Living in LA14, Westmorland and Furness
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around LA14 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 LA14
135 recorded home sales on the streets around central LA14 in the last 2 years, with a median of £92,950 and a range from £45,000 to £232,500. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 MELBOURNE STREET, LA14 5TU | terraced | £47,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 135 ANSON STREET, LA14 5TQ | terraced | £140,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 45 ANSON STREET, LA14 1UZ | flat-maisonette | £65,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 8 HAWKE STREET, LA14 1LX | terraced | £63,500 | 2026-05-29 |
| 76 CHATSWORTH STREET, LA14 5TP | terraced | £132,500 | 2026-05-27 |
| 44 GRANVILLE STREET, LA14 5RY | terraced | £90,000 | 2026-05-12 |
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
28 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 0.7 mi |
| Brisbane Park Infant School | Primary | Good | 0.1 mi |
| Ramsden Infant School | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Greengate Junior School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Parkside Academy | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Furness Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.9 mi |
21 state primary and 4 state secondary schools within range, plus 1 fee-paying school.
Private schools
1 fee-paying school within 3 miles: Moorfield Learning Centre.
All 1 fee-paying schools near LA14, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
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 |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 19.3% |
| Skilled trades | 15.7% |
| Sales and customer service | 14.7% |
| Professional occupations | 12.4% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 10.5% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
401 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central LA14 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 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Westmorland and Furness's figures.
Common questions about LA14
What is the average house price in LA14?
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 LA14?
Prices in Westmorland and Furness are up 11.1% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in LA14?
The median of 135 recorded sales around central LA14 in the last 2 years is £92,950, ranging from £45,000 to £232,500 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in LA14?
28 schools sit within 3 miles of central LA14, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in LA14?
401 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LA14 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is LA14 at risk of flooding?
Central LA14 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 LA14 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 £92,950; the area sits in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 401 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is LA14 safe?
401 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LA14 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? LA14 or LA13, LA14 or LA15, LA14 or LA16.
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