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Hawcoat & Furness Abbey

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About

Hawcoat sits on the northern edge of Barrow-in-Furness, characterised by residential streets and local amenities. The area provides views across the Duddon Estuary towards the Lake District fells, connecting the urban centre with the wider coastal landscape.

Nearby, Furness Abbey lies in a wooded valley, its extensive red sandstone ruins standing against the greenery. The site was once one of the wealthiest Cistercian monasteries in England, its scale and preserved detail reflecting its historical significance.

Area overview

On average Hawcoat & Furness Abbey has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 1.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hawcoat & Furness Abbey is £48,357 per year. There are 5 schools in Hawcoat & Furness Abbey: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Hawcoat & Furness Abbey is home to around 7,769 people, with a population density of about 1,197.8 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
1.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hawcoat & Furness Abbey Population
7,769
Population density
1,197.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.5(-42%)
Public order
3.86(-62%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.86(-57%)
Burglary
1.93(-65%)
Anti-social behaviour
1.42(-92%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,313
94.13%
Indian
102
1.31%
Other White
71
0.91%
Other Asian
57
0.73%
Chinese
39
0.5%
Total population: 7,769

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,320
34.67%
Level 3 (A level)
1,296
19.37%
No qualifications
997
14.9%
Apprenticeship
760
11.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
694
10.37%
Total 16+ residents: 6,691

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,002
57.86%
Owns with a mortgage
1,143
33.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
161
4.65%
Other forms of private rent
88
2.54%
Social rents from council
38
1.1%
Total households: 3,460

Property prices in Hawcoat & Furness Abbey

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Hawcoat & Furness Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £580,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hawcoat & Furness Abbey 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 Hawcoat & Furness Abbey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached38£366,500
Flats1£65,000
Semi-Detached70£249,500
Terraced4£284,375

10 years median price trend in Hawcoat & Furness Abbey

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hawcoat & Furness Abbey.

Data Sources

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