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Living in Storth and Sandside: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Storth and Sandside scores 50/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 82/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Storth and Sandside places 2nd of 3 in the LA7 postcode district.

On broadband specifically, Storth and Sandside sits 26 points above the LA7 district figure of 56/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92), economic health (88) and environment (81). Below 30/100: healthcare (9), lifestyle (17), transport (26) and schools (27). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LA7 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
82.7 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 37 crimes
↑ 59% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 266% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 48% above national average
Public order 3 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 2 crimes
↓ 57% below national average
other 2 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 B6384 25 crimes
  2. 2 Back Lane 10 crimes
  3. 3 Church Street 3 crimes

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

Environment
81
Air Quality NO₂ 2.9 · PM2.5 4.7 · PM10 7.4 µg/m³
82
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
27
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Storth CofE 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
9
A&E departmentsRoyal Lancaster Infirmary11 mi
Blackpool Victoria Hospital27.6 mi
Royal Preston Hospital28.8 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)6 wks
Treated within 18 weeks94.2%
Nearest GP surgeryDrs Irving, Smith, Hacking & Rylance1.7 mi
GP capacity1,674 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
82
Full fibre (FTTP)79.2%
available across Westmorland and Furness
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 44 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
88
Employment rate46%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed46%Unemployed0.5%Retired45.2%Student2.7%Other inactive5.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.2%Skilled & technical34.4%Routine & elementary16.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.3%Level 3 (A levels)15%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.7%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)3.6%
Home ownership84.2%
Among the least-deprived 26% 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
26
Arnside 1.1 mi
Silverdale 3 mi
Grange-over-Sands 4.1 mi
J36 M6 3.8 mi
J36 M6 4.2 mi
J35 M6 6.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £357,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£313k £349k £386k £422k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Arnside 42 1.6 mi away ⇄
Milnthorpe 60 1.8 mi away ⇄
Heversham 49 2.6 mi away ⇄
Silverdale 52 3.0 mi away ⇄
Holme (South Lakeland) 45 3.1 mi away ⇄
Lindale 37 3.7 mi away ⇄
Levens 48 3.9 mi away ⇄
Burton-in-Kendal 48 4.1 mi away ⇄
Grange-over-Sands 52 4.9 mi away ⇄
Warton (Lancaster) 51 4.9 mi away ⇄
Tewitfield 0 5.2 mi away ⇄
Endmoor 41 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Storth and Sandside a nice place to live?

Storth and Sandside is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Storth and Sandside is 50/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Storth and Sandside?

Storth and Sandside is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 58 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Storth and Sandside?

Among the top-rated schools in Storth and Sandside is Storth CofE School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Storth and Sandside in total.

What are house prices like in Storth and Sandside?

The current median house price in Storth and Sandside is £357,500, around 25% above the England and Wales average.

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Postcode districts in Storth and Sandside

LA7 48 ⇄

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