Living in Ulverston
Ulverston is a small town in Cumbria.
Ulverston is a small town. It is known for its strong high street, walking and green space. Historically in Lancashire, it lies a few miles south of the Lake District National Park and just north-wes…
Where is Ulverston?
- Type of place
- Town
- County
- Cumbria
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Region
- North West
- Nation
- England
Ulverston is in the ceremonial county of Cumbria, but local services are run by Westmorland and Furness.
Ulverston at a glance
- Schools: Strong local school performance
- Safety: Insufficient local crime evidence
- Affordability: Around average for the region
- Typical sale price: around £233k (median of 666 sales across the built-up area)
What Ulverston is known for
- Strong high street
- Walking & green space
- Coastline
Frequently asked questions
What is Ulverston like to live in?
Ulverston is a small town. It is known for its strong high street, walking and green space. Schools here perform strongly and everyday shops and services are on the doorstep. Police-recorded street crime was 203.0 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Ulverston is safer or less safe than similar places.
What is Ulverston known for?
Ulverston is known for strong high street, walking & green space, coastline.
Is Ulverston good for families?
Families in Ulverston have 7 rated schools within reach and easy access to parks and open countryside. Police-recorded street crime was 203.0 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Ulverston is safer or less safe than similar places.
Who is Ulverston likely to suit?
Ulverston may suit people who value 7 rated schools within reach, easy access to parks and open countryside and everyday shops and services on the doorstep. Whether it suits a particular household also depends on its budget and regular journeys.
What are the schools like in Ulverston?
Schools here perform strongly. Ulverston has 7 rated schools within reach.
Is Ulverston a safe place to live?
Police-recorded street crime was 203.0 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Ulverston is safer or less safe than similar places.
How expensive is Ulverston?
Homes in Ulverston typically sell for around £233k, which is around average for the region. Median of 666 recorded sales across postcodes in the built-up area (HM Land Registry Price Paid).
Where is Ulverston?
Ulverston is a small town in Cumbria, England.
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Data last updated 2026-07-23.