Is Borrowdale a nice place to live?

Yes, Borrowdale 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 Borrowdale?

Borrowdale has a low crime rate of 61.9 crimes per 1,000 people, which is below the national average.

What are the best schools in Borrowdale?

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

What are the demographics of Borrowdale?

The majority of residents in Borrowdale identify as White (British) (83%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (83%). The most common religion is Christian (52%).

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Name: Borrowdale
Address: England, GB

B+

Very Good Area

Outdoor Spaces

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Transport

Schools

Council	Cumberland
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Borrowdale

Very Good Area

Outdoor Spaces

Amenities

Transport

Schools

Nearby Places

Rosthwaite

Seatoller

Stair

Legburthwaite

Buttermere

Keswick

Rosthwaite

Seatoller

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