Town Pop. 767

Living in Parton: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Parton is 46/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, schools stands out most: 40/100 where the typical UK town scores 23/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 27/100 versus a median of 67/100.

Of the 4 places sharing the CA28 postcode district, Parton scores lowest. Against the wider CA28 district average of 53/100, that is 7 points below. On schools specifically, Parton sits 13 points below the CA28 district figure of 53/100. For the surrounding area, see CA28 postcode district.

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Parton scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
73 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 28 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 20% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↓ 66% below national average
Other crime 3 crimes
↑ 95% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ramsey Drive 11 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 9 crimes
  3. 3 Parton Brow 8 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 2.937 · PM2.5 4.21 · PM10 7.956 µg/m³
83
Green Space 13
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
40
2 schools in area · 16 within 4km
2Good
  • Bransty Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Bridget's CofE SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
18
A&E departmentsCumberland Infirmary33.2 mi
Royal Lancaster Infirmary47.9 mi
Blackpool Victoria Hospital56.3 mi
Hospital waitsNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs62.6%
Nearest GP surgeryMansion House Surgery1.6 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
51
Full fibre (FTTP)73.1%
available across Cumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
76.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
76.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 28 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
27
Employment rate54.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.9%Unemployed4%Retired23.2%Student3.1%Other inactive14.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial23%Skilled & technical33.6%Routine & elementary43.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications23.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)18.4%Apprenticeship8.4%Other (incl. vocational)3.6%
Home ownership65.1%
Among the most-deprived 23% 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
32
Parton 0.2 mi
Whitehaven 1.1 mi
Corkickle 1.9 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
23
Pubs & Bars None
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 Parton 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

Lowca 51 0.9 mi away ⇄
Moresby Parks 54 1.3 mi away ⇄
Whitehaven 55 2.0 mi away ⇄
Distington 50 2.5 mi away ⇄
High Harrington 51 3.5 mi away ⇄
Rheda Park 44 3.7 mi away ⇄
Winscales 45 3.7 mi away ⇄
Frizington 35 4.0 mi away ⇄
Moor Row 42 4.0 mi away ⇄
Cleator Moor 39 4.1 mi away ⇄
Workington 47 4.6 mi away ⇄
Arlecdon 47 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Parton a nice place to live?

Parton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Parton is 46/100, 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 Parton?

Parton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 56 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Parton?

Among the top-rated schools in Parton are Bransty Primary School and St Bridget's CofE School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Parton in total.

Parton in context

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Postcode districts in Parton

CA28 53 ⇄

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