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Sedbergh & Kirkby Lonsdale

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About

Sedbergh sits within the Yorkshire Dales National Park, marked by the rugged fells of the Howgill range. These distinctive, smooth-sloped hills define the landscape, offering walking routes directly from the town centre. The area is known for its historic public school and as a designated Book Town, with several independent bookshops lining its main street.

To the south, Kirkby Lonsdale rests just outside the national park boundary along the River Lune. The town is connected by Devil's Bridge, a medieval structure spanning the river. A notable viewpoint, Ruskin's View, overlooks the Lune Valley from St Mary's Churchyard, capturing a celebrated pastoral scene.

Area overview

On average Sedbergh & Kirkby Lonsdale has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sedbergh & Kirkby Lonsdale is £45,471 per year. There are 9 schools in Sedbergh & Kirkby Lonsdale: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 3 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Sedbergh & Kirkby Lonsdale is home to around 6,329 people, with a population density of about 21.8 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
27
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
6.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sedbergh & Kirkby Lonsdale Population
6,329
Population density
21.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.17(-59%)
Public order
3.32(-67%)
Other theft
2.69(-59%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.9(-79%)
Burglary
1.74(-69%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,978
94.45%
Other White
153
2.42%
Irish
34
0.54%
White and Asian (mixed)
31
0.49%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
24
0.38%
Total population: 6,329

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,115
40.29%
No qualifications
809
15.41%
Level 3 (A level)
800
15.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
748
14.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
374
7.12%
Total 16+ residents: 5,250

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,384
51.01%
Owns with a mortgage
507
18.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
418
15.41%
Other social rented
141
5.2%
Social rents from council
124
4.57%
Total households: 2,713

Property prices in Sedbergh & Kirkby Lonsdale

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £318,125 in Sedbergh & 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 & 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 & Kirkby Lonsdale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced20£245,000
Detached18£522,498
Flats13£165,000
Semi-Detached17£382,000

10 years median price trend in Sedbergh & Kirkby Lonsdale

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sedbergh & Kirkby Lonsdale.

All postcodes in Sedbergh & Kirkby Lonsdale

LA62DU

Fairbank

LA105WQ

Main Street

LA62FB

Fairgarth Drive

LA62HQ

Wellington Court

LA105EB

Sycamore Close

LA105AR

Maryfell

LA62EL

Hophouse Lane

LA62SB

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105RY

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA62RY

Fern Croft

LA105EZ

Sycamore Avenue

LA105RP

Flintergill Close

LA105DY

Guldrey Fold

LA62BU

Green Square Flats

LA62JR

Rowan Garth

LA62LU

Ellerigg Lane

LA105NT

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA62EG

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105ES

Four Lane Ends Cottage

LA105JL

Garsdale Road

LA105TD

Backstone Gill Outrake

LA105LX

Fellgate Lane

LA105TG

Beech Hill

LA105JR

Moser Hill Brow

LA62FN

Long Level

LA105SR

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105QN

Beech Hill

LA62AF

Old Auction Mart

LA105HS

Howgill Lane

LA62AT

Mill Brow

LA62LQ

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105QS

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105TQ

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105HD

Havera

LA105BN

Main Street

LA105JT

Frostrow Lane

LA62BZ

Lonsdale Rise

LA62LN

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105DB

Bushby Yard

LA62AD

New Road

LA62BH

Salt Pie Lane

LA105HN

Brigflatts Lane

LA62DR

Leyfield Court

LA62NA

Low Green

LA62DB

Ruskin Drive

LA62BX

Gate Flats

LA105LD

Thorns Lane

LA105PP

Railway Cottages

LA62PT

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105HY

Birkhaw Lane

LA62LR

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105AH

Long Lane

LA80BS

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105DN

Station Road

LA62LG

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA62WY

Main Street

LA105AB

Main Street

LA105JE

Maple Close

LA80BT

Fairmile Road

LA62BT

Main Street

LA105JU

Frostrow Lane

LA62BE

Mitchelgate

LA105BB

Davis Yard

LA62DL

Biggins Road

LA105LS

Dowbiggin Lane

LA62EE

Butt Green

LA105DD

Palmers Hill

LA105HP

Station Road

LA62BL

Chancery Court

LA105QG

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA62DT

Fairgarth Drive

LA105HF

Busk Lane

LA62DD

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA62PU

Well Lane

LA62SH

Chapel Close

LA105SG

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA62EH

Hophouse Lane

LA105DF

Highfield Villas

LA105PS

Grisedale Road

LA62QE

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA62SE

Chapel Garth

LA62BA

Vicarage Lane

LA105RJ

Weaving Terrace

LA105HJ

Station Road

LA62SF

Collier's Lane

LA62BY

Lunefield Drive

LA62FL

Springfield

LA105SS

Birks Lane

LA105NE

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA62FR

Kendal Road

LA62FJ

Jubilee Close

LA105LL

Buckbank Lane

LA105RQ

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

LA105HU

Birks Lane

LA105DT

Guldrey Terrace

LA62AZ

Queens Square

LA105QF

Brackensgill Lane

LA62BW

Cavendish Gardens

LA62LY

Barbondale Road

LA62JU

Lower Abbotsgate

Data Sources

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