Living in LA15, Westmorland and Furness
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around LA15 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 LA15
105 recorded home sales on the streets around central LA15 in the last 2 years, with a median of £130,000 and a range from £30,000 to £495,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROCKLIFFE MYRTLE TERRACE, LA15 8BU | detached | £495,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 1A CHAPEL STREET, LA15 8BY | detached | £220,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 5 OLIVE CLOSE, LA15 8TA | semi-detached | £215,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 8 DEVONSHIRE STREET, LA15 8SW | terraced | £105,000 | 2026-05-12 |
| 3 QUEENS TERRACE, LA15 8EE | terraced | £65,000 | 2026-05-12 |
| 5 COURT FIVE MARKET STREET, LA15 8AS | terraced | £130,000 | 2026-05-05 |
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
20 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Romney Junior School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.3 mi |
| Victoria Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 2.6 mi |
| Chapel Street Infants and Nursery School | Primary | Good | 0.2 mi |
| Dane Ghyll Community Primary School and Nursery | Primary | Good | 1.7 mi |
| Chetwynde School | Secondary | Good | 1.9 mi |
| St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow | Secondary | Good | 2.0 mi |
16 state primary and 4 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 | 17.8% |
| Associate professional and technical | 16.1% |
| Skilled trades | 14.7% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 10.5% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 9.8% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
68 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central LA15 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 3 (high probability), river flooding. 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 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Westmorland and Furness's figures.
Common questions about LA15
What is the average house price in LA15?
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 LA15?
Prices in Westmorland and Furness are up 11.1% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in LA15?
The median of 105 recorded sales around central LA15 in the last 2 years is £130,000, ranging from £30,000 to £495,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in LA15?
20 schools sit within 3 miles of central LA15, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in LA15?
68 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LA15 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is LA15 at risk of flooding?
Central LA15 sits in Zone 3 (high probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is LA15 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 £130,000; the area sits in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 68 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is LA15 safe?
68 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LA15 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? LA15 or LA16, LA15 or LA13, LA15 or LA14.
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