Town Pop. 598

Living in Moor Row: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Moor Row comes out at 42/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score.

Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: healthcare (9), lifestyle (17) and transport (28). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CA24 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
87 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 24 crimes
↑ 20% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 61% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
Other crime 4 crimes
↑ 235% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 7 crimes
  2. 2 Hollins Park 7 crimes
  3. 3 Pearson Close 6 crimes

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

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 2.1 · PM2.5 4.3 · PM10 7.9 µg/m³
84
Green Space 41
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
34
1 school in area · 15 within 4km
1Good
  • Moor Row Community 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
9
A&E departmentsCumberland Infirmary34.9 mi
Royal Lancaster Infirmary44 mi
Blackpool Victoria Hospital52.3 mi
Hospital waitsNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs62.6%
Nearest GP surgeryWestcroft House Surgery2.2 mi
GP capacity1,826 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)73.1%
available across Cumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
8.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
8.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 24 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate57.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.7%Unemployed2.3%Retired27.7%Student2.7%Other inactive9.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.1%Skilled & technical35.9%Routine & elementary30%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.6%Level 3 (A levels)20.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.5%Apprenticeship8.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership82.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
28
Corkickle 2.5 mi
St Bees 2.6 mi
Whitehaven 3.3 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Moor Row 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

Bigrigg 41 0.8 mi away ⇄
Cleator Moor 39 1.0 mi away ⇄
Rheda Park 44 2.1 mi away ⇄
Egremont 41 2.2 mi away ⇄
Whitehaven 55 2.3 mi away ⇄
Frizington 35 2.7 mi away ⇄
St Bees 41 2.7 mi away ⇄
Moresby Parks 54 3.0 mi away ⇄
Thornhill (Copeland) 38 3.5 mi away ⇄
Parton 46 4.0 mi away ⇄
Arlecdon 47 4.1 mi away ⇄
Lowca 51 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Moor Row a nice place to live?

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

Moor Row is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 52 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Moor Row?

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

Moor Row in context

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Postcode districts in Moor Row

CA24 41 ⇄

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