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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

LA105SW

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105LF

Thornsbank

LA62FH

Croft Close

LA105QQ

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA89DX

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA80DQ

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA80NN

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA62AY

Beck Head

LA105TQ

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA62RY

Fern Croft

LA105SN

Derry Cottages

LA105SA

Busk Lane

LA105RN

Scow Cottage

LA105RL

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105LZ

Crosshaw Brow

LA105DX

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA62FT

Swine Market

LA80HT

Raygarth

LA105DE

Howgill Lane

LA105TD

Backstone Gill Outrake

LA105PF

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105HG

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105RB

Dyke Hall Lane

LA105QL

Main Street

LA62LX

Betweengates Lane

LA62FJ

Jubilee Close

LA62LT

Beckgate

LA105QP

Dragon Croft

LA62DN

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA80LU

Raygarth

LA105JR

Moser Hill Brow

LA105TH

Lea Yeat Brow

LA62DQ

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105AN

Castlegarth

LA62EY

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA62EZ

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA62SD

Norwood Farm Cottages

LA62FB

Fairgarth Drive

LA105JE

Maple Close

LA105AY

Fairholme

LA62LA

Laitha Lane

LA105NE

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105HL

Birks Lane

LA62RS

Dodgson Court

LA80DH

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA62BE

Mitchelgate

LA62NQ

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA62PT

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105QD

Ghyll Side

LA89EX

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA80NJ

The Fold

LA62GX

Modera Fold

LA80PE

Popplemire Barns

LA62AE

Main Street

LA105AP

Fell Close

LA62AP

Back Lane

LA62SA

Yew Tree Cottages

LA80NS

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105AS

Joss Lane

LA62AU

Market Street

LA105JW

Hallbank

LA89DU

Shaw End Cottages

LA62BN

Binfold Croft

LA62LW

Stonedross Lane

LA105RZ

Loftus Hill

LA62BJ

Market Street

LA105QG

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA62LR

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105AB

Main Street

LA62BT

Main Street

LA62LD

Flush Brow

LA62BG

Bective Road

LA105HH

Station Road

LA80AP

Scotch Jeans

LA105JS

Frostrow Lane

LA105NX

Danny Wheel

LA105EH

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105AQ

Back Lane

LA105NG

Long Lane

LA62SG

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105RA

Deepdale Lane

LA62BX

Gate Flats

LA62WY

Main Street

LA80DL

Old Scotch Road

LA62DS

Raygarth

LA62EL

Hophouse Lane

LA62QJ

Cross Bank

LA80LX

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA80AU

Ewbank Lane

LA105QW

Queens Square

LA62JP

Fell Road

LA105WQ

Main Street

LA105EY

Woodside Avenue

LA105DU

Guldrey

LA62EQ

Hophouse Lane

LA80AR

Scotch Jeans

LA105QZ

Deepdale Lane

LA105TB

Hall Lane

LA62EH

Hophouse Lane

LA105RQ

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

Data Sources

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