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Coniston and Hawkshead

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About

Coniston and Hawkshead ward encompasses a large rural area within the Lake District National Park. It includes the villages of Coniston, situated beside the famous lake, and Hawkshead, known for its historic connections to William Wordsworth. The landscape is dominated by high fells, including the Old Man of Coniston, and extensive woodland.

Economy is closely tied to tourism, farming, and forestry. The area contains significant historical mining sites and the Ruskin Museum, dedicated to the critic John Ruskin who lived locally. It is a hub for outdoor activities like hiking, sailing, and climbing, centred on the lake and surrounding fells.

Area overview

On average Coniston and Hawkshead has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 13.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Coniston and Hawkshead is £43,734 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). Coniston and Hawkshead is home to around 3,181 people, with a population density of about 15 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
13.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.01(-41%)
Other theft
5.03(-24%)
Public order
5.03(-50%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.09(-55%)
Burglary
2.83(-49%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,188
42.05%
Level 3 (A level)
444
15.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
387
13.7%
No qualifications
342
12.11%
Apprenticeship
204
7.22%
Total 16+ residents: 2,825

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

Median price£440,000
Price per sq ft£400
Sales (last 12 months)37
Typical range (middle 50%)£300K – £622K

Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £440,000 (about £400 per square foot) in Coniston and Hawkshead area, with individual transactions ranging from £173,500 up to £1,020,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Coniston and Hawkshead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£606,000£393
Flats1£440,000£440
Terraced10£385,000£397
Semi-Detached10£367,500£403

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Coniston and Hawkshead

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Coniston and Hawkshead.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£322,500£240,000£355,000£235,000
2017£398,000£340,000£264,000£302,500
2018£360,500£273,750£300,000£282,500
2019£463,750£307,500£293,000£240,188
2020£483,750£338,001£335,000£290,000
2021£526,000£415,000£387,000£330,000
2022£710,000£380,000£495,000£448,000
2023£612,500£412,500£330,000£386,500
2024£630,000£150,000£383,000£262,500
2025£623,500£438,750£450,000£375,000
2026£500,000—£647,500£240,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Coniston and Hawkshead.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Coniston and Hawkshead.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£260£256£447£352
2017£341£263£285£280
2018£341£345£265£417
2019£339£379£275£304
2020£395£297£289£311
2021£342£427£366£388
2022£397£202£398£495
2023£429£475£428£377
2024£444£254£333£380
2025£393£442£416£375
2026£372—£412£333
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Coniston and Hawkshead.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Coniston and Hawkshead in the last year.

All postcodes in Coniston and Hawkshead

LA128JY

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA128JH

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA128AA

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA128EA

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA218LA

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA128JB

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA128BD

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA220JT

Loanthwaite Lane

LA128DU

Gunston Terrace

LA128BJ

Plum Green

LA218EF

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA218DU

Yewdale Road

LA128EB

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA218BZ

Holly How Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.