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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

LA218BP

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA218HE

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA220JT

Loanthwaite Lane

LA220PL

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA220PP

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA220PS

Skinner How Lane

LA128BT

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA128JE

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA128LP

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA218AL

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA218BJ

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA218DF

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA218EH

Ruskin Avenue

LA218EL

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA220NE

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA220NX

Victoria Street

LA128EW

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA218AG

Kirkby Slate Road

LA218HA

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA218HQ

Station Road

LA229NS

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA128BB

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA128BZ

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA128JL

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA128JN

The Causeway

LA218HP

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA218HG

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA218AA

Kirkby Slate Road

LA218AT

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA218BN

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA218BT

Hummer Lane

LA218DD

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA218DN

Smithy Brow

LA220NB

Main Street

LA220PZ

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA220QE

Oak Vale

LA229NW

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA128DE

Kirkby Slate Road

LA128EL

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA218AN

Lake Road

LA218AJ

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA218BE

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA218EW

Lake Road

LA220NN

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA220QF

Oak Vale

LA220QG

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA220RL

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA128HJ

Oak Vale

LA128HT

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA128HW

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA128JS

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA128LE

Corker Lane

LA218AB

Kirkby Slate Road

LA218BS

Hummer Lane

LA218FA

St Andrews Close

LA220JG

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA220LG

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA220LZ

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA220PH

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA128DX

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA128HP

Kirkby Slate Road

LA128JT

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA128LJ

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA218HW

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA220LW

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA220NG

Skinner How Lane

LA220QQ

Oak Vale

LA128NB

The Colonnade

LA128DT

Silver Lane

LA128DN

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA128HQ

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA218BW

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA220QL

Oak Vale

LA128AN

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA128BY

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA128DW

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA128HD

Oak Vale

LA128HX

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA128JQ

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA128JZ

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA218AS

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA218DT

Barratt Croft

LA220HS

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA220LR

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA220LT

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA128DQ

Kirkby Slate Road

LA128AP

Landing Close

LA128ER

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA128LH

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA128HZ

Cappy Lane

LA218AP

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA218AW

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA218DJ

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA218DW

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA220NU

Black Beck Road

LA220RN

Barnfield

LA128DR

Woodland Vale

LA128AX

Finsthwaite Lane

LA128BL

Finsthwaite Lane

LA128DZ

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

Data Sources

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