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High Furness

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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 38 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
Detached9£385,000
Flats2£290,000
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

LA206HH

Griffin Street

LA127RN

Oak Vale

LA127RS

Crake Mount

LA127SW

The Rake

LA177UU

Marsh Garth

LA177YB

High Furness

LA206HZ

The Square

LA127NY

High Furness

LA206AL

Coombe View Lane

LA206AA

Knott Lane

LA206AY

Kiln Bank Cross

LA120JX

Green Lane

LA127NZ

Pennington Lane

LA177AA

Beckside

LA206HS

Cinder Hill

LA206JG

Broom Close

LA127RP

High Furness

LA127SP

High Furness

LA177TB

Head Cragg

LA177TE

Askew Gate Brow

LA177TT

Tippin's Lane

LA177XL

Pearl Syke

LA177XQ

High Furness

LA206AX

Kiln Bank Cross

LA127QJ

High Furness

LA127TD

Crake Terrace

LA127PA

Old Hall Road

LA127SD

High Furness

LA177UD

Sandside

LA177UE

Combe Crescent

LA177UJ

High Furness

LA177UR

Burlington Villas

LA206HY

The Square

LA177AB

High Furness

LA177TJ

High Furness

LA206BE

Duddon Mews

LA206DQ

High Furness

LA177XR

High Furness

LA177XS

High Furness

LA206AF

High Furness

LA206BB

Kiln Bank Cross

LA127PZ

High Furness

LA177UX

High Furness

LA177XE

High Furness

LA177XY

Chapels Row

LA206HE

High Furness

LA206HP

Market Street

LA206JD

New Street

LA120JY

Bank Terrace

LA127RT

High Furness

LA177TS

Tippin's Lane

LA177UZ

High Furness

LA206HG

Brade Street

LA127NN

Stockbridge Lane

LA127PU

Town Bank Road

LA127RR

High Furness

LA177UY

High Furness

LA206JB

The Square

LA177TH

Mill View

LA177XU

Grizebeck Brow

LA206AJ

Copper Rigg

LA206BJ

Kepplewray Hill

LA127SN

Oak Vale

LA177XT

High Furness

LA206BX

Inglewood Terrace

LA177TP

Tippin's Lane

LA127SA

High Furness

LA177TQ

Beckside Cottages

LA177XD

High Furness

LA120UX

Rose Meadows

LA127QQ

High Furness

LA177UH

High Furness

LA177UQ

School Road

LA206DG

High Furness

LA206JF

The Square

LA127QF

High Furness

LA127QN

High Furness

LA177UT

Marshside

LA177XX

Buckhorn Lane

LA177YA

High Furness

LA206ES

High Cross Brow

LA127PR

Kirkby Slate Road

LA206AG

High Furness

LA127NX

Beckside

LA127SB

High Furness

LA177TR

High Furness

LA177UA

Sandside

LA206AZ

Kiln Bank Cross

LA206BP

Boothwaite Nook

LA206DT

Ulpha Bridge Houses

LA206EF

High Furness

LA127QD

High Furness

LA206DS

High Furness

LA206HA

Church Street

LA127RQ

High Garth

LA177TF

School Road

LA206BL

High Kepplewray

LA206DH

High Furness

LA127RH

Follet Close

LA127RJ

The Row

Data Sources

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