Area Analysis South Lakeland, North West

LA8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the LA8 postcode area.

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Population

9,256

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 42,700 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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10/10
family_restroomFamily
8/10
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1/10
workEmployment
8/10
diversity_3Diversity
1/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
10/10
trending_upInvestment
2/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. LA8's low deprivation rank, 79% ownership, and £502k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £502k. Property prices are trending up 13.5% year-on-year.

home £502,000 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LA8 is a postcode district in South Lakeland, North West, covering 493 active and 94 retired postcodes.

The largest share of LA8 (35%) is characterised by a working countryside area — farms, fields and close-knit local communities, alongside a rural area with a significant number of older people in rented flats (19%). A further 15% of the district is made up of a rural commuter area popular with professional households. This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes LA8 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in LA8 are around £502k, up 13.5% year-on-year. Safety: Crime across LA8 is moderate at 101 per 1,000 residents, broadly in line with similar urban districts. Figures vary considerably by individual street. 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 LA8 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences380
Other theft127
Criminal damage and arson86
Drugs79
Public order76

school Local Schools

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Levens CofE School

Good90 pupils
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Old Hutton CofE School

Outstanding96 pupils
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Staveley CofE School

Good101 pupils
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Crosscrake CofE Primary School

Good71 pupils
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Crosthwaite CofE School

Outstanding108 pupils
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St Patrick's CofE School

Good84 pupils
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Grayrigg CofE School

Good85 pupils
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Selside Endowed CofE Primary School

Good36 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • The Hyning Estate "The Byre"
  • Bendrigg Trust
  • Hawkshead Beer Hall
  • Hollin Root Farm B&B
  • Lakeland Barn, Artisan Foods
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • The Gateway Hotel
  • Cafe Eclec
  • Costa Coffee
  • Damson Dene Hotel
  • Gilpin Bridge Inn
  • + 15 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Flake on Top
  • Scoop Choc Ice Ltd
  • Earthworm Kitchen
  • Staveley Chippy
  • The Beehive
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Big Onion Community Stall
  • Caravan & Motorhome Club
  • Levens Village Store
  • Low Sizergh Barn
  • Millbrook Caravan Park
  • + 16 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Eagle and Child
  • Hare and Hounds
  • Kimi's Gelato Kitchen
  • Strickland Arms
  • The Punch Bowl Inn
  • + 6 more