LA17 7UA is a sought-after residential area on Sandside, 0.6km from Four Lane Ends in South Lakeland. Administratively it sits within High Furness ward and the Barrow and Furness constituency.
For families considering a move, LA17 7UA represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £226k.
Census 2021 statistics for LA17 7UA are sourced from Output Area E00097767 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SANDSIDE, LA17 7UA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDSIDE, LA17 7UA.
328
49
£ 45,800 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA17 7UA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
LA17 7UA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 89% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA17 7UA. The average age is 48.9. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 237,500
2 sales · Mean £ 237,500
Terraced
£ 115,000
3 sales · Mean £ 119,166
Detached
£ 221,500
4 sales · Mean £ 208,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
LA17 7UA has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Burlington CofE School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Pam's Cafe0.2 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Moorland Stores0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kirkby-In-Furness0.2 km
- Foxfield3.6 km
- Green Road4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Kirkby-in-Furness Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LA177UA · Data under Open Government Licence