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Backbarrow - Best areas to live in 2026 (and areas to avoid map)

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Backbarrow

B+

Liveable Score

Very Good Area

C+

Outdoor Spaces

B

Amenities

C

Transport

C

Schools

Council	Westmorland and Furness
Crime Rate	High for a North West village About the national average.

Interactive liveability map of Backbarrow showing color-coded areas with Liveable Scores ranging from A+ (Outstanding - dark green) to C (Challenged - red). Crime hotspots are marked with red pulsing indicators in 1 locations. Backbarrow boundary is outlined in blue.Map allows users to explore different neighborhoods and their liveability ratings within the area.

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C+

B

B+

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Nearby Places

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1.9 km away

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2.5 km away

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3.0 km away

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3.2 km away

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4.3 km away

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4.3 km away

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1.9 km away

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2.5 km away

Outdoor Spaces

Allotments

Allotments

Limited

Play Space

Play Space

Ample

Golf Course

Golf Course

Limited

Public Park

Public Park

Limited

Tennis Court

Tennis Court

Limited

Bowling Green

Bowling Green

Limited

Playing Field

Playing Field

Limited

Local Amenities

Pubs & Bars

Pubs & Bars

Sparse

Restaurants & Cafes

Restaurants & Cafes

Adequate

Retail Shopping

Retail Shopping

Limited

Supermarkets

Supermarkets

Limited

Takeaways

Takeaways

Limited

Transport Links

No train or motorway links found nearby

Schools

Outstanding

0 Schools

Good

1 Schools

Requires Improvement

0 Schools

Leven Valley CofE Primary School

Good

Backbarrow House Prices

The average house price in Backbarrow is £352,500, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Backbarrow house price trends over the last 30 years.

Sold house prices Backbarrow graph showing house price trends over the last 30 years.

Average prices by property type

all dwelling types

£352,500

Detached house prices

£540,000

Flats and maisonettes prices

£318,000

Semi-detached house prices

£395,000

Terraced house prices

£265,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Backbarrow a nice place to live?

Yes, Backbarrow 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.

How safe is Backbarrow?

Backbarrow has a high crime rate for a North West village, with around 75 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is about the national average, and 14% above the Cumbria average. The comparison is stabilised for a small population.

What are the best schools in Backbarrow?

Backbarrow has 1 school nearby. The best-rated school is Leven Valley CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted.

What are the demographics of Backbarrow?

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