Town Pop. 298

Living in Penny Bridge and Greenodd: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Penny Bridge and Greenodd comes out at 46/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Penny Bridge and Greenodd most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is schools, at 8/100 against a town median of 23/100.

Penny Bridge and Greenodd places 5th of 6 in the LA12 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate broadband (99) from transport (8), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. It scores 5 points below the LA12 postcode district as a whole, which averages 51/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: LA12 postcode district.

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Penny Bridge and Greenodd scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
161.1 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 23 crimes
↑ 132% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 209% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 171% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 283% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 8 crimes
  2. 2 Eller Riggs Brow 7 crimes
  3. 3 Sheriff Well Close 7 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 2.6 · PM2.5 4.6 · PM10 7.5 µg/m³
83
Green Space 37
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area
1Good
  • Penny Bridge CofE SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
Healthcare
14
A&E departmentsRoyal Lancaster Infirmary16.6 mi
Blackpool Victoria Hospital28.5 mi
Royal Preston Hospital33.7 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust3.1 mi
Routine referral (median)6 wks
Treated within 18 weeks94.2%
Nearest GP surgeryHaverthwaite Surgery2.8 mi
GP capacity1,348 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)79.2%
available across Westmorland and Furness
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
92
Employment rate59.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.3%Unemployed0.9%Retired28.8%Student3%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.7%Skilled & technical36.9%Routine & elementary16.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.5%Level 3 (A levels)15.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.4%Apprenticeship7.7%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership79.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
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 E
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
8
Ulverston 3.5 mi
Kirkby-in-Furness 5.2 mi
Cark and Cartmel 5.3 mi
J36 M6 13.7 mi
J36 M6 14 mi
J35 M6 14.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Penny Bridge and Greenodd 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

Backbarrow 41 3.0 mi away ⇄
Ulverston 61 3.3 mi away ⇄
Swarthmoor 60 4.3 mi away ⇄
Finsthwaite 0 4.6 mi away ⇄
Cartmel 48 5.0 mi away ⇄
Kirkby-in-Furness 47 5.1 mi away ⇄
Lindal in Furness 48 5.6 mi away ⇄
Great Urswick 47 5.8 mi away ⇄
Allithwaite 48 5.9 mi away ⇄
Flookburgh 51 6.1 mi away ⇄
Grange-over-Sands 52 6.6 mi away ⇄
Lindale 37 6.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Penny Bridge and Greenodd a nice place to live?

Penny Bridge and Greenodd has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Penny Bridge and Greenodd 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 Penny Bridge and Greenodd?

Penny Bridge and Greenodd is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 48 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Penny Bridge and Greenodd?

Among the top-rated schools in Penny Bridge and Greenodd is Penny Bridge CofE School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Penny Bridge and Greenodd in total.

Penny Bridge and Greenodd in context

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Postcode districts in Penny Bridge and Greenodd

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