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Askam & Dalton North

About

Askam & Dalton North is located in Westmorland and Furness, near the Duddon Estuary. The area includes the villages of Askam-in-Furness and Dalton-in-Furness, with a mix of coastal and rural landscapes. Askam has a history tied to iron ore mining, while Dalton serves as a market town with historic buildings. The Duddon Estuary provides wetland habitats for wildlife, and the area offers views of the Lake District fells.

The settlements are connected by local roads, with Dalton featuring amenities like shops and schools. The Cumbria Coastal Way passes through the area, providing walking routes along the coast. Industrial heritage sites, such as old mining structures, can still be seen in parts of Askam. The area has a mix of housing, from terraced homes to newer developments, catering to both local residents and commuters.

Area overview

On average Askam & Dalton North has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Askam & Dalton North is £40,300 per year. There are 7 schools in Askam & Dalton North: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Askam & Dalton North Population

6,183

Population density

229.9 per km²

Demographics

British

6,019

97.38%

Other White

0.94%

African

0.21%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.21%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.19%

Total population: 6,181

Housing

Owns outright

1,273

45.76%

Owns with a mortgage

1,052

37.81%

Private landlord or letting agency

341

12.26%

Other forms of private rent

1.55%

Other social rented

1.26%

Total households: 2,782

Property prices in Askam & Dalton North

Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £209,000 in Askam & Dalton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £700,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Askam & Dalton North over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	37	£390,000	£222,200	£310,000	£540,000	£632,000
Flats	1	£30,000	£30,000	£30,000	£30,000	£30,000
Semi-Detached	19	£246,000	£127,400	£214,000	£285,000	£351,200
Terraced	67	£135,000	£81,152	£110,000	£183,750	£256,000

10 years median price trend in Askam & Dalton North

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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