Town Pop. 616

Living in Stainton (Eden): Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Stainton (Eden) scores 43/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 96/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is healthcare, at 3/100 against a town median of 18/100.

That places it last of the 4 scored places in the CA11 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 93 points separate broadband (96) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. The CA11 district averages 50/100, putting Stainton (Eden) 7 points below its own postcode area. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CA11 postcode district.

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Stainton (Eden) scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
79
136.4 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 32 crimes
↑ 56% above national average
Other theft 15 crimes
↑ 294% above national average
Drugs 6 crimes
↑ 194% above national average
Other crime 5 crimes
↑ 305% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 131% above national average
other 21 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ferry Terminal 23 crimes
  2. 2 Mile Lane 15 crimes
  3. 3 Theatre/Concert Hall 14 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 2.9 · PM2.5 4.4 · PM10 6.6 µg/m³
83
Green Space 37
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
16
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Good
  • Stainton CofE Primary 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
3
A&E departmentsCumberland Infirmary18.1 mi
Hexham General Hospital35.7 mi
Royal Lancaster Infirmary41.3 mi
Hospital waitsNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs62.6%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Lakes Medical Practice2.4 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
96
Full fibre (FTTP)79.2%
available across Westmorland and Furness
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 29 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
92
Employment rate58.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.6%Unemployed1.9%Retired30.5%Student2.9%Other inactive6.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.4%Skilled & technical39.1%Routine & elementary21.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.8%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership78.6%
Among the least-deprived 39% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
43
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

Transport
12
Penrith (North Lakes) 2 mi
Langwathby 6.5 mi
Lazonby and Kirkoswald 8.2 mi
J40 M6 1.6 mi
J40 M6 1.9 mi
J41 M6 3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
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 Stainton (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.

Nearby places

Sockbridge 47 1.4 mi away ⇄
Newton Rigg 0 1.9 mi away ⇄
Penrith 57 2.4 mi away ⇄
Greystoke 48 3.2 mi away ⇄
Clifton (Eden) 53 3.3 mi away ⇄
Skelton (Eden) 48 5.5 mi away ⇄
Cliburn 0 5.9 mi away ⇄
Langwathby 28 6.4 mi away ⇄
Culgaith 41 7.8 mi away ⇄
Temple Sowerby 47 7.9 mi away ⇄
Lazonby 37 8.1 mi away ⇄
Shap 51 9.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stainton (Eden) a nice place to live?

Stainton (Eden) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Stainton (Eden) is 43/100, 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 Stainton (Eden)?

Stainton (Eden) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 79/100. There were 84 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Stainton (Eden)?

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

Stainton (Eden) in context

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Postcode districts in Stainton (Eden)

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