LA21 8AN is a mixed residential area located 0.3km 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 8AN represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 53 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Census 2021 statistics for LA21 8AN are sourced from Output Area E00097798 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LA21 8AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LA21 8AN.
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LA21 8AN spans multiple life stages — average age 53, moderate ownership and renting. 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 8AN. 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.
school Local Schools
John Ruskin School
Coniston CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Coniston and Torver Dairy0.8 km
- Lakes and Country Ltd0.9 km
- The Coniston Food House0.9 km
- W F Hutchinson0.7 km
- Coniston Fudge, Gifts and Gallery Ltd0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Orchard Cottage0.9 km
- The Yewdale Inn0.9 km
- Oaklands Guest House1.0 km
- Bluebird Lodge0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Black Bull Hotel0.9 km
- Coniston Sailing Club0.8 km
- Ship Inn0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Lakes Hot Spot Limited0.7 km
- Our Plaice0.6 km
- The Green Housekeeper Cafe0.9 km
- Berties Kitchen & Bar0.4 km
- Herdwicks0.9 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op Coniston0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Windermere10.7 km
- Foxfield15.2 km
- Staveley16.1 km
Bus Stops
- Coniston Ferry Landing0.0 km
- Coniston Ferry Landing0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: LA218AN · Data under Open Government Licence