LA11 6DQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Rufford Drive, 0.4km from Grange Fell in Grange-over-Sands. Administratively it sits within Grange and Cartmel ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.
For families considering a move, LA11 6DQ represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 54 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £397k.
Census 2021 statistics for LA11 6DQ are sourced from Output Area E00097831 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RUFFORD DRIVE, LA11 6DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUFFORD DRIVE, LA11 6DQ.
217
54
£ 44,500 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates LA11 6DQ — age 54, 60% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA11 6DQ. The average age is 53.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 365,000
3 sales · Mean £ 328,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA11 6DQ has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Grange CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Keg & Kitchen0.4 km
- Grange Fell Golf Club1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Butterfingers0.5 km
- Clare House0.4 km
- Cafe Grange1.0 km
- Coffee Pot Eating House0.6 km
- Promenade Cafe0.8 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Paragon Gift Shop0.8 km
- Chilli Red0.3 km
- Fish Over Chips0.3 km
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Fletchers0.3 km
- Grange Charcoal Grill0.3 km
- Choco-Lori0.5 km
- Procters Butchers0.4 km
- Grange Bakery0.3 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Elton Guest House0.9 km
- Bay Villa0.6 km
- Birchleigh Guest House0.3 km
- Corner Beech Guest House0.6 km
- Somerset House0.3 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Grange-Over-Sands0.9 km
- Kents Bank2.3 km
- Cark4.1 km
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Postcode Profile: LA116DQ · Data under Open Government Licence