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

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Rydal

B+

Liveable Score

Very Good Area

B

Outdoor Spaces

C

Amenities

C

Transport

B

Schools

Council	Westmorland and Furness
Crime Rate	✓average
Vibe	😴 Sleepy
Demographics	🚸 Young Professional Families

Is Rydal right for you?

Interactive liveability map of Rydal 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. Rydal 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+

Crime hotspots

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Nearby Places

Ambleside

town

2.0 km away

Waterhead

suburb

3.0 km away

Grasmere

village

3.2 km away

Skelwith Bridge

village

3.5 km away

Elterwater

village

4.0 km away

Chapel Stile

village

4.5 km away

Ambleside

town

2.0 km away

Waterhead

suburb

3.0 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

Adequate

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

Outstanding

0 Schools

Good

2 Schools

Requires Improvement

0 Schools

Grasmere CofE Primary School

Good

Ambleside CofE Primary School

Requires improvement

Windermere School

House Prices

all dwelling types

£484,000

detached houses

£790,000

flats and maisonettes

£331,250

semi detached houses

£625,000

terraced houses

£375,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rydal a nice place to live?

Yes, Rydal 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. It particularly appeals to young professional families. Expect a relaxed, countryside way of life away from the hustle and bustle.

How safe is Rydal?

Rydal has a low crime rate of 86.4 crimes per 1,000 people, which is below the national average.

What are the best schools in Rydal?

Rydal has 2 schools nearby. The best-rated school is Grasmere CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted.

What are the demographics of Rydal?

The majority of residents in Rydal identify as White (British) (89%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (88%). The most common religion is Christian (52%).