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Living in Over Kellet: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Over Kellet comes out at 48/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 94/100 against a national town median of 60/100. That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 9 places in the LA6 postcode district.

On broadband specifically, Over Kellet sits 40 points above the LA6 district figure of 54/100. Safety (92) and economic health (82) also clear 80/100. Below 30/100: healthcare (7), lifestyle (14), transport (16) and schools (25). For the surrounding area, see LA6 postcode district.

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Over Kellet scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
151.7 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 39 crimes
↑ 107% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
↑ 97% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 156% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 81% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 203% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 School Lane 14 crimes
  2. 2 Conference/Exhibition Centre 13 crimes
  3. 3 Capernwray Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 3.772 · PM2.5 4.97 · PM10 8.109 µg/m³
81
Green Space 54
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
25
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Good
  • Over Kellet Wilson's Endowed Church of England 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
7
A&E departmentsRoyal Lancaster Infirmary6 mi
Royal Preston Hospital22.8 mi
Blackpool Victoria Hospital23.6 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)6 wks
Treated within 18 weeks94.2%
Nearest GP surgeryAsh Trees Surgery1.7 mi
GP capacity1,845 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
94
Full fibre (FTTP)88%
available across Lancaster
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 28 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
82
Employment rate53.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.3%Unemployed1.9%Retired34.7%Student3.2%Other inactive6.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.6%Skilled & technical38.7%Routine & elementary18.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.2%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership85.2%
Among the least-deprived 30% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
43
Council tax Lancaster · 2026-27
A £1,669
B £1,947
C £2,225
D £2,503
E £3,059
F £3,615
G £4,172
H £5,006
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
16
Carnforth 1.7 mi
Silverdale 4.3 mi
Bare Lane 5.4 mi
J35 M6 0.9 mi
J35 M6 1 mi
J34 M6 4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Over Kellet 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

Carnforth 54 1.5 mi away ⇄
Nether Kellet 48 1.6 mi away ⇄
Tewitfield 0 1.8 mi away ⇄
Warton (Lancaster) 51 2.2 mi away ⇄
Halton (Lancaster) 49 3.3 mi away ⇄
Bolton-le-Sands 55 3.4 mi away ⇄
Caton 47 3.4 mi away ⇄
Hornby 49 3.9 mi away ⇄
Burton-in-Kendal 48 4.1 mi away ⇄
Silverdale 52 5.1 mi away ⇄
Holme (South Lakeland) 45 5.5 mi away ⇄
Lancaster 58 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Over Kellet a nice place to live?

Over Kellet has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Over Kellet is 48/100, 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 Over Kellet?

Over Kellet is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 86 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Over Kellet?

Among the top-rated schools in Over Kellet is Over Kellet Wilson's Endowed Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Over Kellet in total.

Over Kellet in context

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Postcode districts in Over Kellet

LA6 44 ⇄

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