Postcode Analysis South Lakeland, North West

LA21 8AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LA21 8AL.

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Population

285

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 45,800 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LA21 8AL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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7/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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1/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 47% of tenure in LA21 8AL — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

home £725,000 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LA21 8AL is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Coniston in Coniston. Administratively it sits within Coniston and Hawkshead ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LA21 8AL is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £725k.

Census 2021 statistics for LA21 8AL are sourced from Output Area E00097799 (shared with 13 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 LA21 8AL. The average age is 43.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 725,000

3 sales · Mean £ 615,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

LA21 8AL has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences10
Other theft2
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1

school Local Schools

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Coniston CofE Primary School

Good67 pupils0.0 km
S

John Ruskin School

Good235 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Coniston and Torver Dairy0.2 km
  • Lakes and Country Ltd0.3 km
  • The Coniston Food House0.3 km
  • W F Hutchinson0.1 km
  • Coniston Fudge, Gifts and Gallery Ltd0.4 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Orchard Cottage0.3 km
  • The Yewdale Inn0.3 km
  • YHA Coniston Holly How0.5 km
  • Oaklands Guest House0.3 km
  • Bluebird Lodge0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Black Bull Hotel0.3 km
  • Sun Hotel0.6 km
  • Ship Inn1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Lakes Hot Spot Limited0.1 km
  • Our Plaice0.4 km
  • The Green Housekeeper Cafe0.3 km
  • Berties Kitchen & Bar0.4 km
  • Herdwicks0.3 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op Coniston0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Windermere10.9 km
  • Foxfield15.5 km
  • Staveley16.4 km