LA5 is a postcode district in Lancaster, North West, covering 580 active and 130 retired postcodes.
The largest share of LA5 (12%) is characterised by a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability, alongside a professional urban neighbourhood — young and mid-career workers, good amenities (11%). This mix of 10 distinct neighbourhood types makes LA5 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in LA5 are around £428k, up 57.4% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across LA5 at 134 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 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 LA5 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
LA5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the LA5 postcode area.
16,362
49
£ 42,400 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LA5 spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £428k. Property prices are trending up 57.4% 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
Carnforth Community Primary School
Warton Archbishop Hutton's VC Primary School
Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School
Carnforth Christ Church, Church of England, Voluntary Aided Primary School
Silverdale St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Yealand Church of England Primary School
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth
Bleasdale School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Kentwood Guest House
- Parkside Guest House
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Blue Anchor
- Carnforth Ex-Servicemans Club
- Carnforth Hotel
- Conservative Club
- George Washington
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Archers Cafe
- Bay View Caravan Park
- Bay View Garden Centre and Restaurant
- Brief Encounter Bistro & Bar
- Cafe Edelweiss
- + 18 more
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Carnforth Heritage Centre
- Carnforth Service Station
- F & W Burrow
- Greggs
- J.C Bowker
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi
- Co-Op Bolton Le Sands
- E.H Booth & Co.Ltd
- Tesco
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Cafe Masala Limited
- China Essence
- Gibraltar Farm Ice Cream Kiosk and Shop
- Highfield Fisheries
- North Road Chippy
- + 7 more
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Area Profile: LA5 · Data under Open Government Licence