LA20 is a moderately priced area with a median house price of £285,000. Crime is well below the national average, broadband quality scores 11/100, 52% of postcodes have green space within walking distance, and Band D council tax is £2,508/year.
Based on 28 property sales recorded by HM Land Registry in LA20 during 2025-2026. Median prices give a more accurate picture than averages, as they aren't skewed by unusually high or low sales.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Jan 2025 - present). Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2025-2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Broughton-in-furness recorded 99% fewer crimes than the national average per postcode district, indicating a relatively safe area to live and raise a family.
Source: data.police.uk street-level crime data (Apr 2025 - Apr 2026). National average calculated across 2,313 UK postcode districts. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Council tax is one of the most important ongoing costs to consider when moving to a new area. In Broughton-in-furness, council tax is managed by Westmorland and Furness. The table below shows estimated annual rates for all bands, extrapolated from the published Band D figure using the standard ratios set by central government.
| Band | Property Value (1991) | Annual Rate |
|---|---|---|
| A | £0 – £40,000 | £1671.99 |
| B | £40,001 – £52,000 | £1950.66 |
| C | £52,001 – £68,000 | £2229.32 |
| D | £68,001 – £88,000 | £2507.99 |
| E | £88,001 – £120,000 | £3065.32 |
| F | £120,001 – £160,000 | £3622.65 |
| G | £160,001 – £320,000 | £4179.98 |
| H | £320,001+ | £5015.98 |
Figures are estimated from the published Band D rate. Actual charges may vary slightly. Property values are based on 1991 valuations used by the Valuation Office Agency.
6.1 / 100 - This convenience score reflects how well-served the LA20 area is for everyday needs. It's calculated from the density of GP surgeries, pharmacies, and supermarkets relative to the local population, giving you a realistic picture of how easy daily errands will be.
Access to parks and green spaces is increasingly important for wellbeing, exercise, and family life. Our green space accessibility score measures the percentage of residential postcodes in LA20 that are within a 5-minute walk of a public park, playing field, or nature reserve.
52% of residential postcodes in LA20 have green space within walking distance, which is around average for UK postcode districts.
For families with children, the quality of local schools is often the deciding factor when choosing where to move. Below is a breakdown of state-funded schools in the LA20 postcode district that have received an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted, the highest possible grade for teaching quality, leadership, and pupil outcomes.
Reliable internet is essential for working from home, streaming, and staying connected. The broadband quality score for LA20 considers the proportion of properties with access to superfast, ultrafast, and gigabit-capable connections, as well as those still below the Universal Service Obligation (USO) threshold of 10Mbps.
10.8 / 100 - Overall broadband quality score for the LA20 district.
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Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) rate a property's energy efficiency from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient). The median EPC band for LA20 gives you a sense of how well-insulated and energy-efficient homes in the area tend to be, which directly impacts your heating bills and carbon footprint.
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