Postcode LA12 9AU is located in an urban city, within the Ulverston ward of Westmorland and Furness in the North West region, and forms part of the Ulverston area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ulverston is £44,685 per year. The nearest station is Ulverston, about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Ford Park.
Ulverston has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,798 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Ulverston has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 47.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ulverston is £44,685 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 250 ft away from LA12 9AU.
Ulverston near LA12 9AU has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ulverston located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Ulverston | N/A | Walking directions to Ulverston |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Ford Park | Medium | Walking directions to Ford Park |
| 0.4 mi | Lightburn Park | Small | Walking directions to Lightburn Park |
Based on 189 recent sales, the median property price is £232,500 (about £246 per square foot) in Ulverston area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,250 up to £810,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 35 | £431,995 | £319 |
| Semi-Detached | 60 | £252,500 | £282 |
| Terraced | 82 | £181,500 | £206 |
| Flats | 12 | £161,000 | £171 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £307,500 | £135,000 | £178,000 | £151,000 |
| 2017 | £315,000 | £132,000 | £187,000 | £147,500 |
| 2018 | £389,500 | £128,000 | £195,000 | £155,000 |
| 2019 | £360,000 | £120,000 | £195,000 | £177,000 |
| 2020 | £355,000 | £119,180 | £205,000 | £160,000 |
| 2021 | £367,498 | £136,000 | £219,500 | £175,000 |
| 2022 | £395,000 | £159,500 | £250,000 | £190,000 |
| 2023 | £420,995 | £150,000 | £250,000 | £190,000 |
| 2024 | £421,995 | £158,000 | £260,000 | £201,500 |
| 2025 | £400,000 | £160,000 | £250,000 | £185,000 |
| 2026 | £465,000 | £162,000 | £255,000 | £195,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £212 | £177 | £190 | £162 |
| 2017 | £246 | £197 | £191 | £167 |
| 2018 | £278 | £188 | £223 | £177 |
| 2019 | £275 | £181 | £215 | £172 |
| 2020 | £281 | £188 | £229 | £173 |
| 2021 | £283 | £183 | £233 | £185 |
| 2022 | £290 | £224 | £264 | £197 |
| 2023 | £303 | £223 | £270 | £204 |
| 2024 | £308 | £210 | £269 | £210 |
| 2025 | £316 | £174 | £276 | £215 |
| 2026 | £337 | £158 | £280 | £211 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA12 9AU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Aug 2025 | 13, Bailey Street, Ulverston, LA12 9AY | Terraced | Freehold | £92,500 | |
| 13 Apr 2026 | 24, Dale Street, Ulverston, LA12 9BA | Terraced | Freehold | £80,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 40, Dale Street, Ulverston, LA12 9AR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £209,000 | |
| 03 Jun 2025 | 20, Lund Terrace, Ulverston, LA12 9BD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £185,225 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 16, Edmondson Street, Ulverston, LA12 9AW | Terraced | Freehold | £135,000 |
In the LA12 9AU postcode area, located within Ulverston, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA12 9AU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier Devonshire Food & Wine | Devonshire Road, Westmorland and Furness, LA12 9AL | Walking directions to Premier Devonshire Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Booths | Canal Street, Ulverston, LA12 7LY | Walking directions to Booths |
| 0.2 mi | Shell Select | Canal Street, Ulverston, LA12 7LA | Walking directions to Shell Select |
| 0.2 mi | Spar Express | Oubas Hill, Ulverston, LA12 7LY | Walking directions to Spar Express |
| 0.4 mi | C and J Stores | 8A North Lonsdale Road, Ulverston, LA12 9DT | Walking directions to C and J Stores |
Annual council tax rates for Westmorland and Furness district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LA12 9AU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Helen Irving
Ulverston - Elected 5 May 2022
Jackie Drake
Ulverston - Elected 5 May 2022
Judy Filmore
Ulverston - Elected 5 May 2022
Michelle Scrogham
Barrow and Furness - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LA12 9AU records about 46 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, criminal damage and arson and public order.
The median sale price around LA12 9AU in Ulverston is £232,500 (about £246 per square foot) based on 189 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to LA12 9AU, including Sir John Barrow School (Outstanding), Church Walk CofE Primary School (Good) and Sandside Lodge School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LA12 9AU is Ulverston, about 1,090 m away.
LA12 9AU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,798 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Barrow and Furness covering LA12 9AU is Michelle Scrogham (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Helen Irving (Conservative and Unionist Party), Jackie Drake (Labour Party) and Judy Filmore (Green Party).
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.