Living in CA16, Westmorland and Furness
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around CA16 in Westmorland and Furness. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Westmorland and Furness: £230,066, up 11.1% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North West average is £219,922.
What actually sold around CA16
87 recorded home sales on the streets around central CA16 in the last 2 years, with a median of £208,000 and a range from £52,500 to £595,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 HOTHFIELD COURT, CA16 6JD | terraced | £150,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| 7 HERON GROVE, CA16 6FJ | semi-detached | £173,500 | 2026-05-29 |
| 42 GOLDINGTON DRIVE, CA16 6FE | semi-detached | £242,500 | 2026-05-26 |
| 1 COLBY LANE, CA16 6RH | terraced | £156,000 | 2026-05-19 |
| THE COACH HOUSE BOROUGHGATE, CA16 6XG | semi-detached | £410,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| BONGATE COTTAGE BACK LANE, CA16 6UQ | semi-detached | £293,000 | 2026-05-07 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
2 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appleby Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Appleby Grammar School | Secondary | Good | 0.8 mi |
1 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Skilled trades | 16.4% |
| Elementary occupations | 12.0% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 11.9% |
| Professional occupations | 11.6% |
| Associate professional and technical | 10.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
61 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central CA16 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Westmorland and Furness's figures.
Common questions about CA16
What is the average house price in CA16?
The average sold price in Westmorland and Furness is £230,066 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in CA16?
Prices in Westmorland and Furness are up 11.1% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in CA16?
The median of 87 recorded sales around central CA16 in the last 2 years is £208,000, ranging from £52,500 to £595,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in CA16?
2 schools sit within 3 miles of central CA16, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in CA16?
61 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CA16 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is CA16 at risk of flooding?
Central CA16 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is CA16 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £208,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 61 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is CA16 safe?
61 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CA16 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? CA16 or CA10, CA16 or CA17, CA16 or CA11.
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