Ash Grove Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness
13 addresses across 2 postcodes (LA12), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 35900656.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (B: 4, C: 2, D: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Westmorland and Furness costs £2,508 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Ulverston, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Millennium Garden, is about 1.7 km (1.1 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 2.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 33 to 35 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Ulverston Medical Practice, about 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away.
- People: About 650 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 67% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 31 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 52 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (7); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (7); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (6); owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
Council tax
What each band costs in Westmorland and Furness in 2026-27: Band D £2,508 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,672 | £1,951 | £2,229 | £2,508 | £3,065 | £3,623 | £4,180 | £5,016 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (41% of about 970 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Dragley Beck Depot, Ulverston: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 13 addresses are between 33 m and 35 m above sea level (35 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA12 9JH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LA12 9PR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ulverston 290,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Dalton (Cumbria) 78,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) | |
| Askam 71,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.5 km (4.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 23 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Underwood Road Croftlands | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | St Mary's Church Ulverston | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Lake Bank (Coniston) Ferry Landing Water Yeat | 13.1 km (8.2 miles) |
| Car parks | National Car Parks | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Brewery Street - Ulverston GeniePoint | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 95.6 km (59 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Ulverston Medical Practice | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Practice - Ulverston | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Primary Care Assessment Service (Furness General Hospital) | 9.3 km (5.8 miles) |
| Police station | Barrow Police Station | 11.9 km (7.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Ulverston Central Drive | 200 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Millennium Garden 1,030 m² | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,870 m² | 230 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.2 ha | 180 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,680 m² | 300 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Friends Meeting House, a listed building (Grade II*), 610 m (0.4 miles) west. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Friends Meeting House | Listed building, Grade II* | 610 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Swarthmoor Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 920 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Gilpin's Wood | Wood | 570 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Hermitage Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Hammerside Point | Wetland | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) east |
| Chapel Island | Island | 3.3 km (2 miles) east |
| Newland Bottom | Valley | 3.5 km (2.1 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 2.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 7.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 13 | 13 |
None of the street's 13 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Westmorland and Furness: see them on the Westmorland and Furness page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croftlands Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Croftlands Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Ulverston Victoria High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ulverston Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Sir John Barrow School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Church Walk CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily LA12 9JN | Retailers - other | 230 m | 4 Good | 24 Aug 2023 |
| Food at Bardsea LA12 9QE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Ulverston Sports & Recreation Club LA12 9HT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Croftlands School LA12 9JU | School/college/university | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Jun 2026 |
| The Old Farmhouse LA12 9HR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Co-op Ulverston LA12 9HR | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hazeltree Road (10); On or near Sands Close (7); On or near Larch Grove (7); On or near Underwood Road (4); On or near Oakwood Drive (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 67% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 43% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 20% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 45% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Almond Road · Larch Grove · Sands Road · Birchwood Drive · Sands Close · Hazeltree Road · Bigland Drive · Eden Mount · Underwood Road · Holly Bank · Acacia Road · Maple Avenue
All the streets in LA12 and across Westmorland and Furness.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.