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LA16

ASKAM-IN-FURNESS

Lancashire, North West, England

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LA16 is the postcode district for ASKAM-IN-FURNESS, located in Lancashire, North West.

Avg price £233,139
1yr change ▲ 6.9%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£233,139

▲ 6.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

19% below national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

2 schools

Broadband Speed

344 Mbps

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.

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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

£220K £227K £234K £241K £248K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Askam Village School Primary Good mi
Ireleth St Peter's CofE Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

1

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 LA16 are 344.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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344.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

84%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about LA16 ASKAM-IN-FURNESS

What is the average house price in LA16 ASKAM-IN-FURNESS?
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 ASKAM-IN-FURNESS 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 is the population of LA16 ASKAM-IN-FURNESS?
The population of LA16 (ASKAM-IN-FURNESS) 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 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 are schools like in LA16 ASKAM-IN-FURNESS?
There are 2 schools in or near LA16. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

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