Pepperpot Drive Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness
26 addresses across 2 postcodes (LA12), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 35916591.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £310,000 across 5 sales.
- Energy: 25 homes have an energy certificate (B: 25).
- 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 A; Band D in Westmorland and Furness costs £2,508 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 92% 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, Ford Park, is about 860 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 9 to 11 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 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 580 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 84% of households owned their home and 38% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 8 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | £310,000 | £295,000 | £365,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug 2023 | 5 LA12 9TB | Semi-detached | £305,000 | New build. |
| 29 Jun 2023 | 9 LA12 9TB | Semi-detached | £310,000 | New build. |
| 26 May 2023 | 11 LA12 9TB | Semi-detached | £315,000 | New build. |
| 26 May 2023 | 3 LA12 9TB | Semi-detached | £295,000 | New build. |
| 31 Mar 2023 | 7 LA12 9TB | Detached | £365,000 | New build. |
| 7 Oct 2022 | 1 LA12 9TB | Other | £473,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
25 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 50 m². Most common: Flat (10); House, semi-detached (8); House, end-terrace (5). Built: 2018 (25).
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 A (47% of about 1,190 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)
- North of Watery Lane, Ulverston: up to 8 homes, permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- Morecambe Road Scrapyard, Ulverston: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- Dragley Beck Depot, Ulverston: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
- Former Fire Station, The Ellers: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (710 m (0.4 miles))
- Hartley's Brewery, Ulverston: up to 20 homes, permissioned (920 m (0.6 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 26 addresses are between 9 m and 11 m above sea level (9 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA12 9SZ | 100% | 92% | 92% | 0% |
| LA12 9TB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ulverston 290,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cark and Cartmel 94,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) | |
| Dalton (Cumbria) 78,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.7 km (4.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 15 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Monument Way Ulverston | 330 m |
| Bus or coach station | St Mary's Church Ulverston | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Lake Bank (Coniston) Ferry Landing Water Yeat | 12.1 km (7.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Brewery Street Car Park | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 96.6 km (60 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ulverston Medical Practice | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 7 Fountain Street (Dental Practice) | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Primary Care Assessment Service (Furness General Hospital) | 10.4 km (6.5 miles) |
| Police station | Barrow Police Station | 13.1 km (8.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Certas Energy - Canal Head Services Cashzone | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Ford Park 3.2 ha | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 340 m² | 150 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lightburn Park 1.8 ha | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 260 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Newland blast furnace, blacking mill, associated buildings and water management systems, a scheduled monument, 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north. 24 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Newland blast furnace, blacking mill, associated buildings and water management systems | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| New Basin | Lake or reservoir | 400 m (0.2 miles) north |
| Oubas Hill | Hill | 800 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Gilpin's Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Hammerside Point | Wetland | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Newland Bottom | Valley | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Chapel Island | Island | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.2 | 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 | 26 | 26 |
None of the street's 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir John Barrow School | Primary | 3–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Church Walk CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| Ulverston Victoria High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 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 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| Croftlands Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Croftlands Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brew Stop LA12 9DT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Ulverston Premier Inn LA12 9AU | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Shed 1 Distillery Ulverston Ltd LA12 9AU | Retailers - other | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2020 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Sir John Barrow Way (4); On or near Alice Fold (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 84% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 32% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 71% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 19% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 41% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 38% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 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 5 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
Alice Fold · Sir John Barrow Way · Monument Way · Helm Grove · Low Mill Business Park · Rydal Road · Watery Lane · Lund Terrace · Grasmere Road · Devon Terrace
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.