Postcode Analysis South Lakeland, North West

MARSH GARTH, LA17 7UU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARSH GARTH, LA17 7UU.

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Population

254

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 45,800 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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5/10
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3/10
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2/10
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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

LA17 7UU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 74% 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LA17 7UU is a sought-after residential area on Marsh Garth, 0.1km from Wall End in Kirkby-in-Furness. Administratively it sits within High Furness ward and the Barrow and Furness constituency.

For families considering a move, LA17 7UU represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £238k.

Census 2021 statistics for LA17 7UU are sourced from Output Area E00097769 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA17 7UU. The average age is 51.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 238,750

6 sales · Mean £ 247,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

LA17 7UU has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Burlington CofE School

Good71 pupils0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kirkby-In-Furness1.2 km
  • Foxfield3.2 km
  • Green Road4.5 km