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Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

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About

The Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby area encompasses a significant portion of the southern Lake District, defined by rugged fells and long, narrow lakes. Coniston Water is a central feature, with the village of Coniston at its head, while the Duddon Valley runs to the southwest. The area includes the high fells of the Coniston range, including the Old Man, and stretches west to include the estuary of the River Duddon. Kirkby-in-Furness sits near the coast, with its landscape marked by historic slate quarries.

The settlements are largely shaped by historic industries, notably copper mining and slate extraction, whose remnants are visible on the fellsides. Farming continues in the valleys, with a mix of sheep grazing and cattle. The area is traversed by walking routes like the Cumbria Way and is known for its association with Donald Campbell, who set water speed records on Coniston Water. The geology varies dramatically from the volcanic rocks of the high fells to the coastal flats near Kirkby.

Area overview

On average Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 76% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 7.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby is £44,193 per year. There are 6 schools in Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby is home to around 5,552 people, with a population density of about 21 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
26
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
7.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby Population
5,552
Population density
21 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.95(-60%)
Other theft
2.88(-56%)
Burglary
1.98(-64%)
Public order
1.8(-82%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.44(-84%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,375
96.81%
Other White
97
1.75%
Irish
18
0.32%
White and Asian (mixed)
11
0.2%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
9
0.16%
Total population: 5,552

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,059
42.9%
Level 3 (A level)
773
16.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
580
12.08%
No qualifications
565
11.77%
Apprenticeship
376
7.83%
Total 16+ residents: 4,800

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,297
51.67%
Owns with a mortgage
597
23.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
315
12.55%
Other social rented
142
5.66%
Other forms of private rent
91
3.63%
Total households: 2,510

Property prices in Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

Median price£287,545
Price per sq ft£294
Sales (last 12 months)70
Typical range (middle 50%)£234K – £406K

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £287,545 (about £294 per square foot) in Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 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, Broughton & Kirkby over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£390,000£358
Semi-Detached19£265,000£264
Terraced27£245,000£294
Flats1£95,000£294

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£300,000£155,000£270,000£213,500
2017£310,000£297,500£264,000£184,250
2018£305,000£125,000£250,000£187,500
2019£399,950£207,500£320,000£182,500
2020£382,550£150,500£282,000£232,500
2021£390,000£300,000£310,000£220,250
2022£422,475£230,000£357,000£229,000
2023£455,000£204,975£285,000£240,750
2024£510,000£155,000£365,000£260,000
2025£420,000£197,000£230,000£243,000
2026£370,000£95,000£282,500£239,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£251£206£277£191
2017£253£370£213£214
2018£254£305£183£225
2019£254£316£225£223
2020£246£211£242£231
2021£283£359£264£232
2022£300£237£212£242
2023£300£249£233£292
2024£360£269£298£246
2025£340£235£247£278
2026£349£294£294£333
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

Is Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby safe?

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby records about 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby?

The median sale price in Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby is £287,545 (about £294 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby?

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby has 5 primary schools (4 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby?

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby sits around rank 21,073 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby?

The average household income in Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby is around £44,193 per year, and 8% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA127NX

Beckside

LA206HP

Market Street

LA127PB

Old Hall Road

LA218DJ

Hodge Close

LA206BW

Eccle Riggs Lane

LA206HS

Cinder Hill

LA218AS

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA128BY

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA128HB

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA127QL

High Furness

LA218DL

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA127TD

Crake Terrace

LA127RA

Main Street

LA218DY

Little Moss

LA177UJ

High Furness

LA218EW

Lake Road

LA218HF

Bank Terrace

LA220HT

Skelwith Fold Cottages

LA128EG

Kirkby Slate Road

LA127QU

Ellis Wood

LA218BF

Walna Scar View

LA127NZ

Pennington Lane

LA218AP

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA127QX

Bar End

LA127QN

High Furness

LA220HN

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA218DQ

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA177UF

School Road

LA218BB

Wilson Cottages

LA127RQ

High Garth

LA128HN

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA127RB

Main Street

LA218AW

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA127PW

Kirkby Slate Road

LA120RT

Cross A Moor

LA177XT

High Furness

LA177UP

Long Row

LA206DP

High Furness

LA127RR

High Furness

LA206AB

High Furness

LA206BE

Duddon Mews

LA177UA

Sandside

LA206HE

High Furness

LA218HY

Church Beck Close

LA127PP

Kirkby Slate Road

LA128LD

Corker Lane

LA229NT

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA218EE

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA206AL

Coombe View Lane

LA127SS

High Furness

LA218EZ

Vale View

LA128EL

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA206AS

Tail Bank Lonning

LA206BL

High Kepplewray

LA177UN

Kirkby Slate Road

LA177TN

Rose Cottages

LA127SX

High Furness

LA120JP

High Furness

LA177YB

High Furness

LA127ST

High Furness

LA177TB

Head Cragg

LA220HS

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA206JB

The Square

LA206AD

Kiln Bank Cross

LA177YA

High Furness

LA218BH

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA218HJ

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA177TG

High Furness

LA177XE

High Furness

LA218HS

Little Moss

LA218EQ

The Garth

LA206EG

High Furness

LA206AU

High Furness

LA206BD

High Furness

LA206JF

The Square

LA127SH

High Furness

LA127RT

High Furness

LA127RF

Sheriff Bank

LA127NN

Stockbridge Lane

LA128HF

Colton Cottages

LA177XX

Buckhorn Lane

LA218EG

Church Field Close

LA128DF

Kirkby Slate Road

LA177XS

High Furness

LA218HE

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA177XF

High Furness

LA128EW

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA206ES

High Cross Brow

LA177UY

High Furness

LA218AA

Kirkby Slate Road

LA177TL

Herschell Terrace

LA218ED

Tilberthwaite Avenue

LA220HP

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA218BU

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA218DP

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA128DW

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA218BX

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA218AQ

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA128DX

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA177TP

Tippin's Lane

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.