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LA12 9DY

Steel Street

Ulverston

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Detailed insights for LA12 9DY

Overview

Postcode LA12 9DY 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 1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
6.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

4/10

Ulverston has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.5%

Approximately 6.5% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Ulverston is £44,685 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LA12 9DY.

Flood risk

Low

Ulverston near LA12 9DY has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Ulverston located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
349
Population density
862.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.4(-27%)
Public order
4.71(-54%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.71(-48%)
Other theft
2.57(-61%)
Other crime
1.28(-48%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
325
93.12%
Other White
8
2.29%
Other Asian
6
1.72%
African
4
1.15%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.86%
Total population: 349

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
102
34.81%
No qualifications
50
17.06%
Level 3 (A level)
50
17.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
11.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
9.56%
Total 16+ residents: 293

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
57
33.73%
Owns with a mortgage
52
30.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
41
24.26%
Other forms of private rent
7
4.14%
Other social rented
6
3.55%
Total households: 169

Property prices in Ulverston

Median price£232,500
Price per sq ft£246
Sales (last 12 months)189
Typical range (middle 50%)£165K – £330K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ulverston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached35£431,995£319
Semi-Detached60£252,500£282
Terraced82£181,500£206
Flats12£161,000£171

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ulverston

Sale price

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

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ulverston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ulverston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ulverston in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA12 9DY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA12 9DY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Mar 202645, Steel Street, Ulverston, LA12 9DYSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
06 Jun 2025133, Steel Street, Ulverston, LA12 9DYTerracedFreehold£157,000
07 May 2026126, North Lonsdale Road, Ulverston, LA12 9DZTerracedFreehold£195,000
27 Feb 2026148, North Lonsdale Road, Ulverston, LA12 9DZTerracedFreehold£165,000
17 Nov 2025134, North Lonsdale Road, Ulverston, LA12 9DZFlatsFreehold£163,000

Schools

In the LA12 9DY postcode area, located within Ulverston, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LA12 9DY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.7 miPrimarySir John Barrow SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.9 miPrimaryChurch Walk CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.9 miSecondaryUlverston Victoria High SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA12 9DY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LA12 9DY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miC and J Stores8A North Lonsdale Road, Ulverston, LA12 9DTWalking directions to C and J 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 9DY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Helen Irving

Ulverston - Elected 5 May 2022

Conservative

Jackie Drake

Ulverston - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Judy Filmore

Ulverston - Elected 5 May 2022

Green Party

Member of parliament

Michelle Scrogham

Barrow and Furness - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWestmorland and FurnessE06000064
Parliamentary ConstituencyBarrow and FurnessE14001076
WardUlverstonE05014246
ParishUlverstonE04002655
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)UlverstonE02004026
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Lakeland 012BE01019389
Police ForceCumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LA12 9DY

Is LA12 9DY (Ulverston) safe?

The area around LA12 9DY 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.

What is the average house price near LA12 9DY?

The median sale price around LA12 9DY in Ulverston is £232,500 (about £246 per square foot) based on 189 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LA12 9DY?

There are 5 schools close to LA12 9DY, including Sir John Barrow School (Outstanding), Church Walk CofE Primary School (Good) and Ulverston Victoria High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LA12 9DY?

LA12 9DY 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).

Who represents LA12 9DY (Ulverston) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Barrow and Furness covering LA12 9DY 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).

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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.