Postcode Analysis South Lakeland, North West

PARKSIDE DRIVE, LA5 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARKSIDE DRIVE, LA5 0BU.

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Population

306

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Avg Age

59

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Avg Income

£ 44,700 /yr

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Employed

28%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LA5 0BU 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.

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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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3/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

LA5 0BU is a settled retirement community — average age 59, 90% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £400k reflects the demand.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LA5 0BU is a sought-after residential area on Parkside Drive, 0.7km from Arnside in Arnside. Administratively it sits within Kent Estuary ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in LA5, LA5 0BU offers 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 £400k. 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 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00097753 (shared with 25 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 0BU. 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

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

28%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 325,000

13 sales · Mean £ 327,769

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

LA5 0BU 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.

Violence and sexual offences5

school Local Schools

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Arnside National CofE School

Requires Improvement121 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Arnside House0.8 km
  • The Coast Office0.8 km
  • The Little Shop0.7 km
  • The Bakehouse0.8 km
  • Nisa Arnside0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • JJ Crossfields0.8 km
  • The Albion Hotel0.8 km
  • Ye Olde Fighting Cocks0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Kentwood Guest House0.7 km
  • Parkside Guest House0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Sandpipers0.8 km
  • Arnside Beach Hut0.8 km
  • Waddington Home Interiors0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Arnside1.1 km
  • Silverdale3.8 km
  • Grange-Over-Sands4.0 km