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Living in Warwick Bridge: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Warwick Bridge is 40/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 81/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is schools: 5/100 versus a median of 23/100.

Of the 4 places sharing the CA4 postcode district, Warwick Bridge scores lowest. On broadband specifically, Warwick Bridge sits 59 points above the CA4 district figure of 22/100. That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CA4 postcode district.

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Warwick Bridge scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
211 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 57 crimes
↑ 178% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 27 crimes
↑ 544% above national average
Other theft 16 crimes
↑ 319% above national average
Public order 14 crimes
↑ 249% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 86% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Millriggs 14 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 13 crimes
  3. 3 Sids Field 12 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 2.948 · PM2.5 4.48 · PM10 7.404 µg/m³
83
Green Space 11
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
5
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Warwick Bridge Primary 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
3
A&E departmentsCumberland Infirmary5.3 mi
Hexham General Hospital28.8 mi
Community Paramedic Service45 mi
Hospital waitsNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs62.6%
Nearest GP surgeryWavell Drive3.2 mi
GP capacity2,558 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
81
Full fibre (FTTP)73.1%
available across Cumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 29 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate53.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.6%Unemployed1.6%Retired34.5%Student3.5%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.9%Skilled & technical36.4%Routine & elementary20.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.3%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership80.8%
Among the least-deprived 32% 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
8
Wetheral 1.6 mi
Carlisle 4.7 mi
Brampton 4.9 mi
J43 M6 2.8 mi
J43 M6 2.9 mi
J42 M6 3.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Warwick Bridge 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

Heads Nook 34 1.6 mi away ⇄
Wetheral 44 1.6 mi away ⇄
Hayton (Carlisle) 38 2.0 mi away ⇄
Oldwall 0 2.4 mi away ⇄
Scotby 56 2.5 mi away ⇄
Cumwhinton 46 3.1 mi away ⇄
Brampton (Carlisle) 45 4.1 mi away ⇄
Houghton (Carlisle) 60 4.2 mi away ⇄
Carlisle 58 4.8 mi away ⇄
Blackwell (Carlisle) 50 5.4 mi away ⇄
Harker 30 6.3 mi away ⇄
Cargo 52 6.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Warwick Bridge a nice place to live?

Warwick Bridge has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Warwick Bridge is 40/100, 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 Warwick Bridge?

Warwick Bridge is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 130 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Warwick Bridge?

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

Warwick Bridge in context

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Postcode districts in Warwick Bridge

CA4 40 ⇄

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