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Living in Kirkbride: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Kirkbride is 37/100, built from 9 categories. Schools falls furthest short: 5/100 where the typical UK town reaches 23/100. That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 8 places in the CA7 postcode district.

Its broadband score runs 37 points above the CA7 district's 26/100. That is 13 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (90) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see CA7 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Kirkbride scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
235.1 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 51 crimes
↑ 334% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 266% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 386% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 150% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 196% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Kingsgarth 20 crimes
  2. 2 B5304 12 crimes
  3. 3 The Acre 10 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 1.8 · PM2.5 4.1 · PM10 6.8 µg/m³
85
Green Space 5
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
5
1 school in area
1Good
  • Kirkbride Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsCumberland Infirmary9.4 mi
Hexham General Hospital44.2 mi
Community Paramedic Service58.1 mi
Hospital waitsNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs62.6%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity588 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
63
Full fibre (FTTP)73.1%
available across Cumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 20 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate60%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60%Unemployed1.6%Retired28.1%Student3%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.8%Skilled & technical44%Routine & elementary23.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.4%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership84.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
37
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 E
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
7
Wigton 4.5 mi
Annan 6.9 mi
Dalston 9.1 mi
J45 A74(M) 9.5 mi
J22 A74(M) 9.5 mi
J21 A74(M) 9.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Kirkbride 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

Abbeytown 32 4.6 mi away ⇄
Wigton 46 4.8 mi away ⇄
Burgh by Sands 32 6.3 mi away ⇄
Skinburness 38 6.5 mi away ⇄
Eastriggs 32 6.7 mi away ⇄
Thursby 43 6.9 mi away ⇄
Silloth 44 7.0 mi away ⇄
Annan 51 7.1 mi away ⇄
Creca 0 8.9 mi away ⇄
Cargo 52 8.9 mi away ⇄
Gretna 41 9.1 mi away ⇄
Dalston 49 9.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kirkbride a nice place to live?

Kirkbride has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Kirkbride is 37/100, 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 Kirkbride?

Kirkbride is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 83 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kirkbride?

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

Kirkbride in context

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Postcode districts in Kirkbride

CA7 39 ⇄

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