1 Bed Flats To Rent in Urswick, Westmorland and Furness

Urswick's rental market mirrors the wider Furness Peninsula, and semi-detached and terraced homes still form most of what is available. In Great Urswick, sold prices across the past year averaged around £273,000, while Little Urswick came in a little higher at approximately £344,200. Detached houses sit at the top end in both places, averaging £455,000 in Great Urswick and around £474,500 in Little Urswick.

Looking at the LA12 postcode, terraced homes have recently sat between £159,000 and £179,000. Great Urswick's semi-detached homes averaged £352,500, while Little Urswick's were lower at around £213,900. Flats are still thin on the ground, though prices start from about £120,000. Those figures give a useful yardstick when rental quotes are set against purchase prices in this Cumbrian village.

Annual rents here typically work out at 3% to 5% of a property's value, so a terraced home worth about £170,000 might fetch £425 to £700 a month, depending on condition, amenities and where it sits in the village. In Great Urswick, semi-detached homes could achieve £800 to £1,100 monthly, while detached homes in either settlement may reach £1,200 to £1,500. We still advise checking with local letting agents in the LA12 area for live quotes, because prices move and many homes never hit their theoretical maximum. Little Urswick has also been busy, with 82 property sales recorded within the last year on major property portals, a sign of demand that feeds into rental pricing.

Great Urswick's prices have stayed notably steady, sitting close to the previous year even though they are about 37% below the 2017 peak of £430,000. More recent figures point to a 4.2% increase over the last 12 months, which suggests fresh confidence in the market. Little Urswick has done even better, with values 56% above the previous year and 6% above the 2021 peak of £325,000. For landlords, that points to a market where values have held up well and yields may remain stable, while tenants are likely to see rental costs settle rather than swing wildly over the medium term.

Urswick sits in the rolling landscape of the Furness Peninsula, surrounded by limestone hills, pastoral farmland and the Morecambe Bay coastline. Its name comes from the Old Norse term meaning "Bear Creek", a reminder of the Norse influence that shaped this corner of Cumbria. Around the village church, the local pub and Urswick Tarn, a natural lake that acts as the settlement's focal point, there is a clear sense of community, and the walks round the tarn are a draw in their own right.

Barrow-in-Furness, with its maritime and defence employers, gives the local economy a useful lift and work options for residents. Ulverston is only a short drive away and brings supermarkets, healthcare, full shopping provision and a lively cultural scene, plus its famous cannon and access towards the Bardsea coastline. Within the village, stone-built homes dominate and reflect traditional Cumbrian design, with terraced cottages making up approximately 68% of certain street profiles in the LA12 0SX postcode area. Much of the housing is owner-occupied, which helps preserve the village's character and relative stability.

Life here is slower than in town, but Urswick still covers the everyday basics. The local pub works as a social centre for meals and community events, and the village church hosts activities through the year. Urswick Tarn gives people somewhere to walk, watch birds and fish in season. For cinema, shops and markets, most residents head to Ulverston, home to regular markets, independent shops and the much-loved Ulverston Theatre and Cinema. Bardsea's coastline is close enough for a beach walk, roughly a 15-minute drive from the village centre.

Families looking at Urswick tend to look to Ulverston for schooling, as it is the main educational hub for the southern Furness Peninsula. Several primary schools there take pupils from the Urswick area, and some run designated school transport routes. The town also has schools in nearby Pennington and Low Newton, which can suit families after faith-based provision or smaller class sizes. Before making a decision, it is wise to check catchment areas with Westmorland and Furness Council so the address lines up with the right place.

Close to Urswick, Church Walk CofE Primary Academy offers faith-based education in Ulverston. Victoria Junior School gives families a non-selective option, and there are other primaries in town to suit different preferences and catchment zones. We advise speaking to schools directly to check whether an Urswick address sits inside the right catchment, because admissions can be competitive in sought-after areas. Some LA12 families go further afield to schools in surrounding villages, trading a longer journey for smaller classes or a particular approach to learning.

Secondary provision in the area is based in Ulverston, where The Ulverston Victoria High School covers GCSE and A-Level study for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is the main secondary choice for Urswick families and offers a broad curriculum. An alternative is The Furness Academy in Barrow-in-Furness, which suits those happy with a daily commute. The area sits within Cumbria's selective education system for grammar school provision, although availability depends on the address and needs checking with the council admissions team. Furness College in Barrow provides vocational and academic courses, while the University of Cumbria has campuses in Carlisle and Lancaster for higher education.

Road links are the backbone of travel from Urswick, with the A5087 and A590 carrying traffic to Ulverston, Barrow-in-Furness and on to the M6 via Kendal. The A590 is the main route through South Cumbria, and it ties the village into the Lake District national park and the Morecambe Bay area. By car, Barrow-in-Furness is usually a 20-25 minute run, and Ulverston is under 10 minutes away. Those same roads also serve Furness Industrial Estate and the BAE Systems facilities that underpin local employment.

Bus services link Barrow, Ulverston and the surrounding villages, though evening and weekend frequencies drop away sharply. Ulverston station sits on the Furness Railway line and gives rail access to Barrow-in-Furness, then Lancaster and the West Coast Main Line. From Lancaster, direct trains reach Manchester, Liverpool and London Euston, so day trips to major cities are still workable without a car. Liverpool John Lennon is the nearest major airport at about 90 miles, while Manchester Airport offers wider international links and its own railway station in the terminal complex.

Cyclists can make the most of the South Cumbrian countryside, although the hills mean a decent level of fitness is needed for regular commuting. Routes across the Furness Peninsula are demanding, but they reward the effort, and trips to Ulverston or along the coast are a practical alternative to driving for those who like active travel. On foot, the circuit round Urswick Tarn is a favourite, and longer paths reach the coastal route near Bardsea. Working from home is also easier here than it once was, thanks to increasingly reliable broadband, though line speeds still need checking at the specific property.

Renting in Urswick comes with a few upfront costs beyond the monthly figure, and they are worth planning for. The security deposit, usually five weeks rent, has to sit in a government-approved Tenancy Deposit Protection scheme within 30 days of receipt. That rule applies to all Assured Shorthold Tenancies and gives tenants a clear route to getting their money back at the end, subject to any valid deductions for damage or unpaid rent. Holding deposits, sometimes taken while references are being checked, are capped at one week's rent and are generally taken off the full security deposit when the tenancy begins.

Other costs can include referencing charges for credit checks and employment verification, typically £100 to £300 depending on the letting agent. Inventory check fees, usually £100-£200, pay for the check-in inspection that records the property condition at the start of the tenancy. Moving costs, contents insurance and utility connection fees also need to sit in the budget when a new rental is taken on. Council tax, often £100-£180 per month for a Band B or C property, and utility bills such as gas, electricity and broadband should be part of the overall monthly total. First-time renters in England do not get first-time buyer stamp duty exemptions, and no SDLT applies to residential rents whatever the tenant's status.

Knowing these figures makes it easier to avoid surprises when moving into a new Urswick home. For a typical terraced property at £550 per month, upfront costs might come to first month's rent (£550), deposit (£634), referencing fees (£150) and inventory check (£125), which totals roughly £1,459 before moving costs. For a larger semi-detached home at £900 a month, the same calculation gives a first month plus deposit figure of around £2,769, with fees of about £275 on top. A cautious budget helps the move into village life feel smoother and keeps cash flow under control while things settle.