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Greystoke and Ullswater

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About

The Greystoke and Ullswater ward encompasses a large, rural area in the northeast of Westmorland and Furness. Its landscape is defined by the northern reaches of Ullswater, one of the region's major lakes, and the surrounding fells of the Lake District National Park. Settlements are small and scattered, including the villages of Greystoke, Pooley Bridge, and Glenridding. The local economy is closely tied to agriculture, forestry, and tourism centred on the lake.

The area contains significant upland commons and historic estates, with Greystoke Castle and its associated parkland being a notable landmark. Outdoor activities such as walking, sailing, and fishing are predominant. The northern shore of Ullswater, with its steamers and views towards Place Fell, offers a quieter contrast to the more visited central lakes. This is a sparsely populated ward where land use and community life are deeply influenced by the natural environment.

Area overview

On average Greystoke and Ullswater has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Greystoke and Ullswater is £47,154 per year. There are 5 schools in Greystoke and Ullswater: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Greystoke and Ullswater is home to around 4,237 people, with a population density of about 14.2 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
6.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Greystoke and Ullswater Population
4,237
Population density
14.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.11(-59%)
Other theft
6.84(+3%)
Drugs
2.36(-38%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.36(-74%)
Public order
2.36(-77%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,004
94.48%
Other White
138
3.26%
Irish
15
0.35%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
14
0.33%
Other
9
0.21%
Total population: 4,238

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,535
41.72%
Level 3 (A level)
567
15.41%
No qualifications
516
14.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
462
12.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
286
7.77%
Total 16+ residents: 3,679

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,018
54.67%
Owns with a mortgage
390
20.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
194
10.42%
Other forms of private rent
124
6.66%
Other social rented
100
5.37%
Total households: 1,862

Property prices in Greystoke and Ullswater

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 in Greystoke and Ullswater area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £1,520,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Greystoke and Ullswater 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 Greystoke and Ullswater over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached32£497,000
Flats3£115,000
Semi-Detached12£320,000
Terraced10£235,000

10 years median price trend in Greystoke and Ullswater

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Greystoke and Ullswater.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.