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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 79 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
Detached17£520,000
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

LA89BS

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA89ET

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA62AH

Main Street

LA80LX

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA80NF

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105EB

Sycamore Close

LA105JL

Garsdale Road

LA105LS

Dowbiggin Lane

LA105PH

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105PL

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105RN

Scow Cottage

LA105ST

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA62DR

Leyfield Court

LA62JR

Rowan Garth

LA62LF

Casterton

LA80BT

Fairmile Road

LA80DN

Shaw End Cottages

LA80ND

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA89EL

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105DR

Southfield Road

LA105HU

Birks Lane

LA105JR

Moser Hill Brow

LA105LU

Crosshaw Brow

LA105LW

Farfield Row

LA105RL

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105SG

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105SS

Birks Lane

LA62HD

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105AJ

Castlehaw

LA105PS

Grisedale Road

LA105QG

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA80DQ

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA80NX

The Park

LA105QX

Beech Hill

LA62BL

Chancery Court

LA62FH

Croft Close

LA62LX

Betweengates Lane

LA62LY

Barbondale Road

LA89BJ

Docker Lane

LA89DA

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105DL

Station Road

LA105PQ

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105SN

Derry Cottages

LA89BL

Docker Brow

LA105AD

Main Street

LA105QL

Main Street

LA62BD

Fairbank

LA62DP

Raygarth Gardens

LA105DP

Queens Drive

LA105LD

Thorns Lane

LA105QQ

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA62FQ

Oakfield Park

LA80AR

Scotch Jeans

LA80DG

Kinn Road

LA80NS

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA89DB

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105AT

Low Langstaffe

LA105EL

Shacklabank Lane

LA105HJ

Station Road

LA105HZ

Birks Lane

LA62FS

Low Wood

LA62FW

Low Wood

LA62JS

Abbotsgate

LA62LT

Beckgate

LA62NN

Yew Tree

LA80BN

Railway Terrace

LA89EJ

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105AL

Castlegarth

LA105EP

Old Scotch Road

LA105HN

Brigflatts Lane

LA105LZ

Crosshaw Brow

LA105QP

Dragon Croft

LA62AR

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA62LS

Moorthwaite Lane

LA80BL

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA89BY

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105EQ

Shacklabank Lane

LA105ER

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105PG

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA62EX

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA62FN

Long Level

LA62RX

Smithy How

LA80AJ

Beehive Lane

LA80NU

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA89EH

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105HG

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105DQ

Howgill Lane

LA105QZ

Deepdale Lane

LA105RZ

Loftus Hill

LA105SL

Hillside

LA62AE

Main Street

LA80BS

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105PD

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA62FR

Kendal Road

LA62RY

Fern Croft

LA80AT

Ewbank Lane

LA89DY

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105AR

Maryfell

LA105EA

Bainbridge Court

LA105HB

Howgill Lane

Data Sources

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