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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.

All postcodes in Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA218AU

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA128DY

The Row

LA128HE

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA218HN

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA206JE

New Street Yard

LA127SB

High Furness

LA128EE

Kirkby Slate Road

LA127QA

High Furness

LA218HZ

St Martins Court

LA218AF

Kirkby Slate Road

LA127PD

Elleriggs Brow

LA128EQ

Raisthwaite Lane

LA218BS

Hummer Lane

LA127PL

High Furness

LA206BU

High Furness

LA128DT

Lane Head

LA218EU

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA206BX

Inglewood Terrace

LA206DT

Ulpha Bridge Houses

LA127NT

High Furness

LA120JL

Main Street

LA206HR

Lodge Terrace

LA128HD

Beech Hill

LA206HX

Timber Hill

LA128DL

Lake Bank

LA128DZ

Hopefield Cottages

LA128EH

Raisthwaite Lane

LA206HQ

Princes Street

LA218AL

Shepherds Bridge Lane

LA127NU

Green Moor Cottages

LA218DN

Smithy Brow

LA218BP

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA229PF

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA127SR

High Furness

LA128HG

Oak Vale

LA120UX

Rose Meadows

LA127QZ

Main Street

LA206HN

Station Road

LA177TJ

High Furness

LA128HY

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA177TD

Head Cragg

LA218LA

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA127SN

Oak Vale

LA128DQ

Kirkby Slate Road

LA127RJ

The Row

LA218AE

Kirkby Slate Road

LA127SY

Silver Lane

LA206BH

Kepplewray Hill

LA127NY

High Furness

LA218AB

Kirkby Slate Road

LA127QG

High Furness

LA206AY

Kiln Bank Cross

LA218AY

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA120NU

High Furness

LA128DU

Gunston Terrace

LA218HG

Devonshire Terrace

LA127SF

High Furness

LA218BW

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA127QJ

High Furness

LA127RP

High Furness

LA218EH

Ruskin Avenue

LA177AA

Beckside

LA127RU

Sheriff Well Close

LA206AF

High Furness

LA127TE

High Furness

LA127QY

Main Street

LA177WZ

High Furness

LA206JN

Brade Street

LA127PG

Croft Garth

LA206AH

High Furness

LA206AQ

High Furness

LA206AZ

Kiln Bank Cross

LA127QT

High Furness

LA206JQ

Sawrey Court

LA218EJ

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA127SU

High Furness

LA120JW

High Furness

LA127PF

High Furness

LA128EB

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA128HA

Oak Vale

LA206HY

The Square

LA127SL

Oak Vale

LA177UL

High Furness

LA177UG

Burlington Close

LA128DB

Bletherbarrow Lane

LA177TE

Askew Gate Brow

LA127RN

Oak Vale

LA177TW

Tippin's Lane

LA127QF

High Furness

LA206EW

Castle Wray

LA120JR

Carley Lane

LA218HP

Coppermines Cottages

LA128EP

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA127PS

Eller Riggs Brow

LA218EF

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA206HW

High Furness

LA218DX

Yewdale Road

LA128ER

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA177XL

Pearl Syke

LA128DE

Kirkby Slate Road

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.