Postcode LA8 8BT is located in a rural hamlet, within the Bowness and Lyth ward of Westmorland and Furness in the North West region, and forms part of the Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell is £47,700 per year. The nearest station is Staveley (Cumbria) located about 5.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,215 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell is £47,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LA8 8BT.
Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell near LA8 8BT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Staveley (Cumbria) located about 5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £401,000 in Bowness and Lyth area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £10,221,050.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £917,500 |
| Flats | 19 | £310,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £535,000 |
| Terraced | 6 | £405,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bowness and Lyth
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.