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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

LA105QY

Deepdale Lane

LA105WF

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105WQ

Main Street

LA62FT

Swine Market

LA80AU

Ewbank Lane

LA80HT

Raygarth

LA105BB

Davis Yard

LA105BN

Main Street

LA105HQ

Birks Lane

LA105TE

Backstone Gill Outrake

LA62FU

Crookenden Row

LA105AZ

Winfield Road

LA105BG

Vicarage Lane

LA105DE

Howgill Lane

LA105SU

Gap Lane

LA105SY

Moser Hill Brow

LA62BH

Salt Pie Lane

LA62EH

Hophouse Lane

LA89EQ

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA62HN

Croft Close

LA80NJ

The Fold

LA80NT

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105AF

New Street

LA105BU

Weavers Court

LA105DU

Guldrey

LA105LF

Thornsbank

LA105EF

Firbank

LA105FA

Showfield Gardens

LA105RB

Dyke Hall Lane

LA105HT

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105HX

Birks Lane

LA105QH

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA62AF

Old Auction Mart

LA62XB

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA80NA

Popplemire Lane

LA80PE

Popplemire Barns

LA89BU

Chapel Houses

LA62AL

Chapel Lane

LA80DW

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA89EU

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105TL

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105EY

Woodside Avenue

LA105RP

Flintergill Close

LA80AQ

Scotch Jeans

LA105HD

Havera

LA105PJ

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105RF

Lea Yeat Brow

LA105RW

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105RX

Loftus Hill

LA62EE

Butt Green

LA62LA

Laitha Lane

LA62LJ

Barnrigg

LA62ND

High Road

LA62QJ

Cross Bank

LA105DH

Highfield Road

LA105DT

Guldrey Terrace

LA105HH

Station Road

LA105JB

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105LG

Brookfield

LA105ND

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105PP

Railway Cottages

LA62BP

Kings Court

LA89DG

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105BY

Back Lane

LA105JD

Ing Lane

LA105SD

Busk Lane

LA62DA

Lune Close

LA89BZ

Old Scotch Road

LA105HL

Birks Lane

LA105NZ

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA62HQ

Wellington Court

LA62NB

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105QN

Beech Hill

LA105SA

Busk Lane

LA62BA

Vicarage Lane

LA62HA

Cross Bank

LA62NG

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA80AG

Hayclose Lane

LA105SX

Moser Hill Brow

LA62DH

Low Biggins

LA62EJ

Raygarth

LA62EL

Hophouse Lane

LA62LN

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA80NL

Cross Bank

LA105HR

Ingmire Court

LA105LH

Cautley Road

LA105LJ

Birks Lane

LA105LR

Birks Lane

LA105LY

Crosshaw Brow

LA105SR

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105TG

Beech Hill

LA62AS

Horse Market

LA62LL

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA62SD

Norwood Farm Cottages

LA80DB

Docker Lane

LA80DF

Kinn Road

LA80DL

Old Scotch Road

LA105EE

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105NT

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105QE

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

Data Sources

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