Houses for sale in Backbarrow, LA12, Cumbria
There are 68 results for Backbarrow, LA12, Cumbria. Property prices in Backbarrow, LA12 range from £198k to £750k with an average price of £392k.
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Properties for sale near Backbarrow, LA12
Property market in Backbarrow
What's for sale
20 homes · share, count and typical priceHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical pricePrice bands
20 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes for sale | 55% | 25% |
| Typical asking price | £425k | £260k |
| Average bedrooms | 3.3 | 2.2 |
| Typical time to sell | 5 months | 6 months |
| Gross rental yield | 5.2% | 5.9% |
Asking prices over time
typical asking price of the homes first listed each quarter · +7.2% since 2024 Q4Prices in and around Backbarrow
typical asking price, cheapest first- Newby Bridge £74k
- Backbarrow £318k
- Haverthwaite £328k
Schools in Backbarrow
1 primary · 0 secondary · 100% rated good or outstanding- Leven Valley CofE Primary School primary · Good
Based on 20 homes for sale on Houses now, 26 listings that left the market in the last 12 months, the asking prices of the homes listed over the last two years. Sold prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Sep 2025 to Jul 2026 (Crown copyright). Schools: Ofsted. Updated November 2026.
Frequently asked questions about buying in Backbarrow
What is the average house price in Backbarrow?
The average home for sale in Backbarrow is priced at £392,000. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical price is £318,000. This is based on the 20 homes for sale on Houses right now.
How much does a 2 or 3 bedroom home cost in Backbarrow?
A typical 2-bedroom home in Backbarrow costs £260,000 and a 3-bedroom home £318,000. So the extra bedroom adds about £58,000. 4-bedroom homes are about £635,000.
What price range should I expect in Backbarrow?
Most homes in Backbarrow are priced between £198,000 and £750,000, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five costs less than £260,000, and one in five £580,000 or more.
How many homes are for sale in Backbarrow?
There are 20 homes for sale in Backbarrow on Houses right now. 1 new listing came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are house prices going up in Backbarrow?
Yes. Homes put up for sale in Backbarrow over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £285,000, 4.6% higher than the year before (£273,000).
How long does it take to sell a home in Backbarrow?
Homes usually sell or come off the market within about 5 months. About 19% go within the first month, and a quarter take longer than about 10 months. Houses go faster, in about 5 months against about 6 months for flats.
What do homes actually sell for in Backbarrow?
In the year to July 2026, 10 homes sold in Backbarrow at a typical price of £273,000, according to HM Land Registry. Asking prices today are a little higher, at £318,000, as sellers usually ask above what homes finally sell for.
What rental yield can I get in Backbarrow?
About 5.9% gross for flats and 5.2% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Backbarrow over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes are for sale in Backbarrow?
Detached houses are the most common, about a quarter of homes for sale in Backbarrow. Flats and apartments come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £260,000, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £450,000.
Where are the cheapest places to buy near Backbarrow?
Of the areas around Backbarrow, Newby Bridge is the cheapest, with a typical asking price of £74,000, followed by Haverthwaite (£328,000). Backbarrow itself is £318,000.
Are homes in Backbarrow freehold or leasehold?
About 8 in 10 homes for sale in Backbarrow are freehold and the rest leasehold, which is mostly flats.
What are the schools like in Backbarrow?
There are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in Backbarrow.