LA21 8AY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.3km from Scarr Head in South Lakeland. Administratively it sits within Coniston and Hawkshead ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for LA21 8AY are sourced from Output Area E00168547 (shared with 40 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LA21 8AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LA21 8AY.
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LA21 8AY spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. 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 LA21 8AY. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)
LA21 8AY 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 House0.7 km
- The Old Rectory Country Guest House0.5 km
- The Raymond Priestley Centre0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Church House Inn0.4 km
- The Wilson Arms0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Foxfield11.9 km
- Kirkby-In-Furness13.4 km
- Windermere13.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LA218AY · Data under Open Government Licence