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Yewdale

About

Yewdale ward sits within the northern expanse of the Lake District National Park, encompassing the southern approach to the town of Coniston. The terrain is defined by rugged fells, with the Old Man of Coniston and Wetherlam forming a dominant western skyline. Much of the area consists of open moorland and scattered farmland, with settlement concentrated in small hamlets and isolated dwellings along the valley floors.

The ward is historically linked to copper mining, with abandoned quarry workings and spoil heaps still visible on the mountainsides. Coniston Water, a glacial lake, forms part of the eastern boundary. The landscape is traversed by walking routes like the popular path from Coniston village to the Old Man summit, drawing visitors for outdoor recreation amidst this former industrial scenery.

Area overview

On average Yewdale has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Yewdale is £42,363 per year. There are 2 schools in Yewdale: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Yewdale is home to around 5,630 people, with a population density of about 3,605.5 per km2.

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Yewdale Population

5,630

Population density

3,605.5 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

45.47(+22%)

Criminal damage and arson

14.74(+64%)

Anti-social behaviour

9.77(-46%)

Public order

9.59(-5%)

Shoplifting

4.26(-26%)

North West average

Demographics

British

5,460

97.03%

Other White

1.21%

Irish

0.28%

Chinese

0.25%

Indian

0.23%

Total population: 5,627

Economics

No qualifications

1,072

22.41%

Level 4 qualifications or above

1,016

21.24%

Level 3 (A level)

842

17.6%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

747

15.62%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

517

10.81%

Total 16+ residents: 4,783

Housing

Owns outright

1,287

50.02%

Owns with a mortgage

856

33.27%

Other social rented

176

6.84%

Private landlord or letting agency

166

6.45%

Other forms of private rent

1.87%

Total households: 2,573

Property prices in Yewdale

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £187,475 in Yewdale area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £449,995.

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 Yewdale over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	27	£275,000	£156,250	£210,000	£325,975	£384,450
Flats	1	£55,000	£55,000	£55,000	£55,000	£55,000
Semi-Detached	43	£195,000	£132,600	£155,500	£219,000	£249,800
Terraced	25	£135,000	£84,400	£105,000	£167,000	£193,950

10 years median price trend in Yewdale

All postcodes in Yewdale

CA27SH

Yewdale Road

CA26JJ

Inglewood Crescent

CA27TE

Troutbeck Drive

CA27SY

Yewdale Road

CA26SB

Ness Way

CA26JZ

Wigton Road

CA26RZ

Avon Close

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