B+
Liveable Score

Very Good Area

B+

Outdoor Spaces

B+

Amenities

B

Transport

A

Schools

CouncilWestmorland and Furness
Crime Rate
✓low

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Interactive liveability map of Bowston showing color-coded areas with Liveable Scores ranging from A+ (Outstanding - dark green) to C (Challenged - red). Bowston boundary is outlined in blue.Map allows users to explore different neighborhoods and their liveability ratings within the area.
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B
B+
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Nearby Places

Burneside

village

B

1.2 km away

Staveley

village

B

3.4 km away

Outdoor Spaces

AllotmentsAllotments
Adequate
Play SpacePlay Space
Ample
Golf CourseGolf Course
Ample
Public ParkPublic Park
Limited
Tennis CourtTennis Court
Plentiful
Bowling GreenBowling Green
Plentiful
Playing FieldPlaying Field
Plentiful

Local Amenities

Pubs & BarsPubs & Bars
Ample
Restaurants & CafesRestaurants & Cafes
Limited
Retail ShoppingRetail Shopping
Limited
SupermarketsSupermarkets
Limited
TakeawaysTakeaways
Ample

Transport Links

train
Burneside (Cumbria)
Train
train
Staveley (Cumbria)
Train
train
Kendal
Train

Schools

Outstanding
0 Schools
Good
3 Schools
Requires Improvement
0 Schools
Castle Park School
Good
Ghyllside Primary School
Good
Heron Hill Primary School
Good

House Prices

all dwelling types

£251,250

detached houses

£475,000

flats and maisonettes

£221,250

semi detached houses

£277,500

terraced houses

£207,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bowston a nice place to live?

Yes, Bowston 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 Bowston?

Bowston has a very low crime rate of 37.1 crimes per 1,000 people, making it one of the safest areas.

What are the best schools in Bowston?

Bowston has 3 schools nearby. Schools rated Good by Ofsted include Castle Park School, Ghyllside Primary School, Heron Hill Primary School.

What are the demographics of Bowston?

The majority of residents in Bowston identify as White (British) (95%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (95%). The most common religion is Christian (57%).