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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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 21.0 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

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £262,500 in Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £1,020,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby 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, Broughton & Kirkby over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£402,500
Flats2£160,000
Semi-Detached22£231,675
Terraced24£242,750

10 years median price trend in Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby.

All postcodes in Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA218HX

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA128BZ

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA218ER

Low House Cottages

LA206BP

Boothwaite Nook

LA218ET

Hawkshead Old Road

LA127PH

The Nook

LA127QB

High Furness

LA128EZ

Lake Bank

LA218BQ

Sattery Lane

LA127RZ

Kirkby Slate Road

LA218DT

Barratt Croft

LA206DR

Sella Brow

LA206AG

High Furness

LA177TA

Sandside

LA177UX

High Furness

LA218DD

Far End Cottages

LA177TQ

Beckside Cottages

LA128HZ

Cappy Lane

LA177XZ

High Furness

LA127NS

Rosside Cottages

LA218BT

Hummer Lane

LA177UZ

High Furness

LA206DS

High Furness

LA218HH

Station Road

LA206AX

Kiln Bank Cross

LA206EE

Long House Cottages

LA177XH

Malt Kiln Cottages

LA177XA

High Furness

LA128DA

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA177UR

Burlington Villas

LA229NW

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA127QQ

High Furness

LA218DZ

Collingwood Close

LA206HD

Occupation Lane

LA128EJ

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA128EU

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA128HL

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA177XD

High Furness

LA218BA

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA127PQ

High Furness

LA229NR

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA177XQ

High Furness

LA218DH

Holme Ground Cottages

LA218HA

Days Bank

LA127PN

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA220HU

The Brow

LA206JA

The Square

LA218BL

Moor Lane

LA177XP

High Cross

LA128EA

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA206HA

Church Street

LA206AT

High Furness

LA127SP

High Furness

LA177TX

High Furness

LA127SA

High Furness

LA127QE

High Furness

LA206BJ

Kepplewray Hill

LA127RG

Park Terrace

LA206BA

Kiln Bank Cross

LA206DG

High Furness

LA128EF

Bessy Bank Lane

LA218BY

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA120JY

Bank Terrace

LA218HQ

Station Road

LA127RL

Hill Rise

LA127RD

Woodbine Terrace

LA218DF

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA177TF

School Road

LA206DQ

High Furness

LA218AJ

Hawkshead Old Road

LA177UW

Incline Foot Cottages

LA177UB

Sandside

LA177TT

Tippin's Lane

LA206DH

High Furness

LA128HT

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA127RH

Follet Close

LA229NS

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA220HX

Bog Lane

LA206HJ

Church Street

LA218BJ

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA177UH

High Furness

LA206EB

Kiln Bank Cross

LA229NP

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA127RW

High Furness

LA177UU

Marsh Garth

LA206AR

Tail Bank Lonning

LA220HR

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA177XR

High Furness

LA206AA

Knott Lane

LA177TR

High Furness

LA128ED

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA206HT

Knott Lane

LA127NP

High Furness

LA127SJ

High Furness

LA177UQ

School Road

LA128HP

Kirkby Slate Road

LA120NX

Kirkby Slate Road

LA120RR

High Furness

LA127PE

Old Hall Road

LA177XU

Grizebeck Brow

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.