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LA17 7TB

Head Cragg

High Furness

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Overview

Postcode LA17 7TB is located in a rural village, within the High Furness ward of Westmorland and Furness in the North West region, and forms part of the Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 76% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby is £44,193 per year. The nearest station is Kirkby-In-Furness, about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
26
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
1.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,877 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.5%

Approximately 1.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby is £44,193 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LA17 7TB.

Flood risk

Low

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby near LA17 7TB has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Kirkby-In-Furness located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LA17 7TB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Kirkby-In-Furness

N/A

Walking directions to Kirkby-In-Furness

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
326
Population density
58.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.58(-48%)
Public order
1.63(-84%)
Criminal damage and arson
0.82(-91%)
Drugs
0.82(-79%)
Anti-social behaviour
0.82(-95%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
323
98.78%
Other White
3
0.92%
Caribbean
1
0.31%
Total population: 327

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
106
39.11%
Level 3 (A level)
48
17.71%
No qualifications
32
11.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
11.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
8.12%
Total 16+ residents: 271

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
77
56.2%
Owns with a mortgage
39
28.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
10.22%
Shared ownership
3
2.19%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.46%
Total households: 137

Property prices in High Furness

Median price£260,000
Price per sq ft£267
Sales (last 12 months)48
Typical range (middle 50%)£209K – £353K

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 (about £267 per square foot) in High Furness area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £680,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in High Furness over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£377,500£256
Semi-Detached14£267,500£247
Terraced19£239,000£270
Flats1£95,000£294

10-year price trendmedian sale price in High Furness

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in High Furness.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£277,500£247,500£213,000
2017£260,000£179,950£172,500
2018£305,000£272,000£175,000
2019£382,500£263,500£179,000
2020£368,800£268,000£219,000
2021£365,000£300,000£210,000
2022£385,000£295,000£204,500
2023£460,000£237,500£224,500
2024£437,500£257,500£260,000
2025£377,500£215,000£235,000
2026£520,000£282,500£202,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in High Furness.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in High Furness.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£244£214£188
2017£252£194£157
2018£239£189£217
2019£212£207£216
2020£215£220£212
2021£259£227£200
2022£300£205£236
2023£270£223£279
2024£276£267£219
2025£256£236£267
2026£322£232£250
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in High Furness.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for High Furness in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA17 7TB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA17 7TB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Aug 2025Aurora, Askew Gate Brow, Kirkby-In-Furness, LA17 7TEDetachedFreehold£370,000
21 Feb 2025Fell Side, School Road, Kirkby-In-Furness, LA17 7UFDetachedFreehold£220,000
24 Apr 202621, Burlington Close, Kirkby-In-Furness, LA17 7UGSemi-DetachedFreehold£139,000
13 Jun 202524, Burlington Close, Kirkby-In-Furness, LA17 7UGSemi-DetachedFreehold£120,000
23 Apr 20259, Burlington Close, Kirkby-In-Furness, LA17 7UGSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000

Schools

In the LA17 7TB postcode area, located within Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LA17 7TB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBurlington CofE SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 LA17 7TB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Matt Brereton

High Furness - Elected 5 May 2022

Conservative

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
WardHigh FurnessE05014230
ParishKirkby IrelethE04002620
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Coniston, Broughton & KirkbyE02004022
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Lakeland 008BE01019345
Police ForceCumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LA17 7TB

Is LA17 7TB (Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby) safe?

The area around LA17 7TB records about 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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, other theft and burglary.

What is the average house price near LA17 7TB?

The median sale price around LA17 7TB in Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby is £260,000 (about £267 per square foot) based on 48 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LA17 7TB?

There is 1 school close to LA17 7TB, including Burlington CofE School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LA17 7TB?

The closest station to LA17 7TB is Kirkby-In-Furness, about 360 m away.

How deprived is the area around LA17 7TB?

LA17 7TB scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,877 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LA17 7TB (Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Barrow and Furness covering LA17 7TB is Michelle Scrogham (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Matt Brereton (Conservative and Unionist 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.