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Living in Swarthmoor: Liveability Score 60/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Swarthmoor comes out at 60/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 99/100 against a national town median of 60/100. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 6 places in the LA12 postcode district.

The LA12 district averages 51/100, putting Swarthmoor 9 points above its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Swarthmoor sits 66 points above the LA12 district figure of 33/100. That sits 10 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see LA12 postcode district.

60
OUT OF 100
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Settlement area

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Swarthmoor scores 60 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
128.8 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 77 crimes
↑ 103% above national average
Public order 16 crimes
↑ 115% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 81% above national average
Drugs 10 crimes
↑ 167% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Springfield Road 29 crimes
  2. 2 Kennedy Place 10 crimes
  3. 3 Woodland Road 10 crimes

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

Environment
82
Air Quality NO₂ 2.53 · PM2.5 4.708 · PM10 7.843 µg/m³
82
Green Space 81
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
42
1 school in area · 10 within 4km
1Good
  • Pennington CofE SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
27
A&E departmentsRoyal Lancaster Infirmary15.9 mi
Blackpool Victoria Hospital25.2 mi
Royal Preston Hospital31.7 mi
Hospital waitsNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust0.9 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs62.6%
Nearest GP surgeryHoad Medical Practice1.3 mi
GP capacity1,243 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)79.2%
available across Westmorland and Furness
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 35 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate54.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.7%Unemployed1.4%Retired35.7%Student2.3%Other inactive5.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46%Skilled & technical34.5%Routine & elementary19.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.1%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.4%Apprenticeship8.7%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership84.4%
Among the least-deprived 21% 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
31
Ulverston 0.9 mi
Dalton 3.3 mi
Askam 3.6 mi
J35 M6 15.2 mi
J35 M6 15.4 mi
J34 M6 16.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
38
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
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 £200,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All
£200k £208k £216k £224k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Ulverston 61 1.3 mi away ⇄
Lindal in Furness 48 1.4 mi away ⇄
Great Urswick 47 1.6 mi away ⇄
Dalton-in-Furness 59 3.3 mi away ⇄
Askam in Furness 51 3.6 mi away ⇄
Kirkby-in-Furness 47 4.3 mi away ⇄
Penny Bridge and Greenodd 46 4.3 mi away ⇄
Flookburgh 51 6.1 mi away ⇄
Barrow-in-Furness 61 6.2 mi away ⇄
Millom 54 6.4 mi away ⇄
Cartmel 48 6.8 mi away ⇄
Allithwaite 48 6.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Swarthmoor a nice place to live?

Swarthmoor is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Swarthmoor is 60/100, 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 Swarthmoor?

Swarthmoor is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 147 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Swarthmoor?

Among the top-rated schools in Swarthmoor is Pennington CofE School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Swarthmoor in total.

What are house prices like in Swarthmoor?

The current median house price in Swarthmoor is £200,000, around 30% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 2%.

Swarthmoor in context

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Postcode districts in Swarthmoor

LA12 51 ⇄

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