Is LA17 7XL a safe place to live?

Yes, LA17 7XL is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 6 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of LA17 7XL?

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

Postcode Analysis South Lakeland, North West

PEARL SYKE, LA17 7XL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PEARL SYKE, LA17 7XL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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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 7XL 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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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 7XL 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 7XL is a sought-after residential area on Pearl Syke, 0.3km from Grizebeck in South Lakeland. Administratively it sits within High Furness ward and the Barrow and Furness constituency.

For families considering a move, LA17 7XL represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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.

Census 2021 statistics for LA17 7XL 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 7XL. 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.

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LA17 7XL 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

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Greyhound Inn0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Kirkby-In-Furness2.6 km
Foxfield3.0 km
Green Road5.0 km