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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 30 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
30
Deprivation level
4/10
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
15.47(-59%)
Other theft
3.99(-40%)
Public order
3.12(-69%)
Drugs
2.37(-39%)
Burglary
2.25(-59%)
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 76 recent sales, the median property price is £325,600 in Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £1,490,000.

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
Detached22£507,500
Flats13£165,000
Semi-Detached19£350,000
Terraced22£255,000

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

LA62AL

Chapel Lane

LA62DX

Fairbank

LA105EX

Dyke Hall Lane

LA62AB

New Road

LA62FD

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA62LE

Lowfields Lane

LA62FR

Kendal Road

LA105AF

New Street

LA105PB

Danny Wheel

LA105BH

Post Office Yard

LA62DY

Fairbank

LA62NF

Jordan Lane

LA105ES

Four Lane Ends Cottage

LA62NN

Yew Tree

LA105LW

Farfield Row

LA89BY

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA96PG

Dickgate Road

LA105QS

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105BJ

Kings Yard

LA80AX

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA96PF

Sedbergh Road

LA80BL

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105QB

Barbondale Road

LA89EH

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105BF

Southfield Fold

LA62AA

Tram Lane

LA105NU

Danny Brow

LA105HX

Birks Lane

LA80DJ

Old Scotch Road

LA62DJ

Harling Bank

LA89DY

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105NT

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA62JW

Fellfoot Road

LA89DD

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA62LU

Ellerigg Lane

LA105JA

Howgill Lane

LA80AJ

Beehive Lane

LA62HA

Cross Bank

LA89EY

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105DQ

Howgill Lane

LA105LP

Farfield Cottages

LA105LY

Crosshaw Brow

LA80DE

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105HP

Station Road

LA62LP

School Lane

LA105DF

Highfield Villas

LA105DD

Palmers Hill

LA62AD

New Road

LA105LH

Cautley Road

LA105WF

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA62FW

Low Wood

LA105BT

Main Street

LA62FF

Tram Lane

LA105AJ

Castlehaw

LA62RX

Smithy How

LA105SY

Moser Hill Brow

LA105RY

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105AD

Main Street

LA62FS

Low Wood

LA80DF

Kinn Road

LA80NH

Bridge End Cottages

LA62DR

Leyfield Court

LA62LQ

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA62XB

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA80LY

Middleshaw Crescent

LA105SX

Moser Hill Brow

LA105ET

Jordan Lane

LA105SG

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA62HG

Dodgson Croft Road

LA62EE

Butt Green

LA62LS

Moorthwaite Lane

LA62AW

Jingling Lane

LA105LJ

Birks Lane

LA105DY

Guldrey Fold

LA105HW

Ingmire Cottages

LA105QN

Beech Hill

LA105BU

Weavers Court

LA62XE

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA62EB

Fairbank

LA62BL

Chancery Court

LA80NT

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105BN

Main Street

LA62AR

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105DZ

Rawthey Gardens

LA62SF

Collier's Lane

LA89EN

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA80BP

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105EJ

Fairthorns Road

LA105SH

Loftus Hill

LA105BD

Railton Yard

LA80NL

Cross Bank

LA105SU

Gap Lane

LA105PG

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105DT

Guldrey Terrace

LA105BB

Davis Yard

LA62FQ

Oakfield Park

LA89DB

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA89BN

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA62AQ

Main Street

LA105EA

Bainbridge Court

Data Sources

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