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Living in Lindale: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Lindale comes out at 37/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, environment stands out most: 83/100 where the typical UK town scores 64/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 11/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That places it last of the 5 scored places in the LA11 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate safety (94) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. It scores 9 points below the LA11 postcode district as a whole, which averages 46/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LA11 postcode district.

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Lindale scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
140.2 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 35 crimes
↑ 146% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 165% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 72% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 43% above national average
Vehicle crime 3 crimes
↑ 46% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 17 crimes
  2. 2 Windermere Road 12 crimes
  3. 3 Dixon Wood Close 5 crimes

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

Environment
83
Air Quality NO₂ 2.7 · PM2.5 4.8 · PM10 8.2 µg/m³
82
Green Space 85
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Lindale CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRoyal Lancaster Infirmary12.4 mi
Blackpool Victoria Hospital27.5 mi
Royal Preston Hospital30.3 mi
Hospital waitsNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs62.6%
Nearest GP surgeryNutwood Medical Practice2.1 mi
GP capacity948 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
11
Full fibre (FTTP)79.2%
available across Westmorland and Furness
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
12.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
12.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 23 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate56.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.6%Unemployed1.3%Retired31.8%Student3%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.2%Skilled & technical40.9%Routine & elementary17.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.5%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.2%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership78.2%
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
5
Grange-over-Sands 1.4 mi
Arnside 3 mi
Kents Bank 3.2 mi
J36 M6 7.3 mi
J36 M6 7.6 mi
J35 M6 8.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Lindale 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

Grange-over-Sands 52 2.2 mi away ⇄
Cartmel 48 2.5 mi away ⇄
Arnside 42 2.9 mi away ⇄
Allithwaite 48 3.1 mi away ⇄
Storth and Sandside 50 3.7 mi away ⇄
Silverdale 52 4.2 mi away ⇄
Flookburgh 51 4.5 mi away ⇄
Backbarrow 41 4.6 mi away ⇄
Milnthorpe 60 5.3 mi away ⇄
Heversham 49 5.4 mi away ⇄
Finsthwaite 0 5.6 mi away ⇄
Levens 48 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lindale a nice place to live?

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

Lindale is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 60 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Lindale?

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

Lindale in context

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Postcode districts in Lindale

LA11 46 ⇄

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