LA12 postcode: what it's like to live there
The LA12 district covers Ulverston, Coniston, Backbarrow. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 6 neighbourhoods it covers.
Typical home
£285k
England £300k
Recorded crime
53
per 1,000 residents a year (England 78)
Deprivation
6.5 / 10
average decile, 10 = least deprived
Household income
£34,470
after tax, a year
Gigabit broadband
80%
of homes
Council tax
£2,440
average bill, 2026-27
Walk to a Good+ primary
17 min
typical
Commute
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House prices in LA12
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Detached
£402k
Semi-detached
£255k
Terraced
£195k
Flat
£163k
Primary schools in LA12
- Church Walk CofE Primary School · LA12 7EN · Report card 2026: Needs attention in some areas · Bottom 32% in England
- Croftlands Infant School · LA12 9JU · Good (2023)
- Croftlands Junior School · LA12 9JU · Remains Good (2022) · Bottom 8% in England
- Leven Valley CofE Primary School · LA12 8QF · Good or better in every area (2024) · Top 49% in England
- Lindal and Marton Primary School · LA12 0NB · Report card 2026: Needs attention in some areas · Bottom 10% in England
- Low Furness CofE Primary School · LA12 0TA · Standards maintained (2025) · Bottom 44% in England
- Pennington CofE School · LA12 0RR · Standards maintained (2025) · Top 34% in England
- Penny Bridge CofE School · LA12 7RQ · Good (2024) · Top 34% in England
- Sir John Barrow School · LA12 0BD · Outstanding (2023) · Bottom 50% in England
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ulverston · LA12 0EA · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Top 12% in England
Secondary schools in LA12
- Ulverston Victoria High School · LA12 0EB · Good or better in every area (2025) · Top 40% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in LA12
- Church Walk Pre-school Nursery Ltd. · LA12 7EN · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- Little Wagtails · LA12 9JU · Good (Ofsted)
- Pennington Nursery · LA12 0RT · Good (Ofsted)
- Penny Bridge Nursery · LA12 7RQ · Outstanding (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in LA12
- Ulverston Community Health Centre · LA12 7BT
- Ulverston Medical Practice · LA12 7BT
- Haverthwaite Surgery · LA12 8AL
Neighbourhoods in LA12
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of LA12 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ulverston | 34% | £214k | Average | 9 min |
| Swarthmoor & Low Furness | 31% | £285k | Very low | 15 min |
| Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby | 16% | £290k | Very low | 27 min |
| Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell | 14% | £380k | Very low | 32 min |
| Askam & Dalton North | 4% | £200k | Low | 8 min |
Questions
Where is the LA12 postcode?
LA12 covers 6 neighbourhoods in Ulverston, Coniston, Backbarrow, with 958 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in LA12?
The typical home price across LA12's neighbourhoods is £285k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in LA12?
10 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a LA12 postcode.