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Area guide · Cumbria

Living in Dalton-in-Furness

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

At a glance

Dalton-in-Furness is a village in Cumbria, North West with a population of 7,551. The average house price is £174,210.

Where Dalton-in-Furness ranks

Population

7,551

Avg House Price

£174,210

Crime Rate

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

471 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£33,536

Median Age

48.2

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Dalton In Furness's detached homes (£292,077) command roughly 2.1× the price of a terraced (£140,774).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Dalton In Furness prices have risen 44% over the last 9 years (£121,144 → £174,210).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£292,077£275,00013
Semi-Detached£208,192£213,00050
Terraced£140,774£140,00097
Flat£141,500£141,5001

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Dalton-in-Furness is not available.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools5
Primary4
Secondary1
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Chapel Street Infants and Nursery SchoolPrimaryGood
Dalton St Mary's CofE Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Dowdales SchoolSecondaryNo rating available
George Romney Junior SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-FurnessPrimaryNo rating available

Broadband & Connectivity

Dalton In Furness averages 471 Mbps — 371% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

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

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score67
% Rated C or Above47.2%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,677

Demographics & Economy

Population7,551
Median Age48.2
Median Household Income£33,536
Employment Rate56.8%
Owner Occupied71.4%
Degree-Level Qualified32%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Dalton In Furness?
The average house price in Dalton In Furness is £174,210 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Dalton In Furness?
The most affordable entry point in Dalton In Furness is a terraced, with an average price of £140,774.
How are the schools in Dalton In Furness?
Dalton In Furness has 5 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Dalton In Furness?
Average broadband download speeds in Dalton In Furness are around 471 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 96.6% of premises.
How big is Dalton In Furness?
Dalton In Furness is a settlement in Cumbria with a population of approximately 7,551.

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