LA21 8DE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Ivy Cottages, 0.1km from Far End 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. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £331k.
Census 2021 statistics for LA21 8DE are sourced from Output Area E00097798 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IVY COTTAGES, LA21 8DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IVY COTTAGES, LA21 8DE.
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 8DE — age 53, 59% ownership, 24% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £331k 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 8DE. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 331,000
1 sales · Mean £ 331,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA21 8DE has low crime rates — 7 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 Ltd0.8 km
- Coniston and Torver Dairy0.6 km
- Lakes and Country Ltd0.5 km
- The Coniston Food House0.5 km
- W F Hutchinson0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Thurston O E C0.8 km
- Oaklands Guest House0.3 km
- Orchard Cottage0.5 km
- The Yewdale Inn0.5 km
- YHA Coniston Holly How0.1 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Berties Kitchen & Bar0.9 km
- Herdwicks0.5 km
- Meadowdore Cafe0.6 km
- Sara's Indian0.5 km
- Steam Bistro0.6 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Black Bull Hotel0.5 km
- Sun Hotel0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op Coniston0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Windermere11.0 km
- Foxfield15.8 km
- Staveley16.6 km
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Postcode Profile: LA218DE · Data under Open Government Licence