Ulverston House Prices Rise by Almost 45% Since 2015
Average house prices in and around Ulverston have risen by almost 45% since 2015, according to provisional figures for 2026.
Homes within the LA12 postcode district sold for an average of £212,192 in 2015. The average recorded during 2026 so far is £307,556.
This represents a cash increase of approximately £95,400, or 44.9%.
The figures are based on completed sales registered with HM Land Registry. They cover the wider LA12 postal district, which includes Ulverston and several surrounding communities.
Ulverston House Price Changes
| Year | Average sale price | Increase since 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | £212,192 | — |
| 2018 | £230,082 | £17,890 / 8.4% |
| 2021 | £270,476 | £58,284 / 27.5% |
| 2024 | £330,888 | £118,696 / 55.9% |
| 2026 so far | £307,556 | £95,364 / 44.9% |
The figures show that average prices reached a recent high in 2024 before falling back. Despite this decline, the provisional 2026 average remains around 45% higher than in 2015.
The 2026 figure is based on 82 registered sales and remains incomplete. Further transactions may change the average as they are added to HM Land Registry records.
Using the latest complete calendar year provides a more reliable comparison. On that basis, average prices increased by approximately £8,000 each year between 2015 and 2025, although the growth was not evenly spread across the decade. Ulverston LA12 price data
Prices Rose Sharply During and After the Pandemic
The largest increases occurred during the years surrounding the coronavirus pandemic.
Average prices were approximately £246,900 in 2020, before rising to £260,400 in 2021 and £285,100 in 2022. This means prices increased by more than £38,000 in just two years.
The rise followed a period when buyers across the country placed greater value on gardens, additional space and access to rural areas. Ulverston’s position close to the Lake District, Morecambe Bay and the Furness Peninsula may have also made the area attractive to people looking beyond larger towns and cities.
However, average prices have not increased every year. Local figures suggest the market reached a recent high during 2024 before falling back in 2025.
This shows that the longer-term rise has included periods of both rapid growth and short-term decline.
How Much Do Different Homes Cost?
The price paid in Ulverston varies significantly depending on the property type.
During 2025, average prices across the LA12 district were:
| Property type | Average sale price |
|---|---|
| Detached | £440,669 |
| Semi-detached | £275,662 |
| Terraced | £207,814 |
| Flats and maisonettes | £226,200 |
Terraced homes accounted for the largest number of recorded sales, with 127 transactions during the year. There were also 107 semi-detached sales, 91 detached property sales and 15 flat or maisonette sales.
More recent figures covering the last 12 months place the typical terraced property at around £217,190, a semi-detached home at £273,576 and a detached property at £448,108. Latest LA12 sold-price figures
Recent Market Shows Signs of Fluctuation
Although the ten-year picture shows substantial growth, the latest figures suggest the market has become less consistent.
Rightmove currently places the average price paid across LA12 during the last year at approximately £283,800. This was 8% lower than the previous year and 7% below its recorded 2023 peak.
A separate search limited more closely to properties listed as Ulverston produced an average of approximately £269,800. Differences occur because property websites can use different boundaries, time periods and methods when calculating averages.
The type of homes sold can also have a major effect. A year with more large detached homes may produce a higher average even if individual properties have not increased significantly in value.
What the Increase Means for Local Homeowners
Someone who purchased a property for the 2015 average of £212,192 could have seen its value rise substantially. However, the overall increase does not mean every home has gained exactly 38%.
The condition, location and size of a property will all influence its value. Prices can also differ considerably between central Ulverston, newer housing developments and surrounding rural communities.
The figures are also shown in cash terms and have not been adjusted for inflation. They demonstrate how recorded sale prices have changed, rather than the increase in homeowners’ real spending power.
Despite the recent fluctuations, Land Registry data shows that buyers now pay significantly more for a home around Ulverston than they did ten years ago.
