Postcode Analysis South Lakeland, North West

HOLLY HOW CLOSE, LA21 8BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLLY HOW CLOSE, LA21 8BZ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LA21 8BZ spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

LA21 8BZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Holly How Close, 0.2km from Torver 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, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for LA21 8BZ 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 8BZ. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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LA21 8BZ has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Church House Inn0.3 km
  • The Wilson Arms0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Undercragg Studio and Cafe0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Old Rectory Country Guest House1.0 km
  • The Raymond Priestley Centre1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Foxfield11.2 km
  • Kirkby-In-Furness12.8 km
  • Green Road13.7 km