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.
LA12 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the LA12 postcode area.
20,061
48
£ 41,720 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Lindal and Marton Primary School
Croftlands Infant School
Croftlands Junior School
Sir John Barrow School
Pennington CofE School
Low Furness CofE Primary School
Leven Valley CofE Primary School
Church Walk CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- Greggs
- Bare Food Ltd
- Roxy Cinema
- Ulverston Country Market
- WA Concept
- + 37 more
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
Pub, NightClub
38 nearby- Lakeland Brewhouse
- Ship Inn
- The Brewery Tap
- Anglers Arms Pub
- Devonshire Arms
- + 33 more
Restaurant, Cafe
53 nearby- Bakehouse Born & Bread
- Mc Donald's
- Orangery Cafe
- Robert Fletcher Wildlife Artist Tearoom
- Starbucks
- + 48 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Aldi
- Co-op Ulverston
- Co-operative Group Food Ltd
- E H Booth & Co Ltd
- Marks & Spencer Food
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Greggs PLC
- Beijing Gardens
- Bellaree Bespoke Catering
- Crakeside Fish & Chips
- Desserts at Bardsea
- + 11 more
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Area Profile: LA12 · Data under Open Government Licence