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LA12

ULVERSTON

Lancashire, North West, England

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LA12 covers ULVERSTON in Lancashire, North West.

Avg price £303,124
1yr change ▼ 9.8%
Crime 80% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£303,124

▼ 9.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

6% above national avg

Crime Rate

16.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

80% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

12 schools

Broadband Speed

111 Mbps

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.

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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

£286K £294K £302K £309K £317K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

1

Outstanding

3

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

39,945

Population

38

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.

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111.0 Mbps

Avg Download

20.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

85%

Superfast Coverage

18%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about LA12 ULVERSTON

What is the average house price in LA12 ULVERSTON?
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 ULVERSTON 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 is the population of LA12 ULVERSTON?
The population of LA12 (ULVERSTON) is approximately 39,945 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 38 years. 61% of homes are owner-occupied, 22% are privately rented, and 17% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in LA12 ULVERSTON?
There are 12 schools in or near LA12. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

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