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Living in Skelton (Eden): Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Skelton (Eden) comes out at 48/100 on the 8 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 98/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Lifestyle falls furthest short: 3/100 where the typical UK town reaches 21/100.

Skelton (Eden) places 2nd of 4 in the CA11 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 95 points separate broadband (98) from lifestyle (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 53 points above the CA11 district's 45/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: CA11 postcode district.

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Skelton (Eden) scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

188.2 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 27 crimes

↑ 336% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes

↑ 137% above national average

Other theft 2 crimes

↑ 74% above national average

Burglary 1 crimes

↑ 54% above national average

Possession of weapons 1 crimes

↑ 500% above national average

other 1 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Parking Area 15 crimes
2 Chapelfield 9 crimes
3 Park/Open Space 4 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 2 · PM2.5 4.2 · PM10 6.2 µg/m³

Green Space 9

Parks Some 1

Sports Pitches None

Allotments None

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts None

Bowling Greens Some 1

Playgrounds None

Services

Schools

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1 school in area

1Good

Skelton SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good

Healthcare

A&E departmentsCumberland Infirmary12.9 mi

Hexham General Hospital35.8 mi

Royal Lancaster Infirmary46.2 mi

Hospital waitsNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust5.9 mi

Routine referral (median)12 wks

Treated within 18 weeks64.3%

A&E seen within 4 hrs62.6%

Nearest GP surgeryThe Lakes Medical Practice6.6 mi

GP capacity1,016 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

Full fibre (FTTP)79.2%

available across Westmorland and Furness

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

99.3%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

99.3%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

100%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate61.5%

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

Economic activity (16+)

Employed61.5%Unemployed0.9%Retired27.9%Student2.2%Other inactive7.5%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial39.8%Skilled & technical42.4%Routine & elementary17.8%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications14.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)14.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.5%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%

Home ownership79.2%

Around the England average for deprivation

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 E

Water United Utilities

Average bill regional £456/yr

Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Penrith (North Lakes) 5.9 mi

Lazonby and Kirkoswald 7.5 mi

Armathwaite 8 mi

J41 M6 3.6 mi

J41 M6 3.8 mi

J40 M6 5.9 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Some 1

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 Skelton (Eden) 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 Skelton (Eden) a nice place to live?

Skelton (Eden) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Skelton (Eden) is 48/100, 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 Skelton (Eden)?

Skelton (Eden) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 35 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Skelton (Eden)?

Among the top-rated schools in Skelton (Eden) is Skelton School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Skelton (Eden) in total.

Skelton (Eden) in context

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Postcode districts in Skelton (Eden)

CA11 50 ⇄

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