High Furness
Strong on safety and schools, weaker on transport
This public area guide compares High Furness in Westmorland and Furness using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
Is High Furness a good place to live?
High Furness may be a good fit for people who value lower crime and stronger school performance. It ranks strongly for lower crime and stronger school performance, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Transport access appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Westmorland and Furness below.
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High Furness at a glance
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- People prioritising lower crime
- Families who care about school performance
Watch out for
- Transport access appears weaker than most neighbourhoods nationally
The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
Crime rate in High Furness
Crime rate
Crime rate
7.78 per 1,000 people
Percentile
95th percentile nationally
Lower crime than most neighbourhoods nationally.
House prices in High Furness
House prices
Average sold price
£248,810
Percentile
36th percentile nationally
House prices are below the national middle range.
Schools in High Furness
Flood risk in High Furness
Transport in High Furness
What the full report adds
This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.
FAQs
Is High Furness a good place to live?
High Furness may be a good fit for people who value lower crime and stronger school performance. It ranks strongly for lower crime and stronger school performance, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Transport access appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is High Furness safe?
High Furness ranks in the 95th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in High Furness?
The average sold price is £248,810, with house prices in the 36th percentile nationally.
How are schools in High Furness?
Schools rank in the 90th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near High Furness?
Nearby public profiles include Alston and Fellside in Westmorland and Furness and Kendal Highgate in Westmorland and Furness.
