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High Furness

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About

High Furness is a ward in the Westmorland and Furness area, covering a largely rural part of the southern Lake District. It includes villages such as Hawkshead, Coniston, and Broughton-in-Furness, surrounded by fells, woodlands, and lakes. The area is known for its historic connections to the Wordsworths and Beatrix Potter, with many traditional stone buildings and farmland shaping the landscape.

The ward features a mix of tourism, agriculture, and small local businesses. Coniston Water and Grizedale Forest provide outdoor recreation opportunities, while Hawkshead attracts visitors with its historic school and cobbled streets. The ward has a sparse population, with communities spread across scattered settlements. Transport links are limited, with winding country roads connecting the villages to larger towns like Ulverston and Kendal.

Area overview

On average High Furness has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 16 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 of residents in High Furness is £45,800 per year. There are 4 schools in High Furness: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
16
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
4.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

High Furness Population
3,768
Population density
26 per km²

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

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 £246,500 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
Detached11£390,000
Flats3£225,000
Semi-Detached11£200,000
Terraced15£243,000

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

LA206AR

Tail Bank Lonning

LA206EZ

Broughton Park

LA120NU

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA206AT

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA206DF

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA206EE

Kiln Bank Cross

LA127NU

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA127PD

Eller Riggs Brow

LA127QZ

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA127RB

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA177UF

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA127NS

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA127SJ

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA177TL

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA206BY

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA206HF

Church Street

LA127RW

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA206ER

Church Street

LA206HU

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA127PE

Old Hall Road

LA127PY

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA127QE

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA127SU

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA206DP

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA120JW

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA120RR

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA127SR

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA177UG

Burlington Close

LA177UL

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA206HD

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA206HW

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.