LA5 8BY is a sought-after residential area on Hawthorn Road, 0.7km from Mount Pleasant in Bolton-le-Sands. Administratively it sits within Bolton & Slyne ward and the Morecambe and Lunesdale constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in LA5, LA5 8BY offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 89% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £205k. 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 8BY are sourced from Output Area E00127335 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAWTHORN ROAD, LA5 8BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAWTHORN ROAD, LA5 8BY.
268
50
£ 43,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. LA5 8BY's low deprivation rank, 89% ownership, and £205k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA5 8BY. The average age is 50.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 205,000
2 sales · Mean £ 205,000
Detached
£ 192,500
1 sales · Mean £ 192,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
LA5 8BY has low crime rates — 15 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.
school Local Schools
Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Bay View Garden Centre and Restaurant0.5 km
- Far Pavilion0.8 km
- Ellel WOW Group0.7 km
- Bay View Caravan Park0.4 km
- Trungs Restaurant0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Packet Bridge Fish and Chips0.7 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Well Pharmacy0.5 km
- J.C Bowker0.7 km
- Sugar and Spice0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Op Bolton Le Sands0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Royal Hotel0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Carnforth2.2 km
- Bare Lane5.2 km
- Silverdale6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Hawthorn Road0.1 km
- Whin Grove0.1 km
- Whin Grove0.1 km
- St Nicholas Lane0.1 km
- St Nicholas Lane0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: LA58BY · Data under Open Government Licence