Postcode LA8 8HT 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 21.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell is £43,192 per year. The nearest station is Staveley (Cumbria) located about 4.5 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 21.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell is £43,192 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LA8 8HT.
Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell near LA8 8HT 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 4.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £401,000 in Bowness and Lyth area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £1,912,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £975,000 |
| Flats | 16 | £304,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £535,000 |
| Terraced | 6 | £405,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bowness and Lyth
Annual council tax rates for Westmorland and Furness district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.