Is Askham a nice place to live?

Yes, Askham is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places in Cumbria.

Askham has an average crime rate of 141.9 crimes per 1,000 people, similar to most areas.

What are the best schools in Askham?

Askham has 1 school nearby. Schools rated Good by Ofsted include Yanwath Primary School, Clifton Primary School, Lowther Endowed School.

What are the demographics of Askham?

The majority of residents in Askham identify as White (British) (96%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (97%). The most common religion is Christian (54%).

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Name: Askham
Address: England, GB

B+

Very Good Area

Outdoor Spaces

B+

Amenities

Transport

Schools

Council	Westmorland and Furness
Crime Rate	✓average

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Sockbridge

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Clifton

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Helton

village

B+

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Lowther

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Outdoor Spaces

Allotments

Limited

Play Space

Limited

Golf Course

Limited

Public Park

Limited

Tennis Court

Limited

Bowling Green

Limited

Playing Field

Limited

Askham

Very Good Area

Outdoor Spaces

Amenities

Transport

Schools

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Lowther

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