Town Pop. 1,256

Living in Holme (South Lakeland): Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Holme (South Lakeland) scores 45/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Healthcare falls furthest short: 3/100 where the typical UK town reaches 18/100. That makes it the 8th highest-scoring of the 9 places in the LA6 postcode district.

Holme (South Lakeland) is a place of extremes: 94/100 for safety against 3/100 for healthcare, a 91-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On broadband specifically, Holme (South Lakeland) sits 20 points above the LA6 district figure of 54/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (94) and economic health (80). For the surrounding area, see LA6 postcode district.

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Holme (South Lakeland) scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
42.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 23 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
Other theft 7 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 5 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↓ 41% below national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
↓ 33% below national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Station Lane 13 crimes
  2. 2 Cocking Yard 8 crimes
  3. 3 Station Road 5 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 4.3 · PM2.5 5 · PM10 9.1 µg/m³
80
Green Space 44
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
25
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Holme Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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 departmentsRoyal Lancaster Infirmary10.8 mi
Royal Preston Hospital27.9 mi
Blackpool Victoria Hospital28.2 mi
Hospital waitsNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs62.6%
Nearest GP surgeryDrs Irving, Smith, Hacking & Rylance2.4 mi
GP capacity1,674 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
74
Full fibre (FTTP)79.2%
available across Westmorland and Furness
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 48 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate62.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.4%Unemployed1.7%Retired28%Student2.6%Other inactive5.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.5%Skilled & technical38.7%Routine & elementary24.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)21.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.9%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership81.5%
Among the least-deprived 26% of areas in England
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
13
Silverdale 3.8 mi
Arnside 3.9 mi
Carnforth 5.3 mi
J36 M6 2.1 mi
J36 M6 2.6 mi
J35 M6 4.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
Pubs & Bars Some 2
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 Holme (South Lakeland) 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

Burton-in-Kendal 48 1.5 mi away ⇄
Milnthorpe 60 2.3 mi away ⇄
Storth and Sandside 50 3.1 mi away ⇄
Heversham 49 3.3 mi away ⇄
Tewitfield 0 3.9 mi away ⇄
Endmoor 41 4.1 mi away ⇄
Arnside 42 4.2 mi away ⇄
Warton (Lancaster) 51 4.3 mi away ⇄
Silverdale 52 4.5 mi away ⇄
Summerlands 43 4.7 mi away ⇄
Levens 48 5.1 mi away ⇄
Kirkby Lonsdale 51 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Holme (South Lakeland) a nice place to live?

Holme (South Lakeland) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Holme (South Lakeland) is 45/100, 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 Holme (South Lakeland)?

Holme (South Lakeland) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 53 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Holme (South Lakeland)?

Among the top-rated schools in Holme (South Lakeland) is Holme Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Holme (South Lakeland) in total.

Holme (South Lakeland) in context

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Postcode districts in Holme (South Lakeland)

LA6 44 ⇄

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