LA17 postcode: what it's like to live there
The LA17 district covers Coniston, Askam in Furness. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 2 neighbourhoods it covers.
Typical home
£290k
England £300k
Recorded crime
40
per 1,000 residents a year (England 78)
Deprivation
6.0 / 10
average decile, 10 = least deprived
Household income
£32,468
after tax, a year
Gigabit broadband
63%
of homes
Council tax
£2,668
average bill, 2026-27
Walk to a Good+ primary
27 min
typical
Commute
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House prices in LA17
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Detached
£415k
Semi-detached
£268k
Terraced
£244k
Primary schools in LA17
- Burlington CofE School · LA17 7UH · Good (2023) · Bottom 25% in England
Secondary schools nearby
- Millom School · LA18 5AB · Good (2022) · Bottom 32% in England
- Ulverston Victoria High School · LA12 0EB · Good or better in every area (2025) · Top 40% in England
- Dowdales School · LA15 8AH · Standards maintained (2025) · Bottom 29% in England
- Chetwynde School · LA13 0NY · Good (2023) · Bottom 43% in England
- St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow · LA13 9LE · Good (2022) · Bottom 14% in England
- Furness Academy · LA13 9BB · Good (2023) · Bottom 25% in England
Neighbourhoods in LA17
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of LA17 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby | 98% | £290k | Very low | 27 min |
Questions
Where is the LA17 postcode?
LA17 covers 2 neighbourhoods in Coniston, Askam in Furness, with 61 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in LA17?
The typical home price across LA17's neighbourhoods is £290k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in LA17?
1 primary and 0 secondary state schools have a LA17 postcode.