Tarnside Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness
31 addresses across 4 postcodes (LA12), about 240 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 35900850.
- Energy: 19 homes have an energy certificate (B: 6, C: 3, D: 7, E: 1, F: 1, G: 1).
- Flood: 10 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Ulverston, about 680 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Ford Park, is about 330 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 22 to 26 m above sea level.
- Noise: 10 of its 31 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Ulverston Medical Practice, about 410 m (0.3 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 620 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 71% of households owned their home and 50% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 182 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
19 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 79 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (11); House, semi-detached (6); House, end-terrace (2). Built: before 1900 (9); 2017 (6); Pre-1900 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7).
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (30% of about 2,280 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Ulverston (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 4.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- 25 AND 27, FOUNTAIN STREET, grade II
- 29 AND 31, FOUNTAIN STREET, grade II
- Nos. 9, 11, 13 and 14, BACK LANE, grade II
- SALE ROOM, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Hartley's Brewery, Ulverston: up to 20 homes, permissioned (60 m)
- Millers Scrap Yard, Back Lane, Ulverston: up to 6 homes, permissioned (80 m)
- Former Fire Station, The Ellers: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (300 m)
- 11 Daltongate, Ulverston: up to 10 homes, permissioned (320 m)
- Morecambe Road Scrapyard, Ulverston: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- North of Watery Lane, Ulverston: up to 8 homes, permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
- Dragley Beck Depot, Ulverston: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (900 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 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 8 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 6 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA12 7EL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| LA12 7EH | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 0 / 5 | unlikely |
| LA12 7FW | not in 2 or 3 | 5 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| LA12 7EN | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 31 addresses are between 22 m and 26 m above sea level (23 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA12 7EH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LA12 7EL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LA12 7EN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LA12 7FW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ulverston 290,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Askam 71,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.4 km (4.6 miles) | |
| Kirkby-In-Furness 23,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.4 km (4.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 17 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Well Street Ulverston | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Kiosk Ulverston | 350 m |
| Ferry terminal | Lake Bank (Coniston) Ferry Landing Water Yeat | 11.5 km (7.2 miles) |
| Car parks | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Brewery Street Car Park | 90 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Brewery Street - Ulverston GeniePoint | 70 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 97.2 km (60 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ulverston Medical Practice | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 180 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 7 Fountain Street (Dental Practice) | 100 m |
| Hospital | Primary Care Assessment Service (Furness General Hospital) | 10.1 km (6.3 miles) |
| Police station | Barrow Police Station | 12.7 km (7.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Market Street Cashzone | 180 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ford Park 3.2 ha | 330 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Pound Playground 820 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lightburn Park 1.8 ha | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,590 m² | 350 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 3.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary, a listed building (Grade II*), 250 m north. 138 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade II* | 250 m north |
| Barrow Monument | Listed building, Grade II* | 900 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Newland blast furnace, blacking mill, associated buildings and water management systems | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lawyer's Wood | Wood | 640 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Oubas Hill | Hill | 860 m (0.5 miles) east |
| New Basin | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Newland Bottom | Valley | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Hammerside Point | Wetland | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) east |
| Channel of the River Leven | Tidal water | 4 km (2.5 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 21 | 31 |
10 of the street's 31 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Walk CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 130 m | 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 |
| Sir John Barrow School | Primary | 3–11 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ulverston Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 780 m (0.5 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 |
| Ulverston Victoria High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 940 m (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 |
| Croftlands Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Croftlands Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Rose LA12 7EQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Poppies (Ulverston) Ltd LA12 7HR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 4 Good | 20 Nov 2025 |
| George Wilson | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jan 2017 |
| Costa Coffee LA12 7LS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd LA12 7LS | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 150 m | 5 Very good | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Irving's LA12 7LS | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Lake District Lobster & Seafood Co LA12 7LS | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Gillams Tea Room Shop LA12 7LT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Thomas's Bakery LA12 7LT | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jan 2026 |
| Gillam's Tearoom LA12 7LT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jan 2026 |
| Appleseeds Health Store Ltd LA12 7LT | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jun 2026 |
| L'al Churrasco LA12 7LR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 5 Very good | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Morrisons Daily LA12 7LR | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 8 Nov 2023 |
| Boots The Chemist LA12 7LR | Retailers - other | 180 m | Exempt | |
| The Piel Castle LA12 7LR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 84 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 |
| Shoplifting | 15 |
| Public order | 14 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lower Brook Street (54); On or near Market Street (36); On or near Shopping Area (21); On or near Mill Street (13); On or near King Street (12).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 71% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 46% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 25% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 33% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 40% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 50% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 5 to 8 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
- LA12 7EL: 13 addresses
- LA12 7EH: 10 addresses of 11 in the postcode
- LA12 7FW: 7 addresses
- LA12 7EN: 1 address of 25 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Hart Street · Brewery Street · Back Hart Street · Wellhead · Burlington Street · Union Place · Well Street · Little Union Street · Back Lane · Union Street · Fountain Street · Church Walk
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.