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Living in Lindal in Furness: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Lindal in Furness scores 48/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 92/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 6 places in the LA12 postcode district.

Its economic health score runs 19 points above the LA12 district's 73/100. Safety (93) and environment (82) sit at 80/100 or above. Healthcare (14), transport (14), lifestyle (16) and schools (17) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see LA12 postcode district.

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Lindal in Furness scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
193.7 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 45 crimes
↑ 165% above national average
Public order 11 crimes
↑ 231% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 216% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 188% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 234% above national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 8 crimes
  2. 2 Eller Riggs Brow 7 crimes
  3. 3 Sheriff Well Close 7 crimes

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

Environment
82
Air Quality NO₂ 2.748 · PM2.5 4.78 · PM10 8.682 µg/m³
82
Green Space 83
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
17
1 school in area · 15 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Lindal and Marton Primary SchoolPrimary
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
14
A&E departmentsRoyal Lancaster Infirmary16.4 mi
Blackpool Victoria Hospital24.6 mi
Royal Preston Hospital31.7 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks71.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.6%
Nearest GP surgeryMarket Street Medical Practice1.8 mi
GP capacity1,242 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
73
Full fibre (FTTP)79.2%
available across Westmorland and Furness
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
76.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
76.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 25 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
92
Employment rate59.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.5%Unemployed1.5%Retired28.1%Student3.2%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.3%Skilled & technical36.7%Routine & elementary20%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.7%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.4%Apprenticeship8.1%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership81.6%
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
14
Dalton 1.9 mi
Ulverston 2.4 mi
Askam 2.6 mi
J35 M6 16.3 mi
J35 M6 16.5 mi
J34 M6 16.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £192,500 10

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

Nearby places

Great Urswick 47 1.3 mi away ⇄
Swarthmoor 60 1.4 mi away ⇄
Dalton-in-Furness 59 1.9 mi away ⇄
Askam in Furness 51 2.5 mi away ⇄
Ulverston 61 2.8 mi away ⇄
Kirkby-in-Furness 47 4.3 mi away ⇄
Barrow-in-Furness 61 4.9 mi away ⇄
Millom 54 5.5 mi away ⇄
Penny Bridge and Greenodd 46 5.6 mi away ⇄
Rampside 46 6.3 mi away ⇄
Haverigg 45 6.4 mi away ⇄
Flookburgh 51 7.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lindal in Furness a nice place to live?

Lindal in Furness has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Lindal in Furness is 48/100, 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 Lindal in Furness?

Lindal in Furness is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 99 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Lindal in Furness?

The current median house price in Lindal in Furness is £192,500, around 32% below the England and Wales average.

Lindal in Furness in context

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Postcode districts in Lindal in Furness

LA12 51 ⇄

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