Town Pop. 456

Living in Thursby: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Thursby scores 43/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Thursby most outperforms the national norm: 98/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is lifestyle: 4/100 versus a median of 21/100.

Among the 3 scored places sharing the CA5 postcode district, Thursby ranks 2nd. Its categories are unusually uneven: 95 points separate broadband (98) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. It scores 5 points above the CA5 postcode district as a whole, which averages 38/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CA5 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
92.1 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 22 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 94% above national average
Other crime 5 crimes
↑ 450% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 2 crimes
↓ 71% below national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 8 crimes
  2. 2 Great Orton Airfield 6 crimes
  3. 3 Bouch Way 5 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 2.8 · PM2.5 4.3 · PM10 7.1 µg/m³
84
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Thursby Primary 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
3
A&E departmentsCumberland Infirmary5 mi
Hexham General Hospital38.8 mi
Community Paramedic Service55.1 mi
Hospital waitsNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust2.7 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs62.6%
Nearest GP surgeryDalston Medical Group2.7 mi
GP capacity1,092 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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)73.1%
available across Cumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 24 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate58.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.5%Unemployed2.2%Retired30.2%Student2.1%Other inactive7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.9%Skilled & technical36.3%Routine & elementary25.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.2%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership82.9%
Among the least-deprived 34% of areas in England
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
13
Dalston 2.5 mi
Wigton 4.6 mi
Carlisle 5.8 mi
J42 M6 6.9 mi
J42 M6 7 mi
J44 M6 7.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Thursby 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

Dalston 49 2.6 mi away ⇄
Wigton 46 4.6 mi away ⇄
Blackwell (Carlisle) 50 5.0 mi away ⇄
Burgh by Sands 32 5.5 mi away ⇄
Carlisle 58 5.7 mi away ⇄
Cargo 52 6.2 mi away ⇄
Caldbeck 37 6.5 mi away ⇄
Kirkbride 37 6.9 mi away ⇄
Houghton (Carlisle) 60 7.6 mi away ⇄
Harker 30 7.7 mi away ⇄
Scotby 56 7.7 mi away ⇄
Mellguards 0 7.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Thursby a nice place to live?

Thursby has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Thursby is 43/100, 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 Thursby?

Thursby is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 42 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Thursby?

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

Thursby in context

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Postcode districts in Thursby

CA5 38 ⇄

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