LA21 8AJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.4km from Waterhead in South Lakeland. Administratively it sits within Coniston and Hawkshead ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.
For families considering a move, LA21 8AJ represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for LA21 8AJ are sourced from Output Area E00097798 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LA21 8AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LA21 8AJ.
252
53
£ 45,800 /yr
51%
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
LA21 8AJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 59% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA21 8AJ. The average age is 52.7. 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 demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
LA21 8AJ has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Coniston CofE Primary School
John Ruskin School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Coniston and Torver Dairy0.7 km
- Lakes and Country Ltd0.8 km
- The Coniston Food House0.8 km
- W F Hutchinson0.6 km
- Coniston Fudge, Gifts and Gallery Ltd0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Orchard Cottage0.8 km
- The Yewdale Inn0.8 km
- YHA Coniston Holly How0.9 km
- Bank Ground Farm0.8 km
- H F Holidays1.0 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Black Bull Hotel0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Lakes Hot Spot Limited0.6 km
- Our Plaice0.8 km
- The Green Housekeeper Cafe0.8 km
- Berties Kitchen & Bar0.6 km
- Herdwicks0.8 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op Coniston0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Windermere10.4 km
- Foxfield15.8 km
- Staveley15.9 km
Bus Stops
- Waterhead Hotel (Coniston) Ferry Landing0.2 km
- Waterhead Hotel (Coniston) Ferry Landing0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LA218AJ · Data under Open Government Licence