Town Pop. 734

Living in Thornhill (Copeland): Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Thornhill (Copeland) is 38/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. That places it last of the 3 scored places in the CA22 postcode district.

Its safety score runs 23 points above the CA22 district's 71/100. That is 12 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (94) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: CA22 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Thornhill (Copeland) scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
106.3 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 35 crimes
↑ 43% above national average
Burglary 11 crimes
↑ 329% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 100% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 68% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Knoll 9 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 7 crimes
  3. 3 Kirkbeck Drive 6 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 1.961 · PM2.5 4.248 · PM10 7.294 µg/m³
84
Green Space 9
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
25
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Thornhill 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
7
A&E departmentsCumberland Infirmary37.3 mi
Royal Lancaster Infirmary41.2 mi
Blackpool Victoria Hospital48.9 mi
Hospital waitsNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs62.6%
Nearest GP surgeryWestcroft House Surgery1.3 mi
GP capacity2,099 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)73.1%
available across Cumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
16.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
16.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 24 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate54.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.1%Unemployed2%Retired32.2%Student1.6%Other inactive10.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40%Skilled & technical35.1%Routine & elementary24.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.9%Level 3 (A levels)18.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.1%Apprenticeship8.1%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership82.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
42
Council tax Cumberland · 2026-27
A £1,674
B £1,953
C £2,232
D £2,511
E £3,069
F £3,627
G £4,185
H £5,022
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
15
Nethertown 1.7 mi
Braystones 1.8 mi
St Bees 3.2 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Thornhill (Copeland) 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

Egremont 41 1.3 mi away ⇄
Beckermet 44 1.3 mi away ⇄
Bigrigg 41 2.8 mi away ⇄
St Bees 41 3.2 mi away ⇄
Sellafield 0 3.3 mi away ⇄
Moor Row 42 3.5 mi away ⇄
Cleator Moor 39 3.9 mi away ⇄
Gosforth 41 4.9 mi away ⇄
Seascale 44 5.0 mi away ⇄
Rheda Park 44 5.1 mi away ⇄
Frizington 35 5.4 mi away ⇄
Whitehaven 55 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Thornhill (Copeland) a nice place to live?

Thornhill (Copeland) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Thornhill (Copeland) is 38/100, 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 Thornhill (Copeland)?

Thornhill (Copeland) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 78 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Thornhill (Copeland)?

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

Thornhill (Copeland) in context

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Postcode districts in Thornhill (Copeland)

CA22 41 ⇄

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