LA17 7XA, High Furness: crime, broadband, schools and house prices

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At a glance

Every premises in LA17 7XA can get superfast broadband (30 Mbps or more), but none gigabit-capable. The average home in Westmorland and Furness sold for £230,449 in the latest House Price Index, up 7.7% on a year earlier. The neighbourhood records 39 crimes per 1,000 residents a year (estimated from the 11 of the last 12 months the police force published in full), below the England and Wales rate of 97.

From LA17 7XA, the nearest primary school is Burlington CofE School, 0.5 mi away, about a 11 minute walk (Ofsted: good).

Kirkby-in-Furness station is 0.4 mi away, about a 8 minute walk.

At a glance

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Broadband

Gigabit-capableNone

Ultrafast (300 Mbps or more)None

Ultrafast (100 Mbps or more)None

Superfast (30 Mbps or more)All premises

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations (July 2025), © Ofcom. Share of premises in the postcode that can get each speed. A home's report checks that address with Ofcom directly.

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How this area compares

This neighbourhood · South Lakeland 008

39Low · 1/10

crimes per 1,000 residents

Local authority · South Lakeland

60Low · 2/10

crimes per 1,000 residents

England and Wales

97

crimes per 1,000 residents

Crime rates and scores by type

Crime type	Per 1,000	England and Wales	Score
Violence and sexual offences	19	34	Low · 3/10
Public order	5.3	6.7	Moderate · 6/10
Other theft	3.1	6.5	Low · 3/10
Criminal damage and arson	2.7	6.7	Low · 2/10
Anti-social behaviour	1.8	15	Low · 1/10
Vehicle crime	1.6	5.0	Low · 2/10
Burglary	1.4	3.6	Low · 2/10
Other crime	1.4	2.1	Moderate · 4/10
Drugs	0.8	3.3	Low · 2/10
Possession of weapons	0.6	1.0	Moderate · 5/10
Shoplifting	0.4	8.6	Low · 2/10
Bicycle theft	0.4	0.8	Moderate · 6/10
Robbery	0.0	1.4	Low · 1/10
Theft from the person	0.0	1.7	Low · 1/10

South Lakeland 008: October 2025 to September 2026, 5,584 residents (mid-2024). Scores compare against every neighbourhood in England and Wales; 10 is the highest crime.

Crime rate over time

South Lakeland 008 South Lakeland England and Wales

Source: data.police.uk · ONS population estimates. Rates use resident population, so busy centres with few residents score higher than it may feel. Scores are a guide, not an official rating. The police force published 11 of the last 12 months in full, so the latest year is estimated from those months, adjusted for seasonal patterns across England and Wales.

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Schools nearby

Primary

Burlington CofE SchoolPrimary · Voluntary controlled school · ages 3–11

Ofsted: GoodInspected 22 Jun 2023 · Report

0.5 mi

Broughton CofE Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · Voluntary controlled school · ages 2–11 · Ofsted reports

2.7 mi

Source: Department for Education · Get Information About Schools · Ofsted. Distances are straight-line. Schools teaching both age ranges appear in both lists and in amber on the map. Since November 2025 Ofsted gives report cards with grades for each area instead of one overall grade; from September 2024 there was no overall grade. Independent schools inspected by ISI aren't covered. Living close to a school does not guarantee a place; check admissions with the council.

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Healthcare nearby

No NHS services found within 5 km.

Source: NHS Organisation Data Service. Distances are to the practice postcode. Check GP catchment and registration with the practice or on the NHS website.

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Stations nearby

Train stations

Kirkby-in-Furness

0.4 mi · 8 min walk

Foxfield

1.8 mi

Green Road

2.3 mi

Source: NaPTAN (Department for Transport). Straight-line distances; walking times assume about 5 km/h.

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Parks and green spaces

Noneparks or public gardens within 1 mile

0parks within a 10 minute walk

0.0hectares of park within a 10 minute walk

Playing field2.2 hectares

0.7 mi · 13 min walk

Tennis courts0.1 hectares

0.7 mi · 14 min walk

Bowling green0.1 hectares

0.7 mi · 14 min walk

Play areaunder 0.1 hectares

0.7 mi · 14 min walk

Source: OS Open Greenspace (Ordnance Survey). Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right. Public parks, playing fields, play areas, allotments and sports grounds within 1 mile, measured in a straight line to the nearest way in. Some sports grounds and allotments are for members only.

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Household income

This neighbourhood

£44,193

£38,875 after tax

Westmorland and Furness

£44,940

£34,945 after tax

England

£53,636

£40,020 after tax

Total household income£44,193

After tax£38,875

After tax and housing costs, adjusted for household size£34,052Westmorland and Furness £35,300 · England £34,675

Source: ONS income estimates for small areas, April 2022 to March 2023. Modelled averages for the neighbourhood (South Lakeland 008); local authority and national figures are the median neighbourhood. Equivalised income adjusts for household size.

Deprivation

This area is around the middle of neighbourhoods in England (ranked 17,942 of 33,755, where 1 is the most deprived).

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11% of Westmorland and Furness's neighbourhoods are in England's most deprived 20%.

Income

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Decile 9

Employment

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Decile 9

Education, skills and training

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Decile 8

Health and disability

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Decile 9

Crime

Source: MHCLG, English Indices of Deprivation 2025. For the small area the home is in, ranked against the rest of England only: England, Wales and Scotland each measure deprivation differently, so deciles can't be compared across borders. Decile 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas, decile 10 the least deprived.

Occupation

38% of working residents are managers, directors or professionals, compared with 30% in Westmorland and Furness and 33% across England. It's one of the clearest signs of how affluent an area is.

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Questions about LA17 7XA

What is the crime rate in LA17 7XA?

The neighbourhood records 39 crimes per 1,000 residents a year (estimated from the 11 of the last 12 months the police force published in full), below the England and Wales rate of 97. Across South Lakeland the rate is 60 per 1,000. Figures are crimes reported to the police over the latest 12 months; they can't tell you how safe a particular street feels.

How much do houses cost in LA17 7XA?

The average home in Westmorland and Furness sold for £230,449 in the latest House Price Index, up 7.7% on a year earlier. By type: detached £391,131, semi-detached £249,915, terraced £187,135, flats £133,389. Prices are council-wide averages from HM Land Registry.

What schools are near LA17 7XA?

The nearest primary school is Burlington CofE School, 0.5 mi away, about a 11 minute walk (Ofsted: good). Being nearest doesn't guarantee a place; check each school's admissions criteria.

What broadband speed can I get in LA17 7XA?

Every premises in LA17 7XA can get superfast broadband (30 Mbps or more), but none gigabit-capable. Figures are Ofcom's share of premises in the postcode; actual speeds depend on the provider and package.

Where is the nearest train station to LA17 7XA?

Kirkby-in-Furness is 0.4 mi away, about a 8 minute walk.

What is the average household income in LA17 7XA?

The ONS estimates average household income of £44,193 a year for the neighbourhood (April 2022 to March 2023), compared with £53,636 across England.

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