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Living in Natland: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Natland scores 45/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 93/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 11/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Of the 4 places sharing the LA9 postcode district, Natland scores lowest. It scores 18 points below the LA9 postcode district as a whole, which averages 63/100. On economic health specifically, Natland sits 25 points above the LA9 district figure of 68/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: LA9 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
185.5 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 27 crimes
↑ 83% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 248% above national average
Drugs 9 crimes
↑ 518% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↑ 19% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 132% above national average
other 21 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hawes Lane 16 crimes
  2. 2 Nannypie Lane 8 crimes
  3. 3 Park Close 6 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 3.085 · PM2.5 4.713 · PM10 7.004 µg/m³
82
Green Space 69
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
19
1 school in area · 12 within 4km
1Good
  • St Mark's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
22
A&E departmentsRoyal Lancaster Infirmary17.4 mi
Blackpool Victoria Hospital34.4 mi
Royal Preston Hospital34.7 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks71.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.6%
Nearest GP surgeryThe James Cochrane Practice1.1 mi
GP capacity1,625 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
11
Full fibre (FTTP)79.2%
available across Westmorland and Furness
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
14.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
14.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 20 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
93
Employment rate51.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.2%Unemployed0.6%Retired40.9%Student2.1%Other inactive5.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.1%Skilled & technical34.1%Routine & elementary14.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)47.8%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership85.2%
Among the least-deprived 16% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
43
Council tax Westmorland and Furness · 2026-27
A £1,672
B £1,951
C £2,229
D £2,508
E £3,065
F £3,623
G £4,180
H £5,016
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
23
Oxenholme Lake District 0.9 mi
Kendal 2.5 mi
Burneside 4.3 mi
J36 M6 4.1 mi
J36 M6 4.4 mi
J37 M6 5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
23
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £432,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£460k £473k £487k £500k 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Oxenholme 62 0.6 mi away ⇄
Kendal 64 2.0 mi away ⇄
Summerlands 43 2.1 mi away ⇄
Endmoor 41 2.8 mi away ⇄
Levens 48 2.8 mi away ⇄
Heversham 49 3.8 mi away ⇄
Burneside 47 4.1 mi away ⇄
Milnthorpe 60 4.9 mi away ⇄
Storth and Sandside 50 6.4 mi away ⇄
Holme (South Lakeland) 45 6.5 mi away ⇄
Staveley (South Lakeland) 47 6.5 mi away ⇄
Burton-in-Kendal 48 7.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Natland a nice place to live?

Natland has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Natland is 45/100, 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 Natland?

Natland is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 82 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Natland?

Among the top-rated schools in Natland is St Mark's CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Natland in total.

What are house prices like in Natland?

The current median house price in Natland is £432,500, around 52% above the England and Wales average.

Natland in context

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Postcode districts in Natland

LA9 63 ⇄

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