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Living in Siddick: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Siddick scores 34/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Schools is where Siddick most outperforms the national norm: 48/100 against a median of 23/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 18/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That places it last of the 8 scored places in the CA14 postcode district. It scores 11 points below the CA14 postcode district as a whole, which averages 45/100. That is 16 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: CA14 postcode district.

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Siddick scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
18
3,251.7 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 182 crimes
↑ 3520% above national average
Shoplifting 70 crimes
↑ 5844% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 57 crimes
↑ 5451% above national average
Public order 38 crimes
↑ 3772% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 37 crimes
↑ 1512% above national average
other 107 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Derwent Street 60 crimes
  2. 2 Siddick Road 38 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 34 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 4.434 · PM2.5 4.172 · PM10 6.617 µg/m³
83
Green Space 9
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
48
2 schools in area · 12 within 4km
2Good
  • Northside Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Seaton St. Paul's CofE Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
26
A&E departmentsCumberland Infirmary27.9 mi
Royal Lancaster Infirmary52.3 mi
Hexham General Hospital61.2 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 surgeryJames Street Group Practice1.6 mi
GP capacity2,626 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
5
Full fibre (FTTP)73.1%
available across Cumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
12.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
25
Employment rate53.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.3%Unemployed3.6%Retired23.8%Student3.3%Other inactive16%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial24.4%Skilled & technical29.8%Routine & elementary45.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications26.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)19.6%Apprenticeship7.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership52.2%
Among the most-deprived 25% 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
Workington 1.6 mi
Flimby 1.9 mi
Maryport 3.7 mi
J42 M6 29.6 mi
J19 A74(M) 29.6 mi
J20 A74(M) 29.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
46
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 Siddick 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

Seaton (Allerdale) 47 0.9 mi away ⇄
Stainburn 55 1.8 mi away ⇄
Flimby 42 2.1 mi away ⇄
Workington 47 2.3 mi away ⇄
Great Clifton 36 2.5 mi away ⇄
Broughton Moor 45 3.3 mi away ⇄
High Harrington 51 3.6 mi away ⇄
Maryport 47 3.8 mi away ⇄
Winscales 45 4.0 mi away ⇄
Greysouthen 31 4.4 mi away ⇄
Great Broughton and Little Broughton 46 4.5 mi away ⇄
Distington 50 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Siddick a nice place to live?

Siddick has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Siddick is 34/100, 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 Siddick?

Crime levels in Siddick are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 18/100. There were 491 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Siddick?

Among the top-rated schools in Siddick are Northside Primary School and Seaton St. Paul's CofE Junior School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Siddick in total.

Siddick in context

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Postcode districts in Siddick

CA14 45 ⇄

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