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Swarthmoor & Low Furness

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About

Swarthmoor & Low Furness is a rural area in Westmorland and Furness, located near the southern edge of the Lake District. The landscape is characterised by rolling farmland, small woodlands, and scattered settlements. Swarthmoor is known for its historical ties to the Quaker movement, with Swarthmoor Hall being a significant landmark. The area offers views of Morecambe Bay and the Furness Peninsula.

Low Furness includes villages like Bardsea and Urswick, with a mix of coastal and inland scenery. The region has a quiet, agricultural feel, with local farms and traditional stone buildings. Nearby attractions include the Furness Abbey ruins and the Walney Island nature reserves. The area provides easy access to both the Lakes and the Cumbrian coast.

Area overview

On average Swarthmoor & Low Furness has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Swarthmoor & Low Furness is £46,300 per year. There are 4 schools in Swarthmoor & Low Furness: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
23
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Swarthmoor & Low Furness Population
7,917
Population density
191.1 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,652
96.66%
Other White
117
1.48%
Irish
28
0.35%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
20
0.25%
Other
19
0.24%
Total population: 7,916

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,929
53.84%
Owns with a mortgage
1,125
31.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
277
7.73%
Other social rented
86
2.4%
Social rents from council
85
2.37%
Total households: 3,583

Property prices in Swarthmoor & Low Furness

Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Swarthmoor & Low Furness area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,250 up to £735,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Swarthmoor & Low Furness 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 Swarthmoor & Low Furness over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached44£387,998
Flats4£150,000
Semi-Detached52£250,000
Terraced33£185,000

10 years median price trend in Swarthmoor & Low Furness

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swarthmoor & Low Furness.

All postcodes in Swarthmoor & Low Furness

LA120PJ

Back Lane

LA120RB

Scarbarrow Lane

LA120RD

Bracken Bed Lane

LA129JL

Birchwood Drive

LA129JS

Yewbarrow Road

LA129LP

Dorchester Crescent

LA129LZ

Jefferson Drive

LA129NP

Windsor Crescent

LA129RA

Cooper Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.