LA17 is a postcode district in South Lakeland, North West, covering 59 active and 2 retired postcodes.
The largest share of LA17 (36%) is characterised by a working countryside area — farms, fields and close-knit local communities, alongside a rural commuter area popular with professional households (25%). A further 22% of the district is made up of a quiet farming community with strong rural roots and older residents. Overall, LA17 is a varied district — different streets can feel quite different in character.
Property: Average house prices in LA17 are around £520k, up 107.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime rates across LA17 are low at 52 per 1,000 residents — below the national average and reassuring for families considering the area. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 49 — 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 LA17 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
Area Analysis South Lakeland, North West
LA17 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the LA17 postcode area.
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Population1,221
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Avg Age49
payments
Avg Income£ 43,800 /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
8/10favoriteHealth
2/10workEmployment
5/10diversity_3Diversity
1/10paymentsAffluence
7/10directions_transitTransit
2/10homeHome Ownership
10/10trending_upInvestment
4/10psychology
Area Character
LA17 is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £520k, 81% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £520k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 107.0% year-on-year.
home £520,000 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
White / British99.5%
Asian / British Asian0.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.1%
Other / Mixed0.3%
Economic Activity
45%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
Violence and sexual offences35
Other theft8
Public order7
Burglary5
Criminal damage and arson3
school Local Schools
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Burlington CofE School
Good71 pupils
storefront Nearby Amenities
local_bar
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Commercial Inn
- The Ship Inn
- Greyhound Inn
fastfood
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Ashlack Hall
restaurant
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Pam's Cafe
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Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Moorland Stores
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Area Profile: LA17 · Data under Open Government Licence