LA7 is a postcode district in South Lakeland, North West, covering 211 active and 42 retired postcodes.
The largest share of LA7 (15%) is characterised by a countryside community of working families and retired residents, alongside a quiet rural area popular with older residents who rent rather than own (13%). This mix of 11 distinct neighbourhood types makes LA7 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in LA7 are around £292k, down 19.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across LA7 at 126 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 50 — 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 LA7 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
Area Analysis South Lakeland, North West
LA7 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the LA7 postcode area.
groups
Population5,241
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Avg Age50
payments
Avg Income£ 45,500 /yr
work
Employed45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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10/10family_restroomFamily
6/10favoriteHealth
1/10workEmployment
6/10diversity_3Diversity
2/10paymentsAffluence
6/10directions_transitTransit
1/10homeHome Ownership
10/10trending_upInvestment
2/10psychology
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LA7 spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £292k. Property prices are trending down 19.3% year-on-year.
home £292,500 median price
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mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.3%
Economic Activity
45%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
Violence and sexual offences345
Criminal damage and arson52
Drugs45
Public order44
Other theft42
school Local Schools
P
Milnthorpe Primary School
Good178 pupils
P
Storth CofE School
Good90 pupils
P
Beetham CofE Primary School
Good65 pupils
S
Dallam School
Good1072 pupils
storefront Nearby Amenities
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Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Spar Store & Filling Station
- Living Well Milnthorpe
- McColls@ Milnthorpe
- Simply Local Farmers Market
- Storth Community Co-operative Ltd
- + 4 more
hotel
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Hale Green Farmhouse
- Heversham Hotel
local_bar
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Coach & Horses Hotel
- Corinthians FC Social Club
- Cross Keys Hotel
- Fell End Caravan Park Restaurant
- Gate Way to the Lakes Pub Company
- + 3 more
restaurant
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Beetham Nurseries
- Cafe Ambio
- Crooklands Hotel
- Farletonview Tearoom Ltd
- Lakeland Wildlife Oasis Ltd
- + 5 more
local_grocery_store
Supermarkets
1 nearby- E H Booths & Co Ltd
fastfood
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Cakery & Bakery
- Flames
- Goa Spice
- Jumbo
- Main Street Chip Shop
- + 1 more
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Area Profile: LA7 · Data under Open Government Licence