Living in LA12, Westmorland and Furness
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around LA12 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 LA12
92 recorded home sales on the streets around central LA12 in the last 2 years, with a median of £213,742 and a range from £78,000 to £810,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 CASSON STREET, LA12 7JQ | terraced | £180,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| 38 SUNDERLAND TERRACE, LA12 7JY | terraced | £250,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 17 BYRON STREET, LA12 9AS | terraced | £140,000 | 2026-06-02 |
| 16 VICTORIA COURT FORD PARK CRESCENT, LA12 7TS | flat-maisonette | £161,500 | 2026-05-28 |
| 31 FELL STREET, LA12 0AD | semi-detached | £275,000 | 2026-05-28 |
| 14 HELM GROVE, LA12 9SX | semi-detached | £178,750 | 2026-05-28 |
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
8 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir John Barrow School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.6 mi |
| Croftlands Infant School | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi |
| Penny Bridge CofE School | Primary | Good | 2.6 mi |
| Church Walk CofE Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.4 mi |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ulverston | Primary | Not rated | 0.9 mi |
| Ulverston Victoria High School | Secondary | Not rated | 0.9 mi |
6 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 |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 28.4% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 15.3% |
| Associate professional and technical | 14.6% |
| Skilled trades | 10.5% |
| Elementary occupations | 8.5% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
53 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central LA12 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 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Westmorland and Furness's figures.
Common questions about LA12
What is the average house price in LA12?
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 LA12?
Prices in Westmorland and Furness are up 11.1% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in LA12?
The median of 92 recorded sales around central LA12 in the last 2 years is £213,742, ranging from £78,000 to £810,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in LA12?
8 schools sit within 3 miles of central LA12, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in LA12?
53 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LA12 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is LA12 at risk of flooding?
Central LA12 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 LA12 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 £213,742; the area sits in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 53 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is LA12 safe?
53 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LA12 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? LA12 or LA17, LA12 or LA15, LA12 or LA16.
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