Town Pop. 8,841

Living in Maryport: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Maryport scores 47/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Schools is where Maryport most outperforms the national norm: 56/100 against a median of 23/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 37/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

No other settlement in the CA15 postcode district scores higher. Maryport leads all 6. On schools specifically, Maryport sits 19 points above the CA15 district figure of 37/100. Broadband (83) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: CA15 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
37
114.1 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 498 crimes
↑ 69% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 106 crimes
↑ 76% above national average
Public order 99 crimes
↑ 72% above national average
Other theft 57 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 53 crimes
↓ 61% below national average
other 196 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Catherine Street 28 crimes
  2. 2 Church Street 28 crimes
  3. 3 Centenary Close 27 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 2.8 · PM2.5 4.2 · PM10 6.6 µg/m³
84
Green Space 21
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments Ample 6
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
56
7 schools in area · 11 within 4km
6Good1Ungraded
  • Ellenborough AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Ewanrigg Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Grasslot Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Maryport CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Netherhall SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Netherton Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Our Lady and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, MaryportPrimary · inspected 2025
    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
39
A&E departmentsCumberland Infirmary24.1 mi
Royal Lancaster Infirmary53.4 mi
Hexham General Hospital57.9 mi
Hospital waitsNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs62.6%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,402 patients per GP
3dentists3pharmacies

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
83
Full fibre (FTTP)73.1%
available across Cumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 313 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
25
Employment rate52.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.4%Unemployed3%Retired26.3%Student2.9%Other inactive15.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial23.3%Skilled & technical30.8%Routine & elementary45.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications27.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)18.9%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership57.6%
Among the most-deprived 24% 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
41
Maryport 0.1 mi
Flimby 1.9 mi
Workington 5.3 mi
J20 A74(M) 25.9 mi
J21 A74(M) 25.9 mi
J20 A74(M) 26 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
38
Pubs & Bars Ample 11
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 13
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 11
Retail Shopping Ample 51
Takeaways Adequate 9
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £142,500 50
Terraced £120,000 35
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£90k £153k £217k £280k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Flimby 42 1.7 mi away ⇄
Dearham 42 1.7 mi away ⇄
Broughton Moor 45 1.8 mi away ⇄
Crosby (Allerdale) 43 2.4 mi away ⇄
Great Broughton and Little Broughton 46 3.6 mi away ⇄
Seaton (Allerdale) 47 3.8 mi away ⇄
Siddick 34 3.8 mi away ⇄
Dovenby 0 3.9 mi away ⇄
Great Clifton 36 4.1 mi away ⇄
Tallentire 41 4.2 mi away ⇄
Stainburn 55 4.6 mi away ⇄
Brigham 42 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Maryport a nice place to live?

Maryport has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Maryport is 47/100, 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 Maryport?

Maryport has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 37/100. There were 1,009 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Maryport?

Among the top-rated schools in Maryport are Ellenborough Academy, Ewanrigg Junior School and Grasslot Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 7 rated schools in Maryport in total.

What are house prices like in Maryport?

The current median house price in Maryport is £142,500, around 50% below the England and Wales average. By property type: terraced £120,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 18%. There were 50 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Maryport in context

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Postcode districts in Maryport

CA15 43 ⇄

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