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Living in Ingleton: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ingleton scores 38/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 17/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Of the 9 places sharing the LA6 postcode district, Ingleton scores lowest.

Against the wider LA6 district average of 44/100, that is 6 points below. On lifestyle specifically, Ingleton sits 12 points above the LA6 district figure of 19/100. That sits 12 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see LA6 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
57.5 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 37 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 24% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↓ 47% below national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 13 crimes
  2. 2 Burnmoor Crescent 11 crimes
  3. 3 New Village 6 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 2.3 · PM2.5 4.8 · PM10 7.1 µg/m³
83
Green Space 34
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
15
1 school in area
1Good
  • Ingleton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRoyal Lancaster Infirmary14.9 mi
Burnley General Hospital25 mi
Royal Preston Hospital26.3 mi
Hospital waitsHarrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust2.9 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.8%
Nearest GP surgeryBentham Medical Practice2.9 mi
GP capacity965 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
17
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
35.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
35.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
93.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 96 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate57.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.4%Unemployed1%Retired31.5%Student2.2%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.6%Skilled & technical43.2%Routine & elementary24.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)18.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.1%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership68.6%
Among the least-deprived 38% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
39
Council tax North Yorkshire · 2026-27
A £1,696
B £1,979
C £2,261
D £2,544
E £3,109
F £3,675
G £4,240
H £5,088
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
12
Bentham 3 mi
Clapham 3.9 mi
Wennington 5.2 mi
J35 M6 11.3 mi
J36 M6 11.6 mi
J36 M6 11.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 7
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Adequate 17
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £232,375 10
5-year monthly trend
All Terraced
£189k £206k £223k £241k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Burton in Lonsdale 48 2.6 mi away ⇄
High Bentham 44 2.8 mi away ⇄
Low Bentham 42 3.4 mi away ⇄
Austwick 46 5.3 mi away ⇄
Casterton 51 6.0 mi away ⇄
Kirkby Lonsdale 51 6.4 mi away ⇄
Hornby 49 7.3 mi away ⇄
Giggleswick 44 9.1 mi away ⇄
Settle 55 9.6 mi away ⇄
Burton-in-Kendal 48 10 mi away ⇄
Over Kellet 48 11 mi away ⇄
Tewitfield 0 11 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ingleton a nice place to live?

Ingleton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ingleton 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 Ingleton?

Ingleton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 97 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ingleton?

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

What are house prices like in Ingleton?

The current median house price in Ingleton is £232,375, around 18% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 10%.

Ingleton in context

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Postcode districts in Ingleton

LA6 44 ⇄

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