Town Pop. 457

Living in Moresby Parks: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Moresby Parks scores 54/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, schools stands out most: 55/100 where the typical UK town scores 23/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 4 places in the CA28 postcode district. Safety (89) sits at 80/100 or above. On the national picture that lands Moresby Parks in the top quarter of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: CA28 postcode district.

54
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Settlement area

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Moresby Parks scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
310.7 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 66 crimes
↑ 334% above national average
Public order 14 crimes
↑ 371% above national average
Shoplifting 13 crimes
↑ 264% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 287% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 289% above national average
other 26 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 17 crimes
  2. 2 Horsfield Close 9 crimes
  3. 3 Jubilee Road 8 crimes

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

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 2.4 · PM2.5 4.1 · PM10 6.9 µg/m³
84
Green Space 39
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
55
4 schools in area · 17 within 4km
1Outstanding3Good
  • Mayfield SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Moresby Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Benedict's Catholic High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • The Whitehaven AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
34
A&E departmentsCumberland Infirmary33 mi
Royal Lancaster Infirmary46.4 mi
Blackpool Victoria Hospital54.9 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 surgeryLowther Medical Centre1.6 mi
GP capacity1,373 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
9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 31 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate56.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.2%Unemployed1.3%Retired31.4%Student3.2%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.1%Skilled & technical32.5%Routine & elementary26.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.3%Level 3 (A levels)19.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.9%Apprenticeship8.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership85.7%
Among the least-deprived 27% 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
50
Whitehaven 1.4 mi
Parton 1.5 mi
Corkickle 1.6 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
35
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Moresby Parks 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 1.3 mi away ⇄
Whitehaven 55 1.6 mi away ⇄
Lowca 51 1.8 mi away ⇄
Rheda Park 44 2.3 mi away ⇄
Frizington 35 2.7 mi away ⇄
Distington 50 2.8 mi away ⇄
Cleator Moor 39 2.8 mi away ⇄
Moor Row 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Arlecdon 47 3.5 mi away ⇄
Bigrigg 41 3.7 mi away ⇄
Winscales 45 3.8 mi away ⇄
High Harrington 51 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Moresby Parks a nice place to live?

Moresby Parks is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Moresby Parks is 54/100, 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 Moresby Parks?

Moresby Parks is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 142 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Moresby Parks?

Among the top-rated schools in Moresby Parks are Mayfield School, Moresby Primary School and St Benedict's Catholic High School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Moresby Parks in total.

Moresby Parks in context

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Postcode districts in Moresby Parks

CA28 53 ⇄

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