LA5 0BJ is a sought-after residential area on Lawrence Drive, 0.6km from Arnside in Arnside. Administratively it sits within Kent Estuary ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.
For serious buyers, LA5 0BJ is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An established, mature community with an average age of 59 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 90% 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 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £315k. 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 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00097753 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LAWRENCE DRIVE, LA5 0BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAWRENCE DRIVE, LA5 0BJ.
306
59
£ 44,700 /yr
28%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA5 0BJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Average age 59, 90% owned. LA5 0BJ is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA5 0BJ. The average age is 58.9. 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
Detached
£ 310,000
7 sales · Mean £ 313,571
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
LA5 0BJ has low crime rates — 4 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.
school Local Schools
Arnside National CofE School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Arnside House0.7 km
- The Coast Office0.7 km
- Bullough's Londis1.0 km
- The Little Shop0.7 km
- The Bakehouse0.7 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- JJ Crossfields0.7 km
- The Albion Hotel0.7 km
- Ye Olde Fighting Cocks0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Kentwood Guest House0.7 km
- Parkside Guest House0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Sandpipers0.7 km
- Arnside Beach Hut0.7 km
- Waddington Home Interiors0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Arnside Chip Shop1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Arnside1.0 km
- Silverdale3.9 km
- Grange-Over-Sands4.0 km
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Postcode Profile: LA50BJ · Data under Open Government Licence