LA5 0BF is a sought-after residential area on Cove Road, 0.5km from Townsfield in Lancaster. Administratively it sits within Silverdale ward and the Morecambe and Lunesdale constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in LA5, LA5 0BF offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 53 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 83% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £271k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for LA5 0BF are sourced from Output Area E00127638 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COVE ROAD, LA5 0BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COVE ROAD, LA5 0BF.
303
53
£ 42,400 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA5 0BF 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, LA5 0BF combines high owner-occupation (83%), strong property values (£271k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA5 0BF. The average age is 53.5. 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 of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 256,000
6 sales · Mean £ 254,500
Semi-Detached
£ 269,000
4 sales · Mean £ 269,000
Flat
£ 176,400
1 sales · Mean £ 176,400
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
LA5 0BF has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Silverdale St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Bleasdale School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- F & W Burrow0.7 km
- Silverdale News0.7 km
- The Co-Operative0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Cinnamon Spice0.7 km
- Holgate Caravan Park Restaurant0.3 km
- The Blossom Bird Coffee Shop0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Woodlands Hotel0.7 km
- Silverdale Hotel0.8 km
- The Royal0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Silverdale2.0 km
- Arnside3.2 km
- Grange-Over-Sands5.1 km
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Postcode Profile: LA50BF · Data under Open Government Licence