Town Pop. 2,414

Living in Silloth: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Silloth is 44/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 43/100 versus a median of 67/100. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 8 places in the CA7 postcode district.

The CA7 district averages 39/100, putting Silloth 5 points above its own postcode area. Its healthcare score runs 13 points above the CA7 district's 18/100. Transport (15) and schools (20) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CA7 postcode district.

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Silloth scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
77
76.2 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 118 crimes
↑ 47% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 15 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Meadow View Park 29 crimes
  2. 2 Skinburness Crescent 13 crimes
  3. 3 Greenrow Meadows 10 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 2.1 · PM2.5 4 · PM10 6.4 µg/m³
85
Green Space 29
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
20
2 schools in area
1Outstanding1Ungraded
  • Silloth Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Solway Community SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

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

Healthcare
31
A&E departmentsCumberland Infirmary15.7 mi
Hexham General Hospital50.5 mi
Royal Lancaster Infirmary60.9 mi
Hospital waitsNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust0.6 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 capacity2,548 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
70
Full fibre (FTTP)73.1%
available across Cumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 91 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
43
Employment rate47.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed47.8%Unemployed2.2%Retired36.8%Student2%Other inactive11.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial26.2%Skilled & technical33.5%Routine & elementary40.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications24.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)15.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)22.5%Apprenticeship8.6%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership73.4%
Among the most-deprived 36% 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
15
Aspatria 8 mi
Wigton 9 mi
Annan 9.1 mi
J20 A74(M) 14 mi
J20 A74(M) 14 mi
J19 A74(M) 14.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 8
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 14
Takeaways Adequate 7
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £155,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Terraced
£102k £134k £167k £199k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Skinburness 38 1.3 mi away ⇄
Abbeytown 32 4.1 mi away ⇄
Allonby 31 7.0 mi away ⇄
Kirkbride 37 7.0 mi away ⇄
Aspatria 42 7.5 mi away ⇄
Southerness 0 8.7 mi away ⇄
Wigton 46 9.2 mi away ⇄
Annan 51 9.5 mi away ⇄
Crosby (Allerdale) 43 10.0 mi away ⇄
Bothel 44 10 mi away ⇄
Eastriggs 32 11 mi away ⇄
Tallentire 41 11 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Silloth a nice place to live?

Silloth has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Silloth is 44/100, 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 Silloth?

Silloth is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 77/100. There were 184 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Silloth?

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

What are house prices like in Silloth?

The current median house price in Silloth is £155,000, around 46% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 36%.

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Postcode districts in Silloth

CA7 39 ⇄

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