Town Pop. 688

Living in Low Bentham: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Low Bentham comes out at 42/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 89/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 17/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 10 scored places sharing the LA2 postcode district, Low Bentham ranks 8th. On economic health specifically, Low Bentham sits 8 points above the LA2 district figure of 81/100. That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: LA2 postcode district.

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Low Bentham scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
101.7 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 34 crimes
↑ 48% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 87% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↓ 33% below national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 12% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Main Street 13 crimes
  2. 2 Eskew Crescent 11 crimes
  3. 3 Duke Street 8 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 2.317 · PM2.5 4.854 · PM10 7.239 µg/m³
83
Green Space 20
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
12
1 school in area
1Good
  • Bentham Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
Healthcare
22
A&E departmentsRoyal Lancaster Infirmary11.8 mi
Royal Preston Hospital23.6 mi
Burnley General Hospital24.6 mi
Hospital waitsHarrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust0.9 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.8%
Nearest GP surgeryBentham Medical Practice0.9 mi
GP capacity965 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
17
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
28.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
28.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 39 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate55.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.9%Unemployed1.6%Retired35.8%Student1.9%Other inactive4.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.6%Skilled & technical37.9%Routine & elementary19.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)13.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.2%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership83.8%
Among the least-deprived 29% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
39
Council tax North Yorkshire · 2026-27
A £1,696
B £1,979
C £2,261
D £2,544
E £3,109
F £3,675
G £4,240
H £5,088
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
19
Bentham 1.1 mi
Wennington 2.1 mi
Clapham 5.2 mi
J35 M6 8.5 mi
J35 M6 8.8 mi
J34 M6 10.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Low Bentham 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

High Bentham 44 1.0 mi away ⇄
Burton in Lonsdale 48 1.7 mi away ⇄
Ingleton 38 3.4 mi away ⇄
Hornby 49 4.1 mi away ⇄
Kirkby Lonsdale 51 6.2 mi away ⇄
Casterton 51 6.4 mi away ⇄
Austwick 46 7.3 mi away ⇄
Caton 47 7.8 mi away ⇄
Over Kellet 48 7.9 mi away ⇄
Burton-in-Kendal 48 8.6 mi away ⇄
Tewitfield 0 8.6 mi away ⇄
Nether Kellet 48 9.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Low Bentham a nice place to live?

Low Bentham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Low Bentham is 42/100, 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 Low Bentham?

Low Bentham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 70 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Low Bentham?

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

Low Bentham in context

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Postcode districts in Low Bentham

LA2 45 ⇄

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