LA2 0BW is a safe, established residential area on Ropewalk Close, 0.3km from Galgate in Galgate. Administratively it sits within Ellel ward and the Lancaster and Fleetwood constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. 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 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for LA2 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00127420 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROPEWALK CLOSE, LA2 0BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROPEWALK CLOSE, LA2 0BW.
365
48
£ 43,500 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
LA2 0BW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £160k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA2 0BW. The average age is 47.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 160,000
3 sales · Mean £ 159,000
Terraced
£ 160,000
1 sales · Mean £ 160,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA2 0BW has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Plough0.6 km
- New Inn0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Galgate Village Kebab House0.2 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Spar0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lancaster6.3 km
- Heysham Port9.4 km
- Bare Lane9.6 km
Bus Stops
- Police Station0.2 km
- Crossroads0.2 km
- Crossroads0.2 km
- Police Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LA20BW · Data under Open Government Licence