LA12 0BB is a safe, established residential area on Garden Lea, 0.2km from Lightburn Park in Ulverston. Administratively it sits within Ulverston ward and the Barrow and Furness constituency.
For families considering a move, LA12 0BB represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for LA12 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00098064 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GARDEN LEA, LA12 0BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GARDEN LEA, LA12 0BB.
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
No single demographic signal dominates LA12 0BB — age 40, 81% ownership, 18% 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 LA12 0BB. 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
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 160,000
3 sales · Mean £ 168,333
Semi-Detached
£ 155,000
2 sales · Mean £ 155,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA12 0BB has low crime rates — 42 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
Ulverston Victoria High School
Church Walk CofE Primary School
Croftlands Infant School
Croftlands Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Boots The Chemist0.4 km
- Appleseeds Health Store Ltd0.3 km
- Bargain Brands0.4 km
- Brocklebanks of Ulverston0.4 km
- Irving's0.4 km
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Devonshire Arms0.1 km
- Hope and Anchor0.5 km
- Kings Head Hotel0.4 km
- The Stan Laurel Inn0.3 km
- Kings Arms0.5 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- Gillam's Tearoom0.3 km
- Wasabi0.3 km
- Base Restaurant by Elite Dining0.7 km
- Betulla's0.4 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi0.8 km
- Co-op Ulverston0.7 km
- Co-operative Group Food Ltd0.4 km
- E H Booth & Co Ltd0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Flames Pizzeria0.4 km
- Bellaree Bespoke Catering0.7 km
- Lakeland Continental0.5 km
- Sizzle In0.4 km
- Taste of Cumbria0.5 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Little Sansook B&B0.5 km
- Town House0.4 km
- Ulverston Premier Inn0.7 km
- Virginia House0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ulverston0.4 km
- Dalton7.1 km
- Askam7.4 km
Bus Stops
- Ulverston Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LA120BB · Data under Open Government Licence