Town Pop. 682

Living in Lowca: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Lowca comes out at 51/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 88/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 20/100 versus a median of 67/100.

Lowca places 3rd of 4 in the CA28 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Lowca sits 24 points above the CA28 district figure of 64/100. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: CA28 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Lowca scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
164.2 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 51 crimes
↑ 125% above national average
Public order 18 crimes
↑ 306% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 116% above national average
Other crime 8 crimes
↑ 485% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
other 18 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ramsey Drive 11 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 11 crimes
  3. 3 Parton Brow 8 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 2.6 · PM2.5 4 · PM10 6.7 µg/m³
85
Green Space 8
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
35
1 school in area · 9 within 4km
1Good
  • Lowca Community 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
42
A&E departmentsCumberland Infirmary32.5 mi
Royal Lancaster Infirmary48.2 mi
Blackpool Victoria Hospital56.9 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 surgeryDistington Surgery1.6 mi
GP capacity1,373 patients per GP
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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
88
Full fibre (FTTP)73.1%
available across Cumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 21 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
20
Employment rate52.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.3%Unemployed4%Retired24.5%Student2.5%Other inactive16.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial22.1%Skilled & technical32.1%Routine & elementary45.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications27.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)16.7%Apprenticeship8.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership55.7%
Among the most-deprived 18% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
42
Council tax Cumberland · 2026-27
A £1,674
B £1,953
C £2,232
D £2,511
E £3,069
F £3,627
G £4,185
H £5,022
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
30
Parton 0.8 mi
Whitehaven 2 mi
Harrington 2.3 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Lowca 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

Parton 46 0.9 mi away ⇄
Distington 50 1.7 mi away ⇄
Moresby Parks 54 1.8 mi away ⇄
High Harrington 51 2.6 mi away ⇄
Winscales 45 2.8 mi away ⇄
Whitehaven 55 2.8 mi away ⇄
Workington 47 3.8 mi away ⇄
Rheda Park 44 4.0 mi away ⇄
Frizington 35 4.2 mi away ⇄
Arlecdon 47 4.6 mi away ⇄
Cleator Moor 39 4.6 mi away ⇄
Moor Row 42 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lowca a nice place to live?

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

Lowca is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 112 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Lowca?

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

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Postcode districts in Lowca

CA28 53 ⇄

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