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Low Furness

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About

Low Furness is a ward in the Westmorland and Furness district, located in the southern part of the Lake District. The area is known for its mix of rural landscapes and coastal scenery, with villages like Bardsea and Urswick scattered across the ward. It lies near Morecambe Bay, offering views of the estuary and access to coastal walks. The ward includes farmland, woodland, and small settlements, maintaining a quiet, countryside atmosphere.

The local economy is largely tied to agriculture and tourism, with visitors drawn to the natural surroundings and historic sites like the ruins of Furness Abbey. Low Furness has good transport links to Barrow-in-Furness and Ulverston, making it a practical base for commuting. The ward’s communities are close-knit, with traditional pubs and local events reflecting its rural character. The area balances accessibility with a slower pace of life, appealing to both residents and visitors.

Area overview

On average Low Furness has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Low Furness is £46,300 per year. There are 1 schools in Low Furness: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
24
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
2.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Low Furness Population
4,202
Population density
114.4 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,072
96.91%
Other White
60
1.43%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
16
0.38%
Irish
12
0.29%
Other
8
0.19%
Total population: 4,202

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
939
51.45%
Owns with a mortgage
637
34.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
126
6.9%
Social rents from council
52
2.85%
Other forms of private rent
37
2.03%
Total households: 1,825

Property prices in Low Furness

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in Low Furness area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,250 up to £735,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Low 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 Low Furness over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached28£389,975
Semi-Detached15£250,000
Terraced28£186,000

10 years median price trend in Low Furness

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

All postcodes in Low Furness

LA120NP

Back Lane

LA120SL

Swarthmoor & Low Furness

LA120PR

Greenbank Gardens

LA120TD

Church Road

LA120TQ

Hooks Lane

LA120UD

Swarthmoor & Low Furness

LA120QG

Riddings Lane

LA120UH

Beech Court

LA129QY

Swarthmoor & Low Furness

LA120HY

Back Fox Street

LA120PB

White Gill Lane

LA120QD

Swarthmoor & Low Furness

LA120QX

Scarbarrow Lane

LA120SX

Church Road

LA120TA

Church Road

LA120XE

Brookvale

LA129SB

Red Lane

LA120QN

Swarthmoor & Low Furness

LA120TS

Hard Knotts Lane

LA120UL

North Green

LA129RY

Swinestead Lane

LA130NL

The Croft

LA130NW

Long Lane

LA120HJ

Park Road

LA120QS

Kiln Lane

LA120RG

Swarthmoor & Low Furness

LA129ST

Bay View Road

LA158JG

Swarthmoor & Low Furness

LA120PZ

Ulverston Road

LA120QR

Flower Street

LA120RN

Church Road

LA120SD

Park Road

LA120SJ

Middle Barrow Lane

LA129RF

Coast Road

LA120HR

Park Side

LA120JD

Kingsley Avenue

LA120PH

Swarthmoor & Low Furness

LA120RA

Scarbarrow Lane

LA120SW

Church Road

LA120UJ

Central Court

LA120XB

Meadowside

LA129QP

Orchard Close

LA129RS

Long Lane

LA120HX

Moorgarth

LA120QY

Kiln Lane

LA120RF

Swarthmoor & Low Furness

LA120SS

Swarthmoor & Low Furness

LA120UW

Ash Tree Court

LA120XF

Fell View

LA129RR

Leythey Lane

LA120JH

Back Fox Street

LA120PN

Church Road

LA120PW

Swarthmoor & Low Furness

LA120QQ

Swarthmoor & Low Furness

LA120ST

Swarthmoor & Low Furness

LA120SZ

Church Road

LA129QZ

Coast Road

LA129RB

Coast Road

LA129RP

Garden Terrace

LA158LD

Swarthmoor & Low Furness

LA120HL

Park Avenue

LA120PG

Swarthmoor & Low Furness

LA120TT

Flower Street

LA129QU

Coast Road

LA129RL

Swarthmoor & Low Furness

LA130NQ

Long Lane

LA120SH

Horse Close Lane

LA120SA

Birkrigg Close

LA120HZ

Crosslands Close

LA120PD

Swarthmoor & Low Furness

LA120PU

Swarthmoor & Low Furness

LA120QU

Scarbarrow Lane

LA120RX

Main Road

LA120RZ

Main Road

LA120TU

Malt Kiln Road

LA120US

Reeds Gardens

LA129QW

White Gill Close

LA130NN

Long Lane

LA120JB

Back Fox Street

LA120JZ

Swarthmoor & Low Furness

LA120SP

Swarthmoor & Low Furness

LA120TH

Hooks Lane

LA120UA

Duke Street

LA120HF

Willow Court

LA120JF

Fox Street

LA120RE

Swarthmoor & Low Furness

LA129QX

Swarthmoor & Low Furness

LA129RJ

Leythey Lane

LA120QE

Carrs Lane

LA120SR

Halier How Lane

LA120SU

Swarthmoor & Low Furness

LA129RD

Coast Road

LA129RE

Sunbrick Lane

LA120PS

Swarthmoor & Low Furness

LA120PY

Ulverston Road

LA120QP

Scarbarrow Lane

LA129SR

Swarthmoor & Low Furness

LA120RH

Malt Kiln Road

LA120RQ

Swarthmoor & Low Furness

LA120UN

Central Court

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.