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LA12 9QB

Oxenholme Cottages

Ulverston

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Detailed insights for LA12 9QB

Overview

Postcode LA12 9QB 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 4 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
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
High
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

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 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 9QB.

Flood risk

High

Ulverston near LA12 9QB has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

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

Nearby public transport stations for LA12 9QB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Ulverston

N/A

Walking directions to Ulverston

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
581
Population density
385.3 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
560
96.72%
Other White
9
1.55%
Other Asian
4
0.69%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.35%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.35%
Total population: 579

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
177
38.15%
Level 3 (A level)
134
28.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
10.99%
No qualifications
41
8.84%
Apprenticeship
31
6.68%
Total 16+ residents: 464

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
130
52.42%
Owns outright
78
31.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
8.06%
Other forms of private rent
9
3.63%
Shared ownership
7
2.82%
Total households: 248

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 6 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA12 9QB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA12 9QB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Oct 2025Anglezarke, Priory Road, Ulverston, LA12 9QESemi-DetachedFreehold£335,000
29 Sept 2025Carisbrooke, Priory Road, Ulverston, LA12 9QESemi-DetachedFreehold£357,500
04 Mar 2025Rivendell, Priory Road, Ulverston, LA12 9QEDetachedFreehold£375,000
11 Jun 202517, Beacon Drive, Ulverston, LA12 9FFDetachedFreehold£482,500
20 Feb 202644, Sail Street, Ulverston, LA12 9FJTerracedLeasehold£130,000

Schools

In the LA12 9QB postcode area, located within Ulverston, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LA12 9QB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.7 miPrimaryCroftlands Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryCroftlands Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miSecondaryUlverston Victoria High SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LA12 9QB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 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 9QB, 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 9QB

Is LA12 9QB (Ulverston) safe?

The area around LA12 9QB 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 9QB?

The median sale price around LA12 9QB 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 9QB?

There are 6 schools close to LA12 9QB, including Croftlands Infant School (Good), Croftlands Junior School (Good) and Ulverston Victoria High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LA12 9QB?

The closest station to LA12 9QB is Ulverston, about 1,543 m away.

How deprived is the area around LA12 9QB?

LA12 9QB 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 9QB (Ulverston) in Parliament and on the local council?

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