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Askham, Ullswater & Greystoke

About

Askham rests on the eastern fringes of the Lake District, a village of stone-built houses and greens overlooking the River Lowther. The landscape opens into low, rolling fells and farmland, with paths leading toward the nearby shores of Ullswater. This lake stretches south, its waters bordered by wooded slopes and the distinctive peaks of Place Fell and Hallin Fell on its far side.

To the north, the terrain shifts toward the quieter estate village of Greystoke, surrounded by agricultural land and forestry. The area is known for its traditional hunting country and quiet lanes. Greystoke Castle, with its private parkland, has long been associated with the training of border collies for sheepdog trials.

Area overview

On average Askham, Ullswater & Greystoke has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Askham, Ullswater & Greystoke is £47,154 per year. There are 6 schools in Askham, Ullswater & Greystoke: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Askham, Ullswater & Greystoke is home to around 5,499 people, with a population density of about 13.1 per km2.

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Askham, Ullswater & Greystoke Population

5,499

Population density

13.1 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

19.46(-48%)

Other theft

8.18(+24%)

Theft from the person

6.91(+486%)

Drugs

4.91(+30%)

Criminal damage and arson

3.82(-57%)

North West average

Demographics

British

5,201

94.58%

Other White

165

Irish

0.42%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.35%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.22%

Total population: 5,499

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,968

41.21%

Level 3 (A level)

753

15.77%

No qualifications

657

13.76%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

609

12.75%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

391

8.19%

Total 16+ residents: 4,775

Housing

Owns outright

1,247

50.79%

Owns with a mortgage

495

20.16%

Private landlord or letting agency

308

12.55%

Other social rented

183

7.45%

Other forms of private rent

168

6.84%

Total households: 2,455

Property prices in Askham, Ullswater & Greystoke

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 in Askham, Ullswater & Greystoke area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £1,520,000.

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 Askham, Ullswater & Greystoke over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	42	£427,500	£234,150	£378,125	£602,500	£1,053,250
Flats	3	£115,000	£110,500	£112,500	£141,000	£161,800
Semi-Detached	17	£325,000	£222,000	£290,000	£500,000	£666,000
Terraced	13	£222,500	£136,400	£188,000	£310,000	£397,000

10 years median price trend in Askham, Ullswater & Greystoke

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

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

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