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LA17

KIRKBY-IN-FURNESS

Lancashire, North West, England

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LA17 encompasses KIRKBY-IN-FURNESS and its surrounding areas in Lancashire, North West.

Avg price £280,431
1yr change ▲ 7.7%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£280,431

▲ 7.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

2% below national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

1 schools

Broadband Speed

78 Mbps

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.

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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

£248K £272K £297K £322K £347K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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Nearest Schools

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

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78.0 Mbps

Avg Download

14.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

73%

Superfast Coverage

10%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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 about LA17 KIRKBY-IN-FURNESS

What is the average house price in LA17 KIRKBY-IN-FURNESS?
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 KIRKBY-IN-FURNESS 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 is the population of LA17 KIRKBY-IN-FURNESS?
The population of LA17 (KIRKBY-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 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 are schools like in LA17 KIRKBY-IN-FURNESS?
There are 1 schools in or near LA17. 100% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

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