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Living in Staveley (South Lakeland): Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Staveley (South Lakeland) scores 47/100 overall, across 8 scored categories. Environment is where Staveley (South Lakeland) most outperforms the national norm: 84/100 against a median of 64/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 39/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Staveley (South Lakeland) places 2nd of 4 in the LA8 postcode district. It scores 6 points above the LA8 postcode district as a whole, which averages 41/100. On environment specifically, Staveley (South Lakeland) sits 19 points above the LA8 district figure of 65/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: LA8 postcode district.

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Staveley (South Lakeland) scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
76.5 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 25 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
Other theft 22 crimes
↑ 258% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 15 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 8 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 7 crimes

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

Environment
84
Air Quality NO₂ 2.388 · PM2.5 4.536 · PM10 7.026 µg/m³
83
Green Space 85
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
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1 school in area
1Ungraded
  • Staveley CofE SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRoyal Lancaster Infirmary22.7 mi
Cumberland Infirmary35.9 mi
Blackpool Victoria Hospital38.8 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks71.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.6%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Roberts, Mr Eddy, Dr O’Sullivan, Dr Hughes, Dr Cook & Dr Halcrow3.6 mi
GP capacity1,218 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
39
Full fibre (FTTP)79.2%
available across Westmorland and Furness
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
66.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
66.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 47 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate54.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.9%Unemployed2.4%Retired30.9%Student3.1%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.5%Skilled & technical37%Routine & elementary21.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.6%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership71%
Among the least-deprived 32% 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
18
Staveley 0.1 mi
Burneside 2.6 mi
Windermere 3.4 mi
J37 M6 8.5 mi
J37 M6 8.6 mi
J38 M6 9.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 19
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Staveley (South Lakeland) 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

Burneside 47 2.8 mi away ⇄
Windermere 52 3.7 mi away ⇄
Bowness-on-Windermere 50 4.1 mi away ⇄
Kendal 64 4.7 mi away ⇄
Storrs 35 5.1 mi away ⇄
Natland 45 6.5 mi away ⇄
Oxenholme 62 6.5 mi away ⇄
Ambleside 45 6.9 mi away ⇄
Hawkshead 42 7.2 mi away ⇄
Levens 48 7.6 mi away ⇄
Summerlands 43 8.6 mi away ⇄
Finsthwaite 0 9.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Staveley (South Lakeland) a nice place to live?

Staveley (South Lakeland) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Staveley (South Lakeland) 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 Staveley (South Lakeland)?

Staveley (South Lakeland) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 76 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Staveley (South Lakeland)

LA8 41 ⇄

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