Is LA17 7XD a safe place to live?

Yes, LA17 7XD is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 3 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in LA17 7XD?

The average property price in LA17 7XD is currently around £249k.

What is the population of LA17 7XD?

The population for the LA17 7XD area is approximately 313 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis South Lakeland, North West

LA17 7XD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LA17 7XD.

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Population

313

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 45,800 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LA17 7XD 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.

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10/10

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7/10

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1/10

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6/10

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2/10

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8/10

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1/10

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7/10

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3/10

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Area Character

LA17 7XD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 77% 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 · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LA17 7XD is a sought-after residential area located 0.3km from Dove Ford in South Lakeland. Administratively it sits within High Furness ward and the Barrow and Furness constituency.

For families considering a move, LA17 7XD 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 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £249k.

Census 2021 statistics for LA17 7XD are sourced from Output Area E00097768 (shared with 27 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 7XD. The average age is 46.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%

Asian / British Asian0.3%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

52%Active

FT: 33%

Unemployed: 2%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 322,450

2 sales · Mean £ 322,450

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

LA17 7XD has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson1

Violence and sexual offences1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Greyhound Inn0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Kirkby-In-Furness2.0 km
Foxfield2.9 km
Green Road4.6 km