Area guide

Living in CA17, Westmorland and Furness

What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around CA17 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.

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What actually sold around CA17

21 recorded home sales on the streets around central CA17 in the last 2 years, with a median of £260,000 and a range from £78,000 to £400,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.

AddressTypeSold forDate
STABLE COTTAGE, 10 NORTH ROAD, CA17 4RH semi-detached £240,000 2026-06-24
21 CHARTER GARDENS, CA17 4EP semi-detached £265,000 2026-05-07
23 NORTH ROAD, CA17 4RH terraced £270,000 2026-03-09
27 CHARTER GARDENS, CA17 4EP semi-detached £315,000 2026-02-18
10A MARKET STREET, CA17 4QS terraced £260,000 2026-02-13
25 NORTH ROAD, CA17 4RH terraced £265,000 2026-01-26

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 schoolsStageOfstedDistance
Kirkby Stephen Grammar School Secondary Good 0.6 mi
Kirkby Stephen Primary School Primary Not rated 0.8 mi

1 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.

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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 groupShare of workers
Skilled trades21.6%
Professional occupations16.9%
Managers, directors and senior officials15.1%
Elementary occupations10.9%
Administrative and secretarial8.5%

Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.

Crime

9 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central CA17 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 CA17

What is the average house price in CA17?

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 CA17?

Prices in Westmorland and Furness are up 11.1% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).

What do houses actually sell for in CA17?

The median of 21 recorded sales around central CA17 in the last 2 years is £260,000, ranging from £78,000 to £400,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).

Are the schools good in CA17?

2 schools sit within 3 miles of central CA17, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.

How much crime is there in CA17?

9 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CA17 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).

Is CA17 at risk of flooding?

Central CA17 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 CA17 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 £260,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 9 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.

Is CA17 safe?

9 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CA17 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? CA17 or CA16, CA17 or LA10, CA17 or CA10.

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