LA21 8AX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.6km from Hoathwaite in South Lakeland. Administratively it sits within Coniston and Hawkshead ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.
For serious buyers, LA21 8AX is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 77% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £499k.
Census 2021 statistics for LA21 8AX are sourced from Output Area E00168547 (shared with 40 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LA21 8AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LA21 8AX.
306
51
£ 45,800 /yr
50%
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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, LA21 8AX combines high owner-occupation (77%), strong property values (£499k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £499k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA21 8AX. The average age is 51.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 499,999
1 sales · Mean £ 499,999
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)
LA21 8AX has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Wheelgate Guest House0.6 km
- The Old Rectory Country Guest House0.0 km
- The Raymond Priestley Centre0.0 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Church House Inn0.7 km
- The Wilson Arms0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Foxfield12.1 km
- Windermere13.0 km
- Kirkby-In-Furness13.5 km
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Postcode Profile: LA218AX · Data under Open Government Licence