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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

LA62LD

Flush Brow

LA105HE

Howgill Lane

LA105LP

Farfield Cottages

LA105PA

Danny Wheel

LA105PR

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105PW

Old Road

LA105RH

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA62EB

Fairbank

LA105DF

Highfield Villas

LA105EJ

Fairthorns Road

LA105JA

Howgill Lane

LA105QD

Ghyll Side

LA105RJ

Weaving Terrace

LA62AZ

Queens Square

LA62EY

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA62SB

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA80AH

Beehive Lane

LA80DH

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105AB

Main Street

LA62NA

Low Green

LA80AE

Holme Park

LA80AY

Scotch Jeans

LA80LY

Middleshaw Crescent

LA105HY

Birkhaw Lane

LA105NX

Danny Wheel

LA105PB

Danny Wheel

LA105QR

Flintergill

LA105QU

Deepdale Lane

LA62DB

Ruskin Drive

LA62LE

Lowfields Lane

LA105AW

Maryfell

LA105JE

Maple Close

LA105QJ

Laning

LA62DF

Robraine

LA62HJ

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA80NP

Reservoir Road

LA89DT

Appleby Road

LA105LE

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA62BY

Lunefield Drive

LA62DT

Fairgarth Drive

LA105QA

Glebe Fold

LA105QF

Brackensgill Lane

LA105RA

Deepdale Lane

LA105TB

Hall Lane

LA62DL

Biggins Road

LA62DS

Raygarth

LA62EA

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA62GU

Kendal Road

LA62RS

Dodgson Court

LA62WY

Main Street

LA80NR

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105AE

The Folly

LA105DY

Guldrey Fold

LA105EZ

Sycamore Avenue

LA105LN

Cautley Road

LA105NE

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105QB

Barbondale Road

LA105SE

Mountain View

LA105SZ

Barth Lane

LA62FY

Lowgate

LA80NB

Holmescales Cottage

LA89BT

Beacon View

Data Sources

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