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LA12 9JF

Underwood Road

Ulverston

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Detailed insights for LA12 9JF

Overview

Postcode LA12 9JF 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 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 Ulverston is £44,685 per year. The nearest station is Ulverston, about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Lightburn Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
32.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Ulverston has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,837 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Ulverston has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

32.1%

Approximately 32.1% 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 9JF.

Flood risk

No risk

Ulverston near LA12 9JF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Ulverston located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LA12 9JF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Ulverston

N/A

Walking directions to Ulverston

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LA12 9JF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miLightburn ParkSmallWalking directions to Lightburn Park

Area Profile

Population
201
Population density
3,501.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.98(-17%)
Public order
4.13(-59%)
Other theft
2.58(-61%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.07(-77%)
Other crime
1.55(-37%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
190
94.53%
Other White
8
3.98%
Chinese
1
0.5%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.5%
Other
1
0.5%
Total population: 201

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
55
31.98%
No qualifications
39
22.67%
Level 3 (A level)
30
17.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
9.3%
Apprenticeship
16
9.3%
Total 16+ residents: 172

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
34
32.08%
Social rents from council
27
25.47%
Owns outright
26
24.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
9.43%
Other social rented
7
6.6%
Total households: 106

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 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA12 9JF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA12 9JF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Nov 20251, Underwood Road, Ulverston, LA12 9JFSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
28 Mar 202516, Underwood Road, Ulverston, LA12 9JFTerracedFreehold£230,000
04 Mar 20268, Rowan Avenue, Ulverston, LA12 9HGSemi-DetachedFreehold£390,000
04 Jun 202620, Oakwood Drive, Ulverston, LA12 9HHSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000
08 Dec 202532, Oakwood Drive, Ulverston, LA12 9HHSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000

Schools

In the LA12 9JF postcode area, located within Ulverston, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LA12 9JF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryCroftlands Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryCroftlands Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryUlverston Victoria High SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA12 9JF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LA12 9JF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSparCentral Drive, Westmorland and Furness, LA12 9JNWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miCo-op FoodPriory Road, Westmorland and Furness, LA12 9HRWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 9JF, 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 012AE01019388
Police ForceCumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LA12 9JF

Is LA12 9JF (Ulverston) safe?

The area around LA12 9JF 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, criminal damage and arson and public order.

What is the average house price near LA12 9JF?

The median sale price around LA12 9JF 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 9JF?

There are 7 schools close to LA12 9JF, including Croftlands Junior School (Good), Croftlands Infant School (Good) and Ulverston Victoria High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LA12 9JF?

The closest station to LA12 9JF is Ulverston, about 906 m away.

How deprived is the area around LA12 9JF?

LA12 9JF scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,837 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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.