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Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

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

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale Population

8,015

Population density

19.6 per km²

Crime

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

British

7,609

94.92%

Other White

177

2.21%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.47%

Irish

0.45%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.31%

Total population: 8,016

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	22	£507,500	£228,500	£435,000	£937,500	£1,199,750
Flats	13	£165,000	£121,000	£127,508	£193,500	£288,000
Semi-Detached	19	£350,000	£199,380	£297,500	£455,625	£885,500
Terraced	22	£255,000	£161,000	£200,000	£399,375	£594,000

10 years median price trend in Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

All postcodes in Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105NA

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105NZ

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA80NF

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105EG

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105HU

Birks Lane

LA62EF

Low Moorgate

LA89EJ

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105LR

Birks Lane

LA62EG

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105QY

Deepdale Lane

LA62GT

Kendal Road

LA105PD

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA62BZ

Lonsdale Rise

LA62NA

Low Green

LA62DL

Biggins Road

LA105EE

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA89BU

Chapel Houses

LA105HF

Busk Lane

LA62AT

Mill Brow

LA80NX

The Park

LA105FA

Showfield Gardens

LA80BN

Railway Terrace

LA62AZ

Queens Square

LA89BX

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105RP

Flintergill Close

LA105PN

Hawes Road

LA62SE

Chapel Garth

LA105SF

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105ED

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA89BS

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105ER

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105NS

Danny Wheel

LA62RZ

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105SZ

Barth Lane

LA105EN

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA80BS

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA62FG

Defoe Drive

LA62DB

Ruskin Drive

LA105AL

Castlegarth

LA62AS

Horse Market

LA62LN

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA62DP

Raygarth Gardens

LA105AE

The Folly

LA89BZ

Old Scotch Road

LA62DZ

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA62BH

Salt Pie Lane

LA62EJ

Raygarth

LA105AH

Long Lane

LA105TJ

Station Road

LA105PL

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA89DT

Appleby Road

LA62BW

Cavendish Gardens

LA105QU

Deepdale Lane

LA62HD

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA80NA

Popplemire Lane

LA62LY

Barbondale Road

LA105AA

Main Street

LA80BD

Millbeck

LA80NW

LA105HJ

Station Road

LA80AL

Hawkrigg Lane

LA105NR

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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Property prices in Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

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