LA12 (Ulverston) in Cumbria exhibits mixed investment characteristics with a trajectory score of 49.8, placing it at the 48th percentile nationally. Over the past five years, capital appreciation has remained modest at 1.8% compound annual growth, whilst rental yields have performed comparatively stronger at 4.9% CAGR. The district remains in a latent gentrification stage, suggesting limited signs of imminent demographic or economic transformation. This divergence between rental and capital growth patterns indicates the area functions primarily as an income-focused investment location rather than a capital growth engine. For investors prioritising yield over appreciation, LA12 warrants consideration within a diversified portfolio, though the moderate trajectory score reflects average market fundamentals relative to national benchmarks.
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- 1Property prices up 0.9% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 4.9% per year
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What's changing in Ulverston · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.6 points this month to 49/100, driven mainly by price opportunity.
Ulverston (LA12) common questions
Is Ulverston up and coming?
Ulverston (LA12) has a trajectory score of 49/100 (Average), placing it in the top 55% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 3.4 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Ulverston safe?
Ulverston has a safety score of 43/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Ulverston?
The average property price in Ulverston (LA12) is £235k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.9% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Ulverston?
The median monthly rent in Ulverston (LA12) is £783 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Ulverston?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Coniston (LA21), Mold (CH7), Thornton-Cleveleys (FY5), Ambleside (LA22), Broughton-In-Furness (LA20). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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