Area Analysis South Lakeland, North West

LA12 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the LA12 postcode area.

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Population

20,061

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 41,720 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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9/10
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5/10
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4/10
workEmployment
8/10
diversity_3Diversity
2/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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3/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
trending_upInvestment
3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates LA12 — age 48, 75% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £235k. Property prices are trending down 7.2% year-on-year.

home £235,091 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LA12 is a postcode district in South Lakeland, North West, covering 939 active and 171 retired postcodes.

The largest share of LA12 (13%) is characterised by a rural area with a significant number of older people in rented flats, alongside a rural commuter area popular with professional households (10%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes LA12 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in LA12 are around £235k, down 7.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across LA12 at 171 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 48 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full LA12 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.1%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1480
Criminal damage and arson390
Anti-social behaviour374
Public order297
Other theft274

school Local Schools

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Lindal and Marton Primary School

Good67 pupils
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Croftlands Infant School

Good152 pupils
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Croftlands Junior School

Good155 pupils
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Sir John Barrow School

Good224 pupils
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Pennington CofE School

Good194 pupils
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Low Furness CofE Primary School

Good148 pupils
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Leven Valley CofE Primary School

Good63 pupils
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Church Walk CofE Primary School

Good100 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

42 nearby
  • Greggs
  • Bare Food Ltd
  • Roxy Cinema
  • Ulverston Country Market
  • WA Concept
  • + 37 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

11 nearby
  • Lakes End
  • Landing Cottage Guest House
  • Little Orchard Bed and Breakfast
  • Little Sansook B&B
  • The Private Camping Company
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

38 nearby
  • Lakeland Brewhouse
  • Ship Inn
  • The Brewery Tap
  • Anglers Arms Pub
  • Devonshire Arms
  • + 33 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

53 nearby
  • Bakehouse Born & Bread
  • Mc Donald's
  • Orangery Cafe
  • Robert Fletcher Wildlife Artist Tearoom
  • Starbucks
  • + 48 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Aldi
  • Co-op Ulverston
  • Co-operative Group Food Ltd
  • E H Booth & Co Ltd
  • Marks & Spencer Food
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Greggs PLC
  • Beijing Gardens
  • Bellaree Bespoke Catering
  • Crakeside Fish & Chips
  • Desserts at Bardsea
  • + 11 more