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Living in Kirkby-in-Furness: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Kirkby-in-Furness scores 47/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 99/100 against a national town median of 60/100. It scores 6 points above the LA17 postcode district as a whole, which averages 41/100.

Its broadband score runs 64 points above the LA17 district's 35/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92) and economic health (86). Schools (9), lifestyle (10), transport (16) and healthcare (19) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see LA17 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
178 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 26 crimes
↑ 231% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
↑ 87% above national average
Public order 3 crimes
↑ 95% above national average
Other theft 2 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
Burglary 2 crimes
↑ 143% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Back Lane 10 crimes
  2. 2 Marsh Garth 9 crimes
  3. 3 Buckhorn Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 1.865 · PM2.5 4.48 · PM10 6.998 µg/m³
84
Green Space 16
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area
1Good
  • Burlington CofE SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
19
A&E departmentsRoyal Lancaster Infirmary20.1 mi
Blackpool Victoria Hospital28.8 mi
Royal Preston Hospital35.9 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks71.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.6%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,875 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)79.2%
available across Westmorland and Furness
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
86
Employment rate52.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.1%Unemployed2.2%Retired36%Student2.7%Other inactive7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.4%Skilled & technical33.3%Routine & elementary19.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.7%Level 3 (A levels)14.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.3%Apprenticeship8.6%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership81.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
16
Kirkby-in-Furness 0.2 mi
Foxfield 2.3 mi
Green Road 2.6 mi
J36 M6 18.8 mi
J35 M6 18.9 mi
J35 M6 19.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Kirkby-in-Furness 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

Askam in Furness 51 3.1 mi away ⇄
Broughton in Furness 45 3.3 mi away ⇄
Millom 54 3.7 mi away ⇄
Lindal in Furness 48 4.3 mi away ⇄
Swarthmoor 60 4.3 mi away ⇄
Ulverston 61 4.9 mi away ⇄
Haverigg 45 5.1 mi away ⇄
Penny Bridge and Greenodd 46 5.1 mi away ⇄
Dalton-in-Furness 59 5.3 mi away ⇄
Great Urswick 47 5.5 mi away ⇄
Barrow-in-Furness 61 8.0 mi away ⇄
Backbarrow 41 8.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kirkby-in-Furness a nice place to live?

Kirkby-in-Furness has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Kirkby-in-Furness is 47/100, 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 Kirkby-in-Furness?

Kirkby-in-Furness is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 42 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kirkby-in-Furness?

Among the top-rated schools in Kirkby-in-Furness is Burlington CofE School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Kirkby-in-Furness in total.

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Postcode districts in Kirkby-in-Furness

LA17 41 ⇄

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