Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

COASTAL ROAD, LA5 8JJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COASTAL ROAD, LA5 8JJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

383

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 43,000 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. LA5 8JJ's low deprivation rank, 83% ownership, and £375k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 15.4% year-on-year.

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

LA5 8JJ is a sought-after residential area on Coastal Road, 0.5km from Hatlex in Bolton-le-Sands. Administratively it sits within Bolton & Slyne ward and the Morecambe and Lunesdale constituency.

For serious buyers, LA5 8JJ is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £375k, up 15.4% year-on-year. 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 8JJ are sourced from Output Area E00127690 (shared with 11 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 8JJ. The average age is 43.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 350,000

4 sales · Mean £ 372,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

LA5 8JJ has low crime rates — 6 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 offences8
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Slyne-with-Hest, St Luke's, Church of England Primary School

Good221 pupils1.2 km
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Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School

Good310 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Shore Cafe0.8 km
  • Ricky's Cantonese Restaurant0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Hest Bank Inn0.9 km
  • The Crossing0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Spar0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bare Lane3.3 km
  • Carnforth4.2 km
  • Morecambe5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Pasture Lane0.2 km
  • Greenacre Park0.3 km
  • Pasture Lane0.3 km
  • Greenacre Park0.3 km
  • Greenwood Crescent0.5 km