LA12 — ULVERSTON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in LA12

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in LA12 is £303,124, which is 19% above the Lancashire average of £254,476.

Properties in LA12 cost 5.6% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in LA12 have fallen 9.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£459,375	313
Semi-detached	£273,833	299
Terraced	£198,699	372
Flat	£198,389	65
All types	£303,124	1124

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in LA12

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 16.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, LA12 has a crime rate well 80% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

8.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

1.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

1.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in LA12

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

LA12 has 12 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Croftlands Infant School	Primary	Good	mi
Croftlands Junior School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Sir John Barrow School	Primary	Outstanding	mi
Pennington CofE School	Primary	Good	mi
Low Furness CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

39,945

Population

Median Age

61%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

61.0%

Private rent

22.0%

Social rent

17.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in LA12 are 111.0 Mbps, with 87% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 46% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

111.0 Mbps

Avg Download

20.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

85%

Superfast Coverage

18%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in LA12 is collected by Lancaster Council. The Band D rate is £2,304/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

LA12 — ULVERSTON

Area Summary

LA12 (ULVERSTON) offers property prices near the national average (£303,124), low crime (80% below national average), 12 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (111 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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LA11

GRANGE-OVER-SANDS

£327K

▼ 7.8% YoY

LA13

BARROW-IN-FURNESS

£204K

▲ 5.8% YoY

LA14

BARROW-IN-FURNESS

£148K

▲ 2.7% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in LA12?

The average house price in LA12 (ULVERSTON) is £303,124, based on 1124 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 6% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 9.8% over the past year.

Is LA12 a safe area to live?

Crime in LA12 is significantly below the national average (16.4 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (8.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in LA12?

There are 12 schools in or near LA12. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in LA12?

Council tax in LA12 is collected by Lancaster Council. The Band D rate is £2,304 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in LA12?

The average broadband download speed in LA12 is 111 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 85% of premises, ultrafast to 18%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in LA12 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 61% of homes in LA12 are owner-occupied. 22% are privately rented and 17% are social housing. The total population is approximately 39,945.