Postcode Analysis South Lakeland, North West

HIGH KNOTT ROAD, LA5 0AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH KNOTT ROAD, LA5 0AW.

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Population

261

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Avg Age

59

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Avg Income

£ 44,700 /yr

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Employed

31%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LA5 0AW represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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9/10
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4/10
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1/10
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5/10
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5/10
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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

With 42% social renting, LA5 0AW is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending down 29.1% year-on-year.

home £311,000 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LA5 0AW is a sought-after residential area on High Knott Road, 0.5km from Arnside in Arnside. Administratively it sits within Kent Estuary ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LA5 0AW is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Average age 59 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £311k, down 29.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LA5 0AW are sourced from Output Area E00097752 (shared with 5 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 LA5 0AW. The average age is 59.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 367,500

4 sales · Mean £ 361,875

Flat

£ 165,000

5 sales · Mean £ 212,750

Detached

£ 677,000

1 sales · Mean £ 677,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

LA5 0AW has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Arnside National CofE School

Requires Improvement121 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Arnside House0.6 km
  • The Coast Office0.6 km
  • Bullough's Londis0.8 km
  • The Little Shop0.5 km
  • The Bakehouse0.6 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • JJ Crossfields0.6 km
  • The Albion Hotel0.6 km
  • Ye Olde Fighting Cocks0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Kentwood Guest House0.5 km
  • Parkside Guest House0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Sandpipers0.6 km
  • Wayside Cafe0.8 km
  • Arnside Beach Hut0.6 km
  • Waddington Home Interiors0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Arnside Chip Shop0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Arnside0.8 km
  • Silverdale3.7 km
  • Grange-Over-Sands4.4 km