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Living in Sockbridge: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Sockbridge scores 47/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 91/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 32/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 9 scored places sharing the CA10 postcode district, Sockbridge ranks 4th. Its economic health score runs 12 points above the CA10 district's 79/100. Safety (93) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CA10 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

148.8 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 24 crimes

↑ 114% above national average

Drugs 8 crimes

↑ 621% above national average

Other crime 4 crimes

↑ 495% above national average

Public order 3 crimes

↑ 37% above national average

Vehicle crime 3 crimes

↑ 85% above national average

other 8 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Petrol Station 11 crimes
2 Mayburgh Close 6 crimes
3 Hazel Bank Gardens 6 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 2.4 · PM2.5 4.3 · PM10 6.3 µg/m³

Green Space 30

Parks None

Sports Pitches None

Allotments None

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts None

Bowling Greens None

Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools

1 school in area · 7 within 4km

1Good

Yanwath 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

A&E departmentsCumberland Infirmary19.4 mi

Hexham General Hospital35.5 mi

Royal Lancaster Infirmary40.5 mi

Hospital waitsNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi

Routine referral (median)12 wks

Treated within 18 weeks64.3%

A&E seen within 4 hrs62.6%

Nearest GP surgeryThe Lakes Medical Practice2.1 mi

GP capacity1,192 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

58.7%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

58.7%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.3%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate56.2%

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

Economic activity (16+)

Employed56.2%Unemployed1.2%Retired34.6%Student2.4%Other inactive5.5%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial37.5%Skilled & technical38.5%Routine & elementary24%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications14.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.3%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%

Home ownership78.9%

Among the least-deprived 26% 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 E

Water United Utilities

Average bill regional £456/yr

Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Penrith (North Lakes) 2.1 mi

Langwathby 6.2 mi

Lazonby and Kirkoswald 8.6 mi

J40 M6 1.4 mi

J40 M6 1.6 mi

J41 M6 3.9 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Some 1

Restaurants & Cafes None

Supermarkets & Convenience None

Retail Shopping Some 1

Takeaways None

Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Sockbridge 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 Sockbridge a nice place to live?

Sockbridge has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Sockbridge is 47/100, 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 Sockbridge?

Sockbridge is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 50 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sockbridge?

Among the top-rated schools in Sockbridge is Yanwath Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Sockbridge in total.

Sockbridge in context

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Postcode districts in Sockbridge

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