Postcode Analysis South Lakeland, North West

LA21 8BX House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

306

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 45,800 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates LA21 8BX — age 51, 77% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LA21 8BX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.7km from Torver in South Lakeland. Administratively it sits within Coniston and Hawkshead ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.

For families considering a move, LA21 8BX represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 8BX are sourced from Output Area E00168547 (shared with 40 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 8BX. 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

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 0%
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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 8BX 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.

Burglary1
Other theft1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Wheelgate Guest House0.8 km
  • The Old Rectory Country Guest House0.2 km
  • The Raymond Priestley Centre0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Church House Inn0.6 km
  • The Wilson Arms0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Foxfield11.9 km
  • Windermere13.1 km
  • Kirkby-In-Furness13.3 km