LA16 — ASKAM-IN-FURNESS | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in LA16

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in LA16 is £233,139, which is 8% below the Lancashire average of £254,476.

Properties in LA16 cost 18.8% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in LA16 have risen 6.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£354,476	61
Semi-detached	£237,760	47
Terraced	£124,031	70
Flat	£84,341	0
All types	£233,139	183

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in LA16

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, LA16 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in LA16

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

LA16 has 2 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Askam Village School	Primary	Good	mi
Ireleth St Peter's 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 LA16 are 344.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

344.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

84%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in LA16 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

LA16 — ASKAM-IN-FURNESS

Area Summary

LA16 (ASKAM-IN-FURNESS) offers affordable property prices (£233,139, 19% below national average), low crime (94% below national average), 2 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (344 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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LA15

DALTON-IN-FURNESS

£167K

▲ 5.3% YoY

LA17

KIRKBY-IN-FURNESS

£280K

▲ 7.7% YoY

LA18

MILLOM

£139K

▲ 7.6% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in LA16?

The average house price in LA16 (ASKAM-IN-FURNESS) is £233,139, based on 183 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 19% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 6.9% over the past year.

Is LA16 a safe area to live?

Crime in LA16 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (1.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in LA16?

There are 2 schools in or near LA16. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in LA16?

Council tax in LA16 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 LA16?

The average broadband download speed in LA16 is 344 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 84%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in LA16 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 61% of homes in LA16 are owner-occupied. 22% are privately rented and 17% are social housing. The total population is approximately 39,945.