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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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 75% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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 6 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

Median price£283,000
Price per sq ft£307
Sales (last 12 months)56
Typical range (middle 50%)£199K – £436K

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £283,000 (about £307 per square foot) in Sedbergh & Kirkby Lonsdale area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,000 up to £1,490,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sedbergh & Kirkby Lonsdale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£666,000£410
Semi-Detached13£402,000£289
Terraced18£220,000£321
Flats11£185,000£272

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sedbergh & Kirkby Lonsdale

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sedbergh & Kirkby Lonsdale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£350,875£167,500£235,000£225,000
2017£352,125£149,000£209,000£188,970
2018£370,000£176,250£260,000£204,500
2019£398,000£170,000£325,000£223,500
2020£460,000£156,000£245,500£220,000
2021£480,000£183,750£272,500£254,515
2022£472,300£222,500£377,500£305,000
2023£472,500£192,500£405,104£248,000
2024£470,000£200,000£291,250£300,000
2025£596,600£165,000£366,000£260,000
2026£300,000£235,000£440,000£203,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sedbergh & Kirkby Lonsdale.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sedbergh & Kirkby Lonsdale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£227£259£226£248
2017£234£242£235£215
2018£229£255£237£208
2019£254£238£277£251
2020£301£238£245£245
2021£323£277£290£292
2022£364£296£287£330
2023£308£289£294£295
2024£340£248£325£310
2025£390£251£319£324
2026£123£425£293£251
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sedbergh & Kirkby Lonsdale.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sedbergh & Kirkby Lonsdale in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.