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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 22 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
22
Deprivation level
4/10
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
10.35(-72%)
Other theft
3.18(-52%)
Public order
2.39(-76%)
Drugs
1.59(-58%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.33(-85%)
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 40 recent sales, the median property price is £242,750 in High Furness area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £995,000.

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
Detached10£387,500
Flats3£225,000
Semi-Detached12£198,500
Terraced15£242,500

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

LA206BD

High Furness

LA127QE

High Furness

LA206HD

Occupation Lane

LA127PF

High Furness

LA127TE

High Furness

LA177TX

High Furness

LA127SS

High Furness

LA177TG

High Furness

LA177XP

High Cross

LA206AS

Tail Bank Lonning

LA206BN

Eccle Riggs Lane

LA206HJ

Church Street

LA127PL

High Furness

LA127PX

The Falls

LA127QX

Bar End

LA206JQ

Sawrey Court

LA127PG

Croft Garth

LA127RA

Main Street

LA127SL

Oak Vale

LA177XH

Malt Kiln Cottages

LA206AE

High Furness

LA206AH

High Furness

LA120NX

Kirkby Slate Road

LA127QU

Ellis Wood

LA177WZ

High Furness

LA206EB

Kiln Bank Cross

LA206HT

Knott Lane

LA127NR

Lamb Park

LA127NW

Tarn Close

LA206BS

Wreaks Causeway

LA127RU

Sheriff Well Close

LA127QY

Main Street

LA177TN

Rose Cottages

LA206BU

High Furness

LA120JN

Main Street

LA127ST

High Furness

LA206BT

High Furness

LA127RF

Sheriff Bank

LA206DR

Sella Brow

LA120LE

High Stable Cottages

LA127PS

Eller Riggs Brow

LA127SH

High Furness

LA177TW

Tippin's Lane

LA177XG

High Furness

LA206AQ

High Furness

LA206EG

High Furness

LA206JE

New Street Yard

LA127NP

High Furness

LA177AD

Jubilee Drive

LA177XN

High Furness

LA206AU

High Furness

LA120JR

Carley Lane

LA120RT

Cross A Moor

LA127SF

High Furness

LA206DJ

High Furness

LA120JL

Main Street

LA206BH

Kepplewray Hill

LA120JP

High Furness

LA127PP

Kirkby Slate Road

LA127QB

High Furness

LA127QH

High Furness

LA177UB

Sandside

LA177UP

Long Row

LA177XA

High Furness

LA206HX

Timber Hill

LA127SX

High Furness

LA177TA

Sandside

LA177XJ

Spring Gardens

LA206HQ

Princes Street

LA206HR

Lodge Terrace

LA127QL

High Furness

LA177TD

Head Cragg

LA177XZ

High Furness

LA206BW

Eccle Riggs Lane

LA206ED

Kiln Bank Cross

LA206JA

The Square

LA127NT

High Furness

LA206AB

High Furness

LA206BA

Kiln Bank Cross

LA206HB

Broughton Park

LA206JN

Brade Street

LA127PB

Old Hall Road

LA127PJ

High Furness

LA127QA

High Furness

LA127QG

High Furness

LA127QT

High Furness

LA127RG

Park Terrace

LA177UW

Incline Foot Cottages

LA206AD

Kiln Bank Cross

LA206DE

Back Lane

LA206EW

Castle Wray

LA127PH

The Nook

LA127RZ

Kirkby Slate Road

LA206HN

Station Road

LA127PQ

High Furness

LA128BS

The Row

LA120RP

Rufus Lane

LA127RD

Woodbine Terrace

LA127RL

Hill Rise

LA177UN

Kirkby Slate Road

Data Sources

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