Town Pop. 1,503

Living in Kirkby Lonsdale: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Kirkby Lonsdale is 51/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 82/100 against a national town median of 60/100. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 9 places in the LA6 postcode district.

The LA6 district averages 44/100, putting Kirkby Lonsdale 7 points above its own postcode area. Its broadband score runs 28 points above the LA6 district's 54/100. Safety (85) and economic health (80) also clear 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LA6 postcode district.

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Kirkby Lonsdale scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
85
87.2 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 71 crimes
↑ 42% above national average
Public order 14 crimes
↑ 43% above national average
Shoplifting 8 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
other 24 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Salt Pie Lane 18 crimes
  2. 2 Defoe Drive 9 crimes
  3. 3 Market Street 9 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 2.7 · PM2.5 4.8 · PM10 7.4 µg/m³
82
Green Space 58
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses Ample 3
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
31
3 schools in area
3Good
  • Queen Elizabeth SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Queen Elizabeth Studio SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Mary's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
Healthcare
30
A&E departmentsRoyal Lancaster Infirmary13.2 mi
Royal Preston Hospital28.4 mi
Burnley General Hospital30.7 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 capacity1,282 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
82
Full fibre (FTTP)79.2%
available across Westmorland and Furness
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 75 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate49.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.4%Unemployed1.6%Retired38.9%Student3.6%Other inactive6.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.2%Skilled & technical33.7%Routine & elementary19.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)10.2%Level 3 (A levels)14.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.8%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership66.6%
Among the least-deprived 22% 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
12
Wennington 5.5 mi
Bentham 7 mi
Silverdale 8.5 mi
J36 M6 5.2 mi
J36 M6 5.3 mi
J35 M6 7.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
37
Pubs & Bars Adequate 7
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 6
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Ample 47
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £250,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Terraced Flat
£206k £310k £417k £522k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Casterton 51 1.1 mi away ⇄
Burton in Lonsdale 48 4.9 mi away ⇄
Burton-in-Kendal 48 5.0 mi away ⇄
Holme (South Lakeland) 45 5.2 mi away ⇄
Endmoor 41 5.8 mi away ⇄
Low Bentham 42 6.2 mi away ⇄
Summerlands 43 6.4 mi away ⇄
Ingleton 38 6.4 mi away ⇄
Hornby 49 6.4 mi away ⇄
High Bentham 44 6.9 mi away ⇄
Tewitfield 0 6.9 mi away ⇄
Milnthorpe 60 7.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kirkby Lonsdale a nice place to live?

Kirkby Lonsdale is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Kirkby Lonsdale 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 Kirkby Lonsdale?

Kirkby Lonsdale is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 85/100. There were 131 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kirkby Lonsdale?

Among the top-rated schools in Kirkby Lonsdale are Queen Elizabeth School, Queen Elizabeth Studio School and St Mary's CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Kirkby Lonsdale in total.

What are house prices like in Kirkby Lonsdale?

The current median house price in Kirkby Lonsdale is £250,000, around 12% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 43%.

Kirkby Lonsdale in context

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Postcode districts in Kirkby Lonsdale

LA6 44 ⇄

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