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

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Colton

A

Liveable Score

Excellent area

£336kAverage sold price

100%belownational crime average

C

Outdoor spaces

C

Amenities

C

Transport

C

Schools

Vibe: Sleepy
Demographics: Retirees

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

C

C+

B

B+

A

A+

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Nearby Places

Bouth

village

1.4 km away

Spark Bridge

village

1.6 km away

Lowick Green

village

2.0 km away

Penny Bridge

village

3.2 km away

Haverthwaite

village

3.4 km away

Greenodd

village

3.6 km away

Bouth

village

1.4 km away

Spark Bridge

village

1.6 km away

Outdoor Spaces

Allotments

Allotments

Limited

Play Space

Play Space

Limited

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

Limited

Restaurants & Cafes

Restaurants & Cafes

Limited

Retail Shopping

Retail Shopping

Limited

Supermarkets

Supermarkets

Limited

Takeaways

Takeaways

Limited

Transport Links

No train or motorway links found nearby

Schools

Outstanding0 schools

Good0 schools

Requires Improvement0 schools

Leven Valley CofE Primary SchoolGood

Penny Bridge CofE SchoolGood

Colton House Prices

The average house price in Colton is £336,250, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Colton house price trends over the last 30 years.

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

Average prices by property type

all dwelling types

£336,250

Detached house prices

£512,500

Flats and maisonettes prices

£318,000

Semi-detached house prices

£308,750

Terraced house prices

£254,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colton a nice place to live?

Yes, Colton is an excellent place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of A. This means it is among the top places to live in North West. It particularly appeals to retirees. Expect a relaxed, countryside way of life away from the hustle and bustle.

How safe is Colton?

Colton has an above average crime rate for a North West village, with around 0 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 100% below the national average, and 100% below the Cumbria average. The comparison is stabilised for a small population.

What are the demographics of Colton?

The majority of residents in Colton identify as White (British) (98%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (99%). The most common religion is Christian (60%).