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About

Ulverston is a market town positioned on the Furness Peninsula, where the low fells of the southern Lake District meet the coastal plain of Morecambe Bay. The area's landscape is defined by this transition, with the prominent Hoad Hill and its monument overlooking a network of older streets and industrial heritage sites. The town operates as a commercial and civic hub for the surrounding rural villages and farmland.

A specific network of cobbled lanes and courtyards, known as the Gill, runs through the town centre, channelling a stream past former mills. The area's history is connected to the Ulverston Canal, which was once a direct route for shipping to the Irish Sea. Local agriculture and light industry remain active, with weekly markets held in the historic Charter Square.

Area overview

On average Ulverston has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ulverston is £44,685 per year. There are 4 schools in Ulverston: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Ulverston is home to around 8,107 people, with a population density of about 1,022.0 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
13.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ulverston Population
8,107
Population density
1,022 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.44(-13%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.39(-7%)
Public order
5.18(-49%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.82(-79%)
Other theft
3.82(-42%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,605
93.87%
Other White
226
2.79%
Other Asian
64
0.79%
White and Asian (mixed)
41
0.51%
Irish
36
0.44%
Total population: 8,102

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,486
36.37%
Level 3 (A level)
1,287
18.83%
No qualifications
992
14.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
835
12.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
582
8.51%
Total 16+ residents: 6,836

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,410
36.44%
Owns with a mortgage
1,134
29.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
623
16.1%
Social rents from council
370
9.56%
Other social rented
197
5.09%
Total households: 3,869

Property prices in Ulverston

Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Ulverston area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,250 up to £725,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ulverston 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 Ulverston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached26£250,000
Terraced73£193,000
Detached16£390,000
Flats8£170,500

10 years median price trend in Ulverston

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ulverston.

All postcodes in Ulverston

LA129AB

Quebec Street

LA127ES

Soutergate

LA127UA

Daltongate Court

LA127EF

Buxton Place

LA120AY

Brogden Villas

LA129DH

North Lonsdale Road

LA129AP

William Street

LA127FF

Gill Garth

LA127FP

Market Street

LA127LR

Market Street

LA127JF

Hart Street

LA120DE

Alexander Road

LA127JY

Sunderland Terrace

LA129ED

Ulverston

LA127EH

Tarn Side

LA129AJ

Devonshire Road

LA129HU

Priory Road

LA129DX

North Lonsdale Road

LA129BY

Grasmere Road

LA127JE

Ainslie Street

LA120DQ

Conishead Road

LA127FT

Laurel Gardens

LA120AR

Chapel Street

LA127LY

Oubas Hill

LA127EN

Church Walk

Data Sources

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