Howgate
Strong on safety and schools, weaker on transport
This public area guide compares Howgate in Cumberland using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
Is Howgate a good place to live?
Howgate may be a good fit for people who value lower crime, stronger school performance and lower house prices. It ranks strongly for lower crime, stronger school performance and lower house prices, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Transport access appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Cumberland below.
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Howgate at a glance
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- People prioritising lower crime
- Families who care about school performance
- Buyers looking for lower house prices
Watch out for
- Transport access appears weaker than most neighbourhoods nationally
The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
Crime rate in Howgate
Crime rate
Crime rate
8.44 per 1,000 people
Percentile
93rd percentile nationally
Lower crime than most neighbourhoods nationally.
House prices in Howgate
House prices
Average sold price
£196,467
Percentile
20th percentile nationally
House prices appear lower than many neighbourhoods nationally.
Schools in Howgate
Flood risk in Howgate
Transport in Howgate
What the full report adds
This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.
FAQs
Is Howgate a good place to live?
Howgate may be a good fit for people who value lower crime, stronger school performance and lower house prices. It ranks strongly for lower crime, stronger school performance and lower house prices, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Transport access appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Howgate safe?
Howgate ranks in the 93rd percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Howgate?
The average sold price is £196,467, with house prices in the 20th percentile nationally.
How are schools in Howgate?
Schools rank in the 90th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Howgate?
Nearby public profiles include Harrington in Cumberland and Egremont North and St. Bees West in Cumberland.
