LA21 8DD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Far End Cottages, 0.0km from Far End in South Lakeland. Administratively it sits within Coniston and Hawkshead ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.
For families considering a move, LA21 8DD represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 53 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for LA21 8DD are sourced from Output Area E00097798 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FAR END COTTAGES, LA21 8DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAR END COTTAGES, LA21 8DD.
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
No single demographic signal dominates LA21 8DD — age 53, 59% ownership, 24% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 8DD. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA21 8DD has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Coniston CofE Primary School
John Ruskin School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Coniston Fudge, Gifts and Gallery Ltd0.7 km
- Coniston and Torver Dairy0.5 km
- Lakes and Country Ltd0.5 km
- The Coniston Food House0.5 km
- W F Hutchinson0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Thurston O E C0.8 km
- Oaklands Guest House0.3 km
- Bluebird Lodge1.0 km
- Orchard Cottage0.5 km
- The Yewdale Inn0.5 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Berties Kitchen & Bar0.9 km
- Herdwicks0.5 km
- Meadowdore Cafe0.5 km
- Sara's Indian0.5 km
- Steam Bistro0.5 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Black Bull Hotel0.5 km
- Sun Hotel0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op Coniston0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Windermere11.1 km
- Foxfield15.7 km
- Staveley16.7 km
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Postcode Profile: LA218DD · Data under Open Government Licence