Living in LA8, Westmorland and Furness
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around LA8 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 LA8
130 recorded home sales on the streets around central LA8 in the last 2 years, with a median of £330,000 and a range from £107,000 to £825,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILNSTONES UNDERBARROW ROAD, LA9 5RS | detached | £575,000 | 2026-06-16 |
| 5 HILLSWOOD AVENUE, LA9 5BT | semi-detached | £305,000 | 2026-05-28 |
| 14 UNDERWOOD, LA9 5EB | detached | £550,000 | 2026-05-27 |
| 15 ALDERWOOD, LA9 5EF | terraced | £178,000 | 2026-05-27 |
| 11 CHERRY TREE CRESCENT, LA9 5EN | flat-maisonette | £140,000 | 2026-05-26 |
| 14 GREENGATE LANE, LA9 5LQ | terraced | £205,000 | 2026-05-20 |
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
16 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Queen Katherine School | Secondary | Good | 1.5 mi |
| Ghyllside Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.3 mi |
| Vicarage Park CofE Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.6 mi |
| Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal | Primary | Not rated | 0.7 mi |
| Stramongate Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.8 mi |
| Kirkbie Kendal School | Secondary | Not rated | 0.9 mi |
9 state primary and 2 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 | 19.6% |
| Elementary occupations | 14.0% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 12.8% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.2% |
| Sales and customer service | 10.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
116 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central LA8 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 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Westmorland and Furness's figures.
Common questions about LA8
What is the average house price in LA8?
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 LA8?
Prices in Westmorland and Furness are up 11.1% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in LA8?
The median of 130 recorded sales around central LA8 in the last 2 years is £330,000, ranging from £107,000 to £825,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in LA8?
16 schools sit within 3 miles of central LA8, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in LA8?
116 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LA8 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is LA8 at risk of flooding?
Central LA8 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 LA8 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 £330,000; the area sits in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 116 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is LA8 safe?
116 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LA8 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? LA8 or LA9, LA8 or LA7, LA8 or LA23.
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