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About

High Furness ward covers a large rural area within the Lake District National Park, centred around the town of Hawkshead and the eastern shore of Coniston Water. The landscape is characterised by low fells, scattered woodlands, and agricultural land, with a network of narrow lanes connecting small hamlets. The ward includes the historic village of Sawrey, which attracts many visitors each year.

The area's economy is closely linked to farming, forestry, and tourism. Coniston Water is a focal point for recreational activities like boating and walking. The ward contains significant historical sites, including the ruins of Furness Abbey's outlying granges. Local governance involves several parish councils addressing the needs of its dispersed population.

Area overview

On average High Furness has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in High Furness is £44,193 per year. There are 4 schools in High Furness: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). High Furness is home to around 3,768 people, with a population density of about 26.0 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
25
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
4.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

High Furness Population
3,768
Population density
26 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.07(-62%)
Other theft
2.92(-56%)
Public order
2.39(-76%)
Anti-social behaviour
1.59(-91%)
Burglary
1.59(-71%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,652
96.92%
Other White
58
1.54%
Irish
14
0.37%
White and Asian (mixed)
11
0.29%
White and Black African (mixed)
7
0.19%
Total population: 3,768

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,424
44.05%
Level 3 (A level)
520
16.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
370
11.44%
No qualifications
367
11.35%
Apprenticeship
253
7.83%
Total 16+ residents: 3,233

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
859
51.19%
Owns with a mortgage
469
27.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
211
12.57%
Other forms of private rent
59
3.52%
Other social rented
47
2.8%
Total households: 1,678

Property prices in High Furness

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £246,500 in High Furness area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £680,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for High Furness 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 High Furness over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£377,500
Flats2£160,000
Semi-Detached19£230,000
Terraced17£235,000

10 years median price trend in High Furness

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in High Furness.

All postcodes in High Furness

LA177TP

Tippin's Lane

LA127SR

High Furness

LA127SB

High Furness

LA206AX

Kiln Bank Cross

LA127NZ

Pennington Lane

LA206EW

Castle Wray

LA206HN

Station Road

LA177XL

Pearl Syke

LA177TN

Rose Cottages

LA177UX

High Furness

LA206BP

Boothwaite Nook

LA127RG

Park Terrace

LA127RF

Sheriff Bank

LA127QZ

Main Street

LA127PJ

High Furness

LA120JN

Main Street

LA206AJ

Copper Rigg

LA127PY

High Furness

LA127PH

The Nook

LA127QE

High Furness

LA206HZ

The Square

LA177XN

High Furness

LA127QU

Ellis Wood

LA177UN

Kirkby Slate Road

LA127RR

High Furness

LA177AD

Jubilee Drive

LA206DQ

High Furness

LA127QN

High Furness

LA177TD

Head Cragg

LA127TE

High Furness

LA177XR

High Furness

LA177XY

Chapels Row

LA127NS

Rosside Cottages

LA127QL

High Furness

LA177XP

High Cross

LA206DJ

High Furness

LA177TS

Tippin's Lane

LA120LE

High Stable Cottages

LA127NY

High Furness

LA127PS

Eller Riggs Brow

LA127SU

High Furness

LA127QF

High Furness

LA206AT

High Furness

LA206HY

The Square

LA206HT

Knott Lane

LA127QB

High Furness

LA127PZ

High Furness

LA127RB

Main Street

LA206HQ

Princes Street

LA177TL

Herschell Terrace

LA177UQ

School Road

LA206AF

High Furness

LA127RW

High Furness

LA206AY

Kiln Bank Cross

LA127SF

High Furness

LA206DH

High Furness

LA127SJ

High Furness

LA177UZ

High Furness

LA206BW

Eccle Riggs Lane

LA206JD

New Street

LA177TA

Sandside

LA127PE

Old Hall Road

LA120JX

Green Lane

LA206EB

Kiln Bank Cross

LA127RS

Crake Mount

LA177TQ

Beckside Cottages

LA120RT

Cross A Moor

LA177XG

High Furness

LA177AB

High Furness

LA206EF

High Furness

LA127QQ

High Furness

LA206BY

High Furness

LA206AU

High Furness

LA206BS

Wreaks Causeway

LA127SS

High Furness

LA206DF

High Furness

LA206JN

Brade Street

LA127PF

High Furness

LA127QG

High Furness

LA206HS

Cinder Hill

LA206AG

High Furness

LA177UR

Burlington Villas

LA177AA

Beckside

LA127RL

Hill Rise

LA127QJ

High Furness

LA177XX

Buckhorn Lane

LA177YB

High Furness

LA127RN

Oak Vale

LA206EG

High Furness

LA127QY

Main Street

LA127RA

Main Street

LA206AS

Tail Bank Lonning

LA120NU

High Furness

LA120JR

Carley Lane

LA206JA

The Square

LA206AH

High Furness

LA206EE

Long House Cottages

LA127QA

High Furness

LA177TB

Head Cragg

LA177UF

School Road

Data Sources

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