LA6 — CARNFORTH | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in LA6

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in LA6 is £406,250, which is 60% above the Lancashire average of £254,476.

Properties in LA6 cost 41.6% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in LA6 have fallen 14.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£551,915	214
Semi-detached	£323,515	139
Terraced	£266,574	187
Flat	£204,254	49
All types	£406,250	668

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in LA6

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, LA6 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.1 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

0.1 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 LA6

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

LA6 has 13 schools within or near its boundaries, including 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Holme Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St Mary's CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Underley Garden School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Nether Kellet Community 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 LA6 are 305.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

305.0 Mbps

Avg Download

55.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

73%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in LA6 is collected by Lancaster Council. The Band D rate is £2,251/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

LA6 — CARNFORTH

Area Summary

LA6 (CARNFORTH) offers above-average property prices (£406,250, 42% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 13 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (305 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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LA5

CARNFORTH

£275K

▼ 1.4% YoY

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MILNTHORPE

£373K

▼ 10.8% YoY

LA8

KENDAL

£460K

▲ 9.2% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in LA6?

The average house price in LA6 (CARNFORTH) is £406,250, based on 668 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 42% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 14.7% over the past year.

Is LA6 a safe area to live?

Crime in LA6 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 (0.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in LA6?

There are 13 schools in or near LA6. 38% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 5 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in LA6?

Council tax in LA6 is collected by Lancaster Council. The Band D rate is £2,251 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in LA6?

The average broadband download speed in LA6 is 305 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 73%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in LA6 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 61% of homes in LA6 are owner-occupied. 22% are privately rented and 17% are social housing. The total population is approximately 39,945.