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LA12 8PX

Finsthwaite Lane

Grange and Cartmel

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Overview

Postcode LA12 8PX is located in a rural village, within the Grange and Cartmel ward of Westmorland and Furness in the North West region, and forms part of the Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 42.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell is £43,192 per year. The nearest station is Cark and Cartmel, about 5.4 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,067 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell is £43,192 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 79 ft away from LA12 8PX.

Flood risk

High

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell near LA12 8PX has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Cark and Cartmel located about 5.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
268
Population density
37.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.27(-40%)
Public order
5.86(-42%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.1(-54%)
Other theft
4.1(-38%)
Possession of weapons
2.34(+113%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
261
96.67%
Other White
7
2.59%
Chinese
1
0.37%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.37%
Total population: 270

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
83
35.02%
Level 3 (A level)
34
14.35%
No qualifications
31
13.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
11.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
11.39%
Total 16+ residents: 237

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
54
43.9%
Owns with a mortgage
31
25.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
21.95%
Other forms of private rent
9
7.32%
Other social rented
2
1.63%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Grange and Cartmel

Median price£277,500
Price per sq ft£294
Sales (last 12 months)168
Typical range (middle 50%)£205K – £424K

Based on 168 recent sales, the median property price is £277,500 (about £294 per square foot) in Grange and Cartmel area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £940,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Grange and Cartmel over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached67£420,000£327
Semi-Detached38£250,000£291
Terraced30£228,750£253
Flats33£185,000£210

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Grange and Cartmel

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Grange and Cartmel.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£285,000£112,500£180,250£171,500
2017£310,000£120,000£207,475£185,500
2018£330,000£116,000£213,725£187,950
2019£317,500£145,000£190,000£199,750
2020£350,000£167,375£240,000£187,000
2021£377,500£170,000£256,250£200,000
2022£387,500£175,000£297,375£250,000
2023£375,000£162,150£290,000£203,000
2024£385,000£190,000£292,500£200,000
2025£430,000£180,000£250,000£225,000
2026£435,000£245,000£254,000£232,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Grange and Cartmel.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Grange and Cartmel.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£242£156£206£218
2017£253£172£230£201
2018£263£161£224£235
2019£254£203£221£214
2020£261£251£238£218
2021£299£216£231£228
2022£352£252£282£269
2023£334£243£308£229
2024£321£239£303£243
2025£309£207£301£252
2026£337£338£261£217
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Grange and Cartmel.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Grange and Cartmel in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA12 8PX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA12 8PX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 May 2026Foxdale, Ulverston, LA12 8PXSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
28 May 2025Ebenezer Cottage, Brow Edge Road, Ulverston, LA12 8PSDetachedFreehold£506,000
15 Sept 20251, Vale View, Brow Edge Road, Ulverston, LA12 8PWDetachedFreehold£290,000
14 Nov 20253, Abbots Vue, Ulverston, LA12 8RASemi-DetachedFreehold£237,500
27 Jun 202515, Abbots Vue, Ulverston, LA12 8RASemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000

Schools

In the LA12 8PX postcode area, located within Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LA12 8PX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryLeven Valley CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA12 8PX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LA12 8PX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miLeven Valley StoresWestmorland and Furness, LA12 8RBWalking directions to Leven Valley Stores

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Westmorland and Furness district (2025-26).

Band A£1,593
Band B£1,858
Band C£2,124
Band D£2,389
Band E£2,920
Band F£3,451
Band G£3,982
Band H£4,778

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LA12 8PX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Tim Bloomer

Grange and Cartmel - Elected 17 Oct 2024

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Tim Farron

Westmorland and Lonsdale - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWestmorland and FurnessE06000064
Parliamentary ConstituencyWestmorland and LonsdaleE14001580
WardGrange and CartmelE05014226
ParishHaverthwaiteE04002609
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hawkshead & Cartmel FellE02004021
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Lakeland 007CE01019386
Police ForceCumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LA12 8PX

Is LA12 8PX (Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell) safe?

The area around LA12 8PX records about 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, public order and other theft.

What is the average house price near LA12 8PX?

The median sale price around LA12 8PX in Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell is £277,500 (about £294 per square foot) based on 168 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LA12 8PX?

There is 1 school close to LA12 8PX, including Leven Valley CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LA12 8PX?

LA12 8PX scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,067 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LA12 8PX (Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Westmorland and Lonsdale covering LA12 8PX is Tim Farron (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tim Bloomer (Liberal Democrats).

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.