Postcode Analysis South Lakeland, North West

SPRING GARDENS, LA17 7XJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPRING GARDENS, LA17 7XJ.

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Population

313

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Avg Age

47

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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 7XJ 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 7XJ 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 · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LA17 7XJ is a sought-after residential area on Spring Gardens, 0.2km from Grizebeck in South Lakeland. Administratively it sits within High Furness ward and the Barrow and Furness constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £295k.

Census 2021 statistics for LA17 7XJ 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 7XJ. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 327,500

2 sales · Mean £ 327,500

Terraced

£ 212,500

2 sales · Mean £ 212,500

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

LA17 7XJ has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Greyhound Inn0.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Ashlack Hall1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kirkby-In-Furness2.8 km
  • Foxfield3.0 km
  • Green Road5.0 km