LA17 — KIRKBY-IN-FURNESS | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in LA17

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in LA17 is £280,431, which is 10% above the Lancashire average of £254,476.

Property values in LA17 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in LA17 have risen 7.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£395,344	16
Semi-detached	£256,888	21
Terraced	£180,203	20
Flat	£171,500	2
All types	£280,431	62

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in LA17

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, LA17 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.3 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

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in LA17

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

LA17 has 1 school within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Burlington CofE School	Primary	Good	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 LA17 are 78.0 Mbps, with 82% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 36% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

78.0 Mbps

Avg Download

14.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

73%

Superfast Coverage

10%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in LA17 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

LA17 — KIRKBY-IN-FURNESS

Area Summary

LA17 (KIRKBY-IN-FURNESS) offers property prices near the national average (£280,431), low crime (94% below national average), 1 nearby school, and good broadband connectivity (78 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in LA17?

The average house price in LA17 (KIRKBY-IN-FURNESS) is £280,431, based on 62 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 2% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 7.7% over the past year.

Is LA17 a safe area to live?

Crime in LA17 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 (0.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in LA17?

There are 1 schools in or near LA17. 100% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in LA17?

Council tax in LA17 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 LA17?

The average broadband download speed in LA17 is 78 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 73% of premises, ultrafast to 10%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in LA17 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 61% of homes in LA17 are owner-occupied. 22% are privately rented and 17% are social housing. The total population is approximately 39,945.