Town Pop. 352

Living in Temple Sowerby: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Temple Sowerby scores 47/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 95/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Temple Sowerby places 4th of 9 in the CA10 postcode district.

Its broadband score runs 76 points above the CA10 district's 19/100. Economic health (80) sits at 80/100 or above. Transport (7), lifestyle (9) and schools (24) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CA10 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
78
278.4 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 42 crimes
↑ 258% above national average
Other theft 15 crimes
↑ 587% above national average
Drugs 12 crimes
↑ 933% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 318% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 206% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 25 crimes
  2. 2 Town Head Garth 14 crimes
  3. 3 Linden Park 9 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 2.261 · PM2.5 4.495 · PM10 6.651 µg/m³
84
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
24
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Temple Sowerby CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
40
A&E departmentsCumberland Infirmary22.5 mi
Hexham General Hospital30.5 mi
Royal Lancaster Infirmary41.6 mi
Hospital waitsNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust4.9 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs62.6%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,534 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
95
Full fibre (FTTP)79.2%
available across Westmorland and Furness
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate62.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.9%Unemployed1.9%Retired23.9%Student3%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.9%Skilled & technical35.5%Routine & elementary30.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.5%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership68.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
37
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

Transport
7
Langwathby 4.6 mi
Appleby 6.1 mi
Penrith (North Lakes) 6.5 mi
J40 M6 6.1 mi
J40 M6 6.6 mi
J41 M6 8.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Temple Sowerby 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

Culgaith 41 1.7 mi away ⇄
Kirkby Thore 44 1.9 mi away ⇄
Cliburn 0 2.0 mi away ⇄
Bolton (Eden) 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Long Marton 36 3.7 mi away ⇄
Clifton (Eden) 53 4.7 mi away ⇄
Langwathby 28 4.8 mi away ⇄
Penrith 57 6.1 mi away ⇄
Appleby-in-Westmorland 43 6.3 mi away ⇄
Sockbridge 47 6.8 mi away ⇄
Newton Rigg 0 7.8 mi away ⇄
Stainton (Eden) 43 7.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Temple Sowerby a nice place to live?

Temple Sowerby has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Temple Sowerby 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 Temple Sowerby?

Temple Sowerby is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 78/100. There were 98 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Temple Sowerby?

Among the top-rated schools in Temple Sowerby is Temple Sowerby CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Temple Sowerby in total.

Temple Sowerby in context

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Postcode districts in Temple Sowerby

CA10 44 ⇄

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