LA12 0AU is a safe, established residential area on Lightburn Road, 0.2km from Ulverston in Ulverston. Administratively it sits within Ulverston ward and the Barrow and Furness constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £234k, down 18.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LA12 0AU are sourced from Output Area E00098064 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LIGHTBURN ROAD, LA12 0AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIGHTBURN ROAD, LA12 0AU.
252
40
£ 39,200 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
LA12 0AU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 81% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 18.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA12 0AU. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 200,000
18 sales · Mean £ 209,691
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA12 0AU has low crime rates — 46 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Sir John Barrow School
Sandside Lodge School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ulvertson
Church Walk CofE Primary School
Ulverston Victoria High School
Croftlands Infant School
Croftlands Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Boots The Chemist0.3 km
- Appleseeds Health Store Ltd0.2 km
- Bargain Brands0.3 km
- Brocklebanks of Ulverston0.3 km
- Irving's0.3 km
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Devonshire Arms0.2 km
- Hope and Anchor0.4 km
- Kings Head Hotel0.4 km
- The Stan Laurel Inn0.2 km
- Kings Arms0.4 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Gillam's Tearoom0.2 km
- Wasabi0.3 km
- Base Restaurant by Elite Dining0.6 km
- Betulla's0.4 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Co-op Ulverston0.8 km
- Co-operative Group Food Ltd0.3 km
- E H Booth & Co Ltd0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Flames Pizzeria0.3 km
- Bellaree Bespoke Catering0.6 km
- Lakeland Continental0.4 km
- Sizzle In0.3 km
- Taste of Cumbria0.4 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Little Sansook B&B0.4 km
- Town House0.4 km
- Ulverston Premier Inn0.6 km
- Virginia House0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ulverston0.4 km
- Dalton7.2 km
- Askam7.4 km
Bus Stops
- Ulverston Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: LA120AU · Data under Open Government Licence