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Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

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About

Sedleigh and Kirkby Lonsdale ward encompasses a significant area of the western Yorkshire Dales, including the Howgill Fells. The market town of Sedbergh is its focal point, designated as England's Book Town due to its numerous independent bookshops. The landscape is defined by rolling fells and the meandering River Rawthey, with agriculture remaining a central part of the local economy.

The ward extends south to include the historic town of Kirkby Lonsdale, situated above the River Lune. Ruskin's View, overlooking the river bend, is a famed painted landscape. This area serves as a gateway between the Dales and the Lune Valley, with tourism supporting local services alongside traditional farming communities.

Area overview

On average Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale is £45,602 per year. There are 11 schools in Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 3 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale is home to around 8,015 people, with a population density of about 19.6 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
26
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
5.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale Population
8,015
Population density
19.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.23(-67%)
Other theft
3.87(-41%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.12(-76%)
Burglary
1.87(-66%)
Drugs
1.87(-51%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,609
94.92%
Other White
177
2.21%
White and Asian (mixed)
38
0.47%
Irish
36
0.45%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
25
0.31%
Total population: 8,016

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,719
40.58%
Level 3 (A level)
1,033
15.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
973
14.52%
No qualifications
960
14.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
496
7.4%
Total 16+ residents: 6,701

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,752
51.64%
Owns with a mortgage
711
20.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
483
14.24%
Other social rented
147
4.33%
Other forms of private rent
141
4.16%
Total households: 3,393

Property prices in Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £1,450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale 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 Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached19£495,000
Flats15£185,000
Semi-Detached18£320,625
Terraced29£276,000

10 years median price trend in Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale.

All postcodes in Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA62BT

Main Street

LA62AN

Market Square

LA62AW

Jingling Lane

LA62BW

Cavendish Gardens

LA62BX

Gate Flats

LA62DY

Fairbank

LA62FF

Tram Lane

LA62LW

Stonedross Lane

LA62QE

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA80AS

Sleddall Houses

LA80BA

Dickgate Road

LA96PF

Sedbergh Road

LA105AU

Bainbridge Road

LA105BJ

Kings Yard

LA105JT

Frostrow Lane

LA105NY

Danny Wheel

LA105PN

Hawes Road

LA105SJ

Bridge End Fields

LA105TD

Backstone Gill Outrake

LA105TJ

Station Road

LA105DB

Bushby Yard

LA105ET

Jordan Lane

LA105NS

Danny Wheel

LA105SQ

Loftus Hill

LA62BE

Mitchelgate

LA62LH

Bents Lane

LA80AP

Scotch Jeans

LA105DX

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105BQ

Kings Court

LA62AP

Back Lane

LA62AY

Beck Head

LA62DD

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA62SE

Chapel Garth

LA62XE

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA80NW

M6

LA105BT

Main Street

LA105TF

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105EG

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105HW

Ingmire Cottages

LA105JW

Hallbank

LA62EF

Low Moorgate

LA62JW

Fellfoot Road

LA62NF

Jordan Lane

LA80DP

Kinn Road

LA105BF

Southfield Fold

LA105PF

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA62AU

Market Street

LA80AL

Hawkrigg Lane

LA89EN

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105SW

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105TH

Lea Yeat Brow

LA62FA

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA62HF

Fairview

LA62HL

Biggins Road

LA62NE

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA80LZ

Middleshaw

LA105HA

Station Road

LA62GT

Kendal Road

LA62LQ

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA80NN

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA89BP

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA89DU

Shaw End Cottages

LA105BZ

Finkle Street

LA105DA

Cockle Street

LA105ED

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105NP

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105RY

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA62BF

Lonsdale Rise

LA62FB

Fairgarth Drive

LA62HH

Lane House Business Park

LA62NP

Biggins Lane

LA80AW

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105RG

Lea Yeat Brow

LA62GX

Modera Fold

LA80NG

St Johns View

LA105AS

Joss Lane

LA105DS

Guldrey Lane

LA105EW

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105HF

Busk Lane

LA105LL

Buckbank Lane

LA62AQ

Main Street

LA62BN

Binfold Croft

LA62DX

Fairbank

LA62JP

Fell Road

LA62PT

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA80DJ

Old Scotch Road

LA89EG

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA89BN

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105BD

Railton Yard

LA105DD

Palmers Hill

LA105TQ

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA62SA

Yew Tree Cottages

LA89BX

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105AA

Main Street

LA105DW

Station Road

LA62BU

Green Square Flats

LA62DQ

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA62LR

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA62PU

Well Lane

LA80AZ

Kinn Barns

Data Sources

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