| Council | Westmorland and Furness |
| Crime Rate | ✓Low for a North West village 67% below the national average. |
The average house price in Shap is £239,950, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Shap house price trends over the last 30 years.
£239,950
£380,000
£92,500
£218,000
£210,000
Is Shap a nice place to live?
Yes, Shap is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places in Cumbria.
How safe is Shap?
Shap has a low crime rate for a North West village, with around 24 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 67% below the national average, and 63% below the Cumbria average. The comparison is stabilised for a small population.
What are the best schools in Shap?
Shap has 1 school nearby. The best-rated school is Shap Endowed CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted.
What are the demographics of Shap?
The majority of residents in Shap identify as White (British) (96%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (97%). The most common religion is Christian (61%).