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Living in Oxenholme: Liveability Score 62/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Oxenholme is 62/100, built from 9 categories. Healthcare is where Oxenholme most outperforms the national norm: 63/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 27/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Oxenholme places 2nd of 4 in the LA9 postcode district. That is 12 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 5% of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (94), economic health (93) and environment (80). For the surrounding area, see LA9 postcode district.

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Oxenholme scores 62 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
865.2 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 52 crimes
↑ 1008% above national average
Public order 12 crimes
↑ 1209% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 929% above national average
Drugs 9 crimes
↑ 1833% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 320% above national average
other 31 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
80
Air Quality NO₂ 3.085 · PM2.5 4.713 · PM10 7.004 µg/m³
82
Green Space 75
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
40
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
63
A&E departmentsRoyal Lancaster Infirmary17.7 mi
Blackpool Victoria Hospital34.8 mi
Royal Preston Hospital34.9 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks71.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.6%
Nearest GP surgeryThe James Cochrane Practice1 mi
GP capacity1,625 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
27
Full fibre (FTTP)79.2%
available across Westmorland and Furness
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 22 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
93
Employment rate52.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.3%Unemployed0.9%Retired39.9%Student2.1%Other inactive4.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.1%Skilled & technical33.9%Routine & elementary22%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)15.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.5%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership86.4%
Among the least-deprived 10% 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
47
Oxenholme Lake District 0.3 mi
Kendal 2.3 mi
Burneside 4.2 mi
J36 M6 4.3 mi
J37 M6 4.4 mi
J36 M6 4.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
54
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £267,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£223k £238k £254k £270k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Natland 45 0.6 mi away ⇄
Kendal 64 1.9 mi away ⇄
Summerlands 43 2.2 mi away ⇄
Endmoor 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Levens 48 3.4 mi away ⇄
Burneside 47 4.0 mi away ⇄
Heversham 49 4.3 mi away ⇄
Milnthorpe 60 5.3 mi away ⇄
Staveley (South Lakeland) 47 6.5 mi away ⇄
Holme (South Lakeland) 45 6.7 mi away ⇄
Storth and Sandside 50 6.9 mi away ⇄
Sedbergh 42 8.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Oxenholme a nice place to live?

Oxenholme is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Oxenholme is 62/100, 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 Oxenholme?

Oxenholme is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 122 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Oxenholme?

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

What are house prices like in Oxenholme?

The current median house price in Oxenholme is £267,000, around 6% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 13%.

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Postcode districts in Oxenholme

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