Houses for sale in Carnforth, Cumbria
House Prices in Carnforth
Properties in Carnforth have an average house price of £369k and had 497 Property Transactions within the last 3 years.¹
Carnforth is an area in Cumbria with 3,978 households², where the most expensive property was sold for £1.8M.
Properties for sale in Carnforth
Neighbourhoods in Carnforth
Navigate through our locations to find the location of your next house in Carnforth, Cumbria for sale or to rent.
Property price trends in Carnforth
According to the latest Land Registry data, the average home in Carnforth sold for £332,278 in 2026. That figure comes from a substantial record of 5,770 sales logged over the past 31 years.
Prices have fallen back over the last three years. Compared with 2023, when the typical sale came in around £401,606, that's a fall of roughly 17.3%.
Looking back five years, average prices are down about 6.8% since 2021, a drop of around £24,077 in cash terms.
Zoom out to the past decade for the fuller picture. Back in 2016, homes here averaged £275,408, so the typical sold price has climbed about 20.6% since then, roughly 1.9% a year. Stretch the view to fifteen years and that annual pace edges up closer to 2.4%.
Frequently asked questions about Carnforth
What is the average price for a property for sale in Carnforth?
The average price for a property for sale in Carnforth is £368,762. This amount is 64% higher than the average price in Cumbria. There are 6,744 property listings for sale in Carnforth.
What locations have the most expensive properties for sale in Carnforth?
The locations with the most expensive properties for sale in Carnforth are Arnside & Milnthorpe at an average of £700,000, Whinfell at an average of £577,250 and Sedbergh & Kirkby Lonsdale at an average of £541,964.
What locations have the most affordable properties for sale in Carnforth?
The locations with the most affordable properties for sale in Carnforth are Burton And Holme at an average of £302,505, Arnside And Beetham at an average of £372,602 and Sedbergh And Kirkby Lonsdale at an average of £418,219.
Which train stations are available in or near Carnforth?
Some of the train stations available in or near Carnforth are Silverdale, Arnside and Carnforth.
Property Price Paid in Carnforth by Year
The average sold property price by year was:
| Year | Average Sold Price | Price Change |
Sold Properties
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £332,278 | -7% |
44 Properties |
| 2025 | £356,092 | -2% |
149 Properties |
| 2024 | £362,503 | -11% |
166 Properties |
| 2023 | £401,606 | 12% |
138 Properties |
| 2022 | £351,643 | -1% |
206 Properties |
| 2021 | £356,355 | 17% |
272 Properties |
| 2020 | £294,611 | -6% |
163 Properties |
| 2019 | £313,335 | 13% |
213 Properties |
| 2018 | £271,665 | -3% |
168 Properties |
| 2017 | £279,802 | 2% |
158 Properties |
Property Price per Property Type in Carnforth
Here you can find historic sold price data in order to help with your property search.
The average Property Paid Price for specific property types in the last three years are:
| Property Type | Average Sold Price | Sold Properties |
|---|---|---|
| Detached House | £523,089.00 | 168 Detached Houses |
| Flat | £230,111.00 | 84 Flats |
| Semi Detached House | £331,471.00 | 125 Semi Detached Houses |
| Terraced House | £288,607.00 | 120 Terraced Houses |
Transport in Carnforth
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