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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 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

LA127NU

Green Moor Cottages

LA127SP

High Furness

LA177XZ

High Furness

LA127QD

High Furness

LA206BE

Duddon Mews

LA127PU

Town Bank Road

LA127NR

Lamb Park

LA177TW

Tippin's Lane

LA120NX

Kirkby Slate Road

LA206HB

Broughton Park

LA120JP

High Furness

LA127RT

High Furness

LA177XH

Malt Kiln Cottages

LA206AL

Coombe View Lane

LA206HR

Lodge Terrace

LA206BB

Kiln Bank Cross

LA127NP

High Furness

LA128BS

The Row

LA206HU

Laurel Cottage

LA127TD

Crake Terrace

LA127PB

Old Hall Road

LA127PQ

High Furness

LA120JL

Main Street

LA127QX

Bar End

LA127PD

Elleriggs Brow

LA177XU

Grizebeck Brow

LA127QH

High Furness

LA127PA

Old Hall Road

LA120UX

Rose Meadows

LA177UB

Sandside

LA127NW

Tarn Close

LA120JY

Bank Terrace

LA177UP

Long Row

LA177TX

High Furness

LA206ER

Church Street

LA206AR

Tail Bank Lonning

LA177TR

High Furness

LA177UY

High Furness

LA127SD

High Furness

LA206AA

Knott Lane

LA177UL

High Furness

LA206BN

Eccle Riggs Lane

LA127RZ

Kirkby Slate Road

LA206JF

The Square

LA127SN

Oak Vale

LA127RD

Woodbine Terrace

LA206AE

High Furness

LA177XE

High Furness

LA206BA

Kiln Bank Cross

LA120RP

Rufus Lane

LA127NN

Stockbridge Lane

LA127PP

Kirkby Slate Road

LA177UT

Marshside

LA206DE

Back Lane

LA206AD

Kiln Bank Cross

LA127RU

Sheriff Well Close

LA177UA

Sandside

LA177TF

School Road

LA177XS

High Furness

LA206HE

High Furness

LA206JE

New Street Yard

LA206DP

High Furness

LA206HW

High Furness

LA177XD

High Furness

LA206BL

High Kepplewray

LA206HJ

Church Street

LA206BX

Inglewood Terrace

LA206ES

High Cross Brow

LA177UD

Sandside

LA206DT

Ulpha Bridge Houses

LA127RQ

High Garth

LA177UH

High Furness

LA206HA

Church Street

LA120RR

High Furness

LA177UG

Burlington Close

LA177UE

Combe Crescent

LA127ST

High Furness

LA120JW

High Furness

LA177XA

High Furness

LA206HH

Griffin Street

LA127RP

High Furness

LA127RJ

The Row

LA127PL

High Furness

LA206BU

High Furness

LA127SH

High Furness

LA206HP

Market Street

LA177TE

Askew Gate Brow

LA177TT

Tippin's Lane

LA206HX

Timber Hill

LA177XF

High Furness

LA127NT

High Furness

LA206BT

High Furness

LA206DG

High Furness

LA177TJ

High Furness

LA206JQ

Sawrey Court

LA127PX

The Falls

LA206EZ

Foxfield Road

LA206ED

Kiln Bank Cross

LA206BD

High Furness

LA127SX

High Furness

Data Sources

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