode district.

51
OUT OF 100
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Settlement area

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High Harrington scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
161 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 82 crimes
↑ 154% above national average
Public order 22 crimes
↑ 249% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 82% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 50% above national average
Other crime 9 crimes
↑ 365% above national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Winscales Avenue 40 crimes
  2. 2 Joseph Noble Road 18 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 14 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 3 · PM2.5 4.4 · PM10 8.6 µg/m³
82
Green Space 21
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
42
5 schools in area · 17 within 4km
3Good1Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • Beckstone Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Energy Coast UTCSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • West Cumbria Learning CentreAlternative provision · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
  • Branthwaite AcademySpecial · 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
17
A&E departmentsCumberland Infirmary30.1 mi
Royal Lancaster Infirmary49.4 mi
Blackpool Victoria Hospital58.7 mi
Hospital waitsNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs62.6%
Nearest GP surgeryDistington Surgery1.4 mi
GP capacity1,821 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
61
Full fibre (FTTP)73.1%
available across Cumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
84.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
84.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 37 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate58.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.3%Unemployed1.6%Retired32%Student2.3%Other inactive5.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39%Skilled & technical33.6%Routine & elementary27.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.7%Level 3 (A levels)19.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.6%Apprenticeship9.2%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership87.1%
Among the least-deprived 28% 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
41
Harrington 0.9 mi
Workington 2.2 mi
Parton 3.5 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £238,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All
£160k £176k £193k £210k 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Winscales 45 0.9 mi away ⇄
Distington 50 1.3 mi away ⇄
Workington 47 1.4 mi away ⇄
Stainburn 55 2.3 mi away ⇄
Lowca 51 2.6 mi away ⇄
Seaton (Allerdale) 47 3.2 mi away ⇄
Great Clifton 36 3.3 mi away ⇄
Parton 46 3.5 mi away ⇄
Siddick 34 3.6 mi away ⇄
Moresby Parks 54 4.0 mi away ⇄
Greysouthen 31 4.7 mi away ⇄
Arlecdon 47 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is High Harrington a nice place to live?

High Harrington is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for High Harrington is 51/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is High Harrington?

High Harrington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 156 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in High Harrington?

Among the top-rated schools in High Harrington are Beckstone Primary School, Energy Coast UTC and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in High Harrington in total.

What are house prices like in High Harrington?

The current median house price in High Harrington is £238,000, around 16% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 25%.

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Postcode districts in High Harrington

CA14 45 ⇄

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