Town Pop. 1,608

Living in Scotby: Liveability Score 56/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Scotby comes out at 56/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 42/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. No other settlement in the CA4 postcode district scores higher. Scotby leads all 4.

Against the wider CA4 district average of 40/100, that is 16 points above. On transport specifically, Scotby sits 26 points above the CA4 district figure of 16/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93) and economic health (85). Wider context for the surrounding area: CA4 postcode district.

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Scotby scores 56 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
82.1 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 70 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
Drugs 13 crimes
↑ 145% above national average
Public order 13 crimes
↑ 25% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 19% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↓ 67% below national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Rotary Way 13 crimes
  2. 2 Park Road 11 crimes
  3. 3 Pillar Lane 11 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 4.7 · PM2.5 5 · PM10 9.5 µg/m³
79
Green Space 36
Parks Ample 22
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
35
2 schools in area · 18 within 4km
2Good
  • Pennine Way Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Scotby CofE Primary 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
33
A&E departmentsCumberland Infirmary2.9 mi
Hexham General Hospital31.3 mi
Community Paramedic Service47.4 mi
Hospital waitsNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs62.6%
Nearest GP surgeryWavell Drive0.8 mi
GP capacity3,846 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
68
Full fibre (FTTP)73.1%
available across Cumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
84.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
84.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 42 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate55.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.4%Unemployed1.1%Retired35.5%Student2.4%Other inactive5.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.5%Skilled & technical34.6%Routine & elementary18.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.3%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership84.3%
Among the least-deprived 13% 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
42
Wetheral 1.7 mi
Carlisle 2.3 mi
Dalston 5.4 mi
J43 M6 0.5 mi
J43 M6 0.9 mi
J42 M6 2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
34
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
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 £327,500 18
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£198k £253k £310k £366k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Wetheral 44 1.6 mi away ⇄
Cumwhinton 46 1.7 mi away ⇄
Warwick Bridge 40 2.5 mi away ⇄
Carlisle 58 2.5 mi away ⇄
Houghton (Carlisle) 60 2.9 mi away ⇄
Blackwell (Carlisle) 50 2.9 mi away ⇄
Heads Nook 34 3.4 mi away ⇄
Oldwall 0 4.3 mi away ⇄
Hayton (Carlisle) 38 4.5 mi away ⇄
Harker 30 5.0 mi away ⇄
Cargo 52 5.2 mi away ⇄
Dalston 49 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Scotby a nice place to live?

Scotby is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Scotby is 56/100, 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 Scotby?

Scotby is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 132 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Scotby?

Among the top-rated schools in Scotby are Pennine Way Primary School and Scotby CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Scotby in total.

What are house prices like in Scotby?

The current median house price in Scotby is £327,500, around 15% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 23%.

Scotby in context

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Postcode districts in Scotby

CA4 40 ⇄

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