Area guide · Cumbria

Living in Appleby-in-Westmorland

A snapshot of life in Appleby-in-Westmorland, North West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Appleby-in-Westmorland is a village in Cumbria, North West with a population of 3,233. The average house price is £261,432.

Where Appleby-in-Westmorland ranks

Population

3,233

Avg House Price

£261,432

Crime Rate

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

173 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£33,536

Median Age

48.2

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Appleby In Westmorland's detached homes (£416,215) command roughly 4.3× the price of a flat (£96,650).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Appleby In Westmorland prices have risen 39% over the last 9 years (£187,693 → £261,432).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£416,215	£425,000	23
Semi-Detached	£231,653	£218,500	34
Terraced	£226,731	£215,000	22
Flat	£96,650	£82,250	10

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Appleby-in-Westmorland is not available.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	1
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Appleby Grammar School	Secondary	Good
Appleby Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Appleby In Westmorland averages 173 Mbps — 73% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Appleby In Westmorland homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 47.2% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	67
% Rated C or Above	47.2%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,677

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,233
Median Age	48.2
Median Household Income	£33,536
Employment Rate	56.8%
Owner Occupied	71.4%
Degree-Level Qualified	32%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Appleby In Westmorland?

The average house price in Appleby In Westmorland is £261,432 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Appleby In Westmorland?

The most affordable entry point in Appleby In Westmorland is a flat, with an average price of £96,650.

How are the schools in Appleby In Westmorland?

Appleby In Westmorland has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Appleby In Westmorland?

Average broadband download speeds in Appleby In Westmorland are around 173 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 85.1% of premises.

How big is Appleby In Westmorland?

Appleby In Westmorland is a settlement in Cumbria with a population of approximately 3,233.

Most compared with

How does Appleby-in-Westmorland stack up against its neighbours?

Appleby-in-Westmorland

Penrith

House price: £261,432 · £291,733
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 12.1 mi

Accrington

Appleby-in-Westmorland

House price: £145,475 · £261,432
Crime rate: 93.3 · N/A
Distance: 57.2 mi

Adlington (Chorley)

Appleby-in-Westmorland

House price: £291,217 · £261,432
Crime rate: 56.9 · N/A
Distance: 66.5 mi

Aintree

Appleby-in-Westmorland

House price: £217,565 · £261,432
Crime rate: 76.1 · N/A
Distance: 77.8 mi

Alderley Edge

Appleby-in-Westmorland

House price: £725,204 · £261,432
Crime rate: 60.3 · N/A
Distance: 88.7 mi

Alsager

Appleby-in-Westmorland

House price: £335,746 · £261,432
Crime rate: 59.8 · N/A
Distance: 102.5 mi

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