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Coniston and Hawkshead

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About

Coniston and Hawkshead ward is located in the southern part of Westmorland and Furness, within the Lake District National Park. The area includes the villages of Coniston and Hawkshead, along with surrounding rural landscapes. Coniston is known for its proximity to Coniston Water, a large lake popular for boating and outdoor activities. Hawkshead is a historic village with narrow streets and traditional architecture, attracting visitors for its literary connections to Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth.

The ward features a mix of farmland, woodland, and fells, with walking trails like the Old Man of Coniston offering scenic routes. Local economy relies on tourism, agriculture, and small businesses. Public services include primary schools, community centres, and transport links to larger towns like Ambleside and Ulverston. The area maintains a balance between preserving its natural environment and supporting residents and visitors.

Area overview

On average Coniston and Hawkshead has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Coniston and Hawkshead is £46,671 per year. There are 3 schools in Coniston and Hawkshead: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
13.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Coniston and Hawkshead Population
3,181
Population density
15 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,060
96.26%
Other White
62
1.95%
Irish
15
0.47%
Other Asian
7
0.22%
Indian
7
0.22%
Total population: 3,179

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
721
48.32%
Owns with a mortgage
240
16.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
228
15.28%
Other social rented
173
11.6%
Other forms of private rent
75
5.03%
Total households: 1,492

Property prices in Coniston and Hawkshead

Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 in Coniston and Hawkshead area, with individual transactions ranging from £169,000 up to £2,450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Coniston and Hawkshead in the 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 Coniston and Hawkshead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached21£635,000
Flats4£437,500
Semi-Detached7£450,000
Terraced7£295,000

10 years median price trend in Coniston and Hawkshead

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Coniston and Hawkshead.

All postcodes in Coniston and Hawkshead

LA220PG

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA220PW

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA128BJ

Finsthwaite Lane

LA128DY

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA128EN

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA128JX

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA128LQ

Oak Vale

LA218AQ

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA218AY

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA218DL

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA218ER

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA218HT

Beck Yeat

LA220JH

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA220JQ

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA220LH

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA220QB

Oak Vale

LA229NT

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA128AS

Woodland Vale

LA128DA

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA128JG

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA218HL

Yewdale Road

LA218AU

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA218EN

Yewdale Road

LA220QS

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA128EA

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA128LB

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA218AF

Kirkby Slate Road

LA218BL

Moor Lane

LA218EE

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA218EF

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA220FB

Black Beck Road

LA220PQ

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA127SY

Silver Lane

LA127TA

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA128BP

Lowside

LA128DL

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA128LG

Oak Vale

LA218BF

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA218BU

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA218EY

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA220HN

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA128BE

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA128DG

Bletherbarrow Lane

LA128HG

Oak Vale

LA128JD

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA128LA

Oak Vale

LA218BH

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA218HJ

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA220HU

Bog Lane

LA220JF

Spicka Lane

LA220LP

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA220LQ

Cuckoo Brow Lane

LA220NJ

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA128AW

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA128EP

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA128HB

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA218BG

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA218EJ

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA218EU

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA220HZ

Skinner How Lane

LA220LF

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA220LJ

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA220NF

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA220QJ

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA128BA

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA128BD

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA128BG

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA128DF

Kirkby Slate Road

LA128HU

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA128LR

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA218EG

Church Field Close

LA218HS

Little Moss

LA220FA

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA220LX

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA220NT

Main Street

LA220PB

Wordsworth Street

LA220PU

Skinner How Lane

LA128AY

Height Lane

LA128AZ

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA128DD

Bletherbarrow Lane

LA128EJ

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA218BB

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA218BD

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA218DY

Little Moss

LA218ET

Hawkshead Old Road

LA218LA

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA220HX

Bog Lane

LA220JY

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA220LL

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA220NS

Flag Street

LA220PA

Main Street

LA220QD

Oak Vale

LA128DU

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA127PN

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA128EF

Bessy Bank Lane

LA128ES

Kirkby Slate Road

LA128JH

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA128LL

Moor Lane

LA128LW

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA218HN

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

Data Sources

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