Town Pop. 1,852

Living in Sedbergh: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Sedbergh is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is environment: 84/100 against a national town median of 64/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 21/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Safety (93) and economic health (84) also clear 80/100. Below 30/100: schools (9), transport (9), lifestyle (15) and healthcare (21). Wider context for the surrounding area: LA10 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

69.1 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 64 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Other theft 17 crimes

↑ 48% above national average

Public order 13 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Burglary 11 crimes

↑ 69% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes

↓ 21% below national average

other 13 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Park/Open Space 13 crimes
2 Queen'S Drive 7 crimes
3 Cockle Street 6 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 2.189 · PM2.5 4.62 · PM10 6.615 µg/m³

Green Space 85

Parks Adequate 2

Sports Pitches Ample 5

Allotments None

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts Adequate 3

Bowling Greens Some 1

Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools

2 schools in area

1Good1Ungraded

Sedbergh Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
Settlebeck SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare

A&E departmentsRoyal Lancaster Infirmary21.8 mi

Airedale General Hospital36.8 mi

Burnley General Hospital37.1 mi

Hospital waitsNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi

Routine referral (median)12 wks

Treated within 18 weeks64.3%

A&E seen within 4 hrs62.6%

1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'

GP capacity1,130 patients per GP

1dentist1pharmacy

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

Full fibre (FTTP)79.2%

available across Westmorland and Furness

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

31%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

31%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.7%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 72 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate53%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed53%Unemployed1.6%Retired30%Student8.9%Other inactive6.5%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial38.4%Skilled & technical40.4%Routine & elementary21.2%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications15.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.1%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.5%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%

Home ownership72%

Among the least-deprived 36% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

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

Dent 7.2 mi

Oxenholme Lake District 7.9 mi

Garsdale 8.2 mi

J37 M6 3.7 mi

J37 M6 4 mi

J38 M6 8.3 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Adequate 5

Restaurants & Cafes Some 2

Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1

Retail Shopping Adequate 19

Takeaways Some 2

Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Sedbergh 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Sedbergh a nice place to live?

Sedbergh has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Sedbergh is 42/100, 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 Sedbergh?

Sedbergh is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 128 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sedbergh?

Among the top-rated schools in Sedbergh is Sedbergh Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Sedbergh in total.

Sedbergh in context

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Postcode districts in Sedbergh

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