LA16 comprises Askam-in-Furness, a coastal settlement in Cumbria experiencing modest price appreciation alongside stronger rental dynamics. Over the past five years, capital values have grown at 1.8% compound annually, whilst rental yields have expanded at 4.9% annually, suggesting a rental-focused investment profile. The district scores 57.6 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, placing it in the 87th percentile nationally—indicating above-average fundamentals relative to comparable areas. Currently positioned in a latent gentrification stage, the area remains characterised by relatively early-stage improvement indicators. Property investors considering LA16 should assess local employment patterns, infrastructure developments, and rental demand drivers against their investment criteria.
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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 Askam-In-Furness · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.6 points this month to 57/100, driven mainly by safety.
Askam-In-Furness (LA16) common questions
Is Askam-In-Furness up and coming?
Askam-In-Furness (LA16) has a trajectory score of 57/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 16% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 3.9 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Askam-In-Furness safe?
Askam-In-Furness has a safety score of 38/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Askam-In-Furness?
The average property price in Askam-In-Furness (LA16) 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 Askam-In-Furness?
The median monthly rent in Askam-In-Furness (LA16) is £783 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Askam-In-Furness?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Dalton-In-Furness (LA15), Millom (LA18), Kirkby-In-Furness (LA17), Barrow-In-Furness (LA13), Barrow-In-Furness (LA14). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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