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LA6 2BW

Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

Westmorland and Furness

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Detailed insights for LA6 2BW

Overview

Postcode LA6 2BW is located in a rural town, within the Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale ward of Westmorland and Furness in the North West region, and forms part of the Sedbergh & Kirkby Lonsdale area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 38.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Sedbergh & Kirkby Lonsdale is £44,200 per year. The nearest station is Wennington located about 5.4 miles away. There are 1 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
12.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Sedbergh & Kirkby Lonsdale has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,984 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Sedbergh & Kirkby Lonsdale has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

12.3%

Approximately 12.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income of residents in Sedbergh & Kirkby Lonsdale is £44,200 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LA6 2BW.

Flood risk

No risk

Sedbergh & Kirkby Lonsdale near LA6 2BW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Wennington located about 5.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
244
Population density
1,250 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
223
91.39%
Other White
9
3.69%
Arab
6
2.46%
Other
2
0.82%
Other Asian
1
0.41%
Total population: 244

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
61
46.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
21.54%
Owns with a mortgage
19
14.62%
Other social rented
8
6.15%
Social rents from council
8
6.15%
Total households: 130

Property prices in Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £316,250 in Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £1,450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached23£495,000
Flats14£182,500
Semi-Detached21£317,500
Terraced36£268,000

10 year median price trend in Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale.

Schools

In the LA6 2BW postcode area, located within Sedbergh & Kirkby Lonsdale, there are 1 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LA6 2BW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryQueen Elizabeth SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miSecondaryQueen Elizabeth Studio SchoolStudio schools

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Mary's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA6 2BW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LA6 2BW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSpar69 Main Street, Kirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2AHWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miBoothsDodgson Croft, Kirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2HGWalking directions to Booths

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.