Houses for sale in Carnforth, Cumbria


House Prices in Carnforth

Properties in Carnforth have an average house price of £368k and had 442 Property Transactions within the last 3 years.¹
Carnforth is an area in Cumbria with 3,891 households², where the most expensive property was sold for £1.65M.


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Property price trends in Carnforth

According to the latest Land Registry data, the average home in Carnforth sold for £482,125 in 2026. That figure comes from a substantial record of 5,715 sales logged over the past 31 years.

Prices have continued to climb over the last three years. Compared with 2023, when the typical sale came in around £401,606, that's a rise of roughly 20%.

Looking back five years, average prices are up about 35.3% since 2021, a gain of around £125,770 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 75.1% since then, roughly 5.8% a year. Stretch the view to fifteen years and that annual pace eases back to about 5%.

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 £367,838. This amount is 64% higher than the average price in Cumbria. There are 6,817 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 £302,253, Arnside And Beetham at an average of £369,051 and Sedbergh And Kirkby Lonsdale at an average of £416,114.


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 More information
2026 £482,125
Price increase
31%
8 Properties
2025 £331,773
Price decrease
-9%
130 Properties
2024 £362,503
Price decrease
-11%
166 Properties
2023 £401,606
Price increase
12%
138 Properties
2022 £351,643
Price decrease
-1%
206 Properties
2021 £356,355
Price increase
17%
272 Properties
2020 £294,611
Price decrease
-6%
163 Properties
2019 £313,335
Price increase
13%
213 Properties
2018 £271,665
Price decrease
-3%
168 Properties
2017 £279,802
Price increase
2%
158 Properties
Source: HM Land Registry — official sold price data published by the UK Government.

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
Semi Detached House £338,366.00 111 Semi Detached Houses
Detached House £514,247.00 151 Detached Houses
Terraced House £285,883.00 104 Terraced Houses
Flat £232,142.00 76 Flats
Source: HM Land Registry — official sold price data published by the UK Government.