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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

LA127NW

Tarn Close

LA206HG

Brade Street

LA218BG

Green Cottages

LA206ED

Kiln Bank Cross

LA128DJ

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA218AT

Park Gate Cottages

LA218AN

Lake Road

LA218AZ

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA120RP

Rufus Lane

LA127PU

Town Bank Road

LA128HX

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA127PY

High Furness

LA206ER

Church Street

LA128HU

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA177XN

High Furness

LA206DF

High Furness

LA218EY

Low Cath Bank

LA120JN

Main Street

LA128HJ

Oak Vale

LA127SD

High Furness

LA220HY

Wykefield Cottages

LA206DE

Back Lane

LA206HF

Church Street

LA206DJ

High Furness

LA128BS

The Row

LA218FA

St Andrews Close

LA128BT

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA218HT

Beck Yeat

LA218HU

Old Furness Road

LA206JG

Broom Close

LA206JD

New Street

LA128DN

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA127RS

Crake Mount

LA127PX

The Falls

LA218DU

Yewdale Road

LA218AG

Kirkby Slate Road

LA127PZ

High Furness

LA206BT

High Furness

LA177TS

Tippin's Lane

LA206HZ

The Square

LA218HD

Mill Dam Cottages

LA127SW

The Rake

LA220HZ

Coach House Cottages

LA218HW

Silver Bank

LA128DP

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA206BB

Kiln Bank Cross

LA120LE

High Stable Cottages

LA177UD

Sandside

LA218DG

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA128LB

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA220NF

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA206AJ

Copper Rigg

LA128ES

Stone Dykes Barn

LA127TA

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA218BZ

Holly How Close

LA218BE

Ash Gill Cottages

LA206AE

High Furness

LA127NR

Lamb Park

LA177UT

Marshside

LA128EN

Tottlebank

LA218AX

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA177UE

Combe Crescent

LA127PJ

High Furness

LA128BX

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA206HH

Griffin Street

LA218BD

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA127SZ

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA128DD

Bletherbarrow Lane

LA206BS

Wreaks Causeway

LA218EX

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA177AB

High Furness

LA127QH

High Furness

LA218DW

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA177XY

Chapels Row

LA128DG

Bletherbarrow Lane

LA206BN

Eccle Riggs Lane

LA206BY

High Furness

LA128ET

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA218AH

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA127PA

Old Hall Road

LA177AD

Jubilee Drive

LA218EN

Yewdale Road

LA218DS

Hellens Court

LA206EF

High Furness

LA128HW

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA218HL

The Forge

LA218AR

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA127QD

High Furness

LA177XJ

Spring Gardens

LA177TH

Mill View

LA177XG

High Furness

LA218DE

Ivy Cottages

LA206HU

Laurel Cottage

LA218BN

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA218HB

Lake View

LA127PR

Kirkby Slate Road

LA218EL

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA206EZ

Foxfield Road

LA206HB

Broughton Park

LA120JX

Green Lane

Data Sources

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