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

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Distington

C+

Liveable Score

Passable Area

B+

Outdoor Spaces

C+

Amenities

B

Transport

A+

Schools

Council	Cumberland
Crime Rate	Above Average for a North West village 47% below the national average.
Demographics	😔 High Unemployment

Interactive liveability map of Distington 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 2 locations. Distington 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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A+

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2.8 km away

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village

2.9 km away

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suburb

3.3 km away

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2.1 km away

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Outdoor Spaces

Allotments

Allotments

Limited

Play Space

Play Space

Adequate

Golf Course

Golf Course

Ample

Public Park

Public Park

Adequate

Tennis Court

Tennis Court

Limited

Bowling Green

Bowling Green

Limited

Playing Field

Playing Field

Adequate

Local Amenities

Pubs & Bars

Pubs & Bars

Sparse

Restaurants & Cafes

Restaurants & Cafes

Limited

Retail Shopping

Retail Shopping

Limited

Supermarkets

Supermarkets

Ample

Takeaways

Takeaways

Limited

Transport Links

train

Harrington

Train

train

Parton

Train

train

Workington

Train

Schools

Outstanding

0 Schools

Good

7 Schools

Requires Improvement

0 Schools

Ashfield Infant & Nursery School

Outstanding

Victoria Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding

Workington Academy

Good

Beckstone Primary School

Good

St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good

Distington House Prices

The average house price in Distington is £141,000, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Distington house price trends over the last 30 years.

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

Average prices by property type

all dwelling types

£141,000

Detached house prices

£297,500

Semi-detached house prices

£145,000

Terraced house prices

£97,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Distington a nice place to live?

Distington is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area.

How safe is Distington?

Distington has an above average crime rate for a North West village, with around 40 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 47% below the national average, and 39% below the Cumbria average.

What are the best schools in Distington?

Distington has 7 schools nearby. Schools rated Good by Ofsted include Workington Academy, Beckstone Primary School, St Mary's Catholic Primary School.

What are the demographics of Distington?

The majority of residents in Distington identify as White (British) (98%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (98%). The most common religion is Christian (63%).