Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

LA5 9TR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LA5 9TR.

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Population

255

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 42,400 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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2/10
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3/10
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8/10
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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

LA5 9TR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

LA5 9TR is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Carnforth in Carnforth. Administratively it sits within Carnforth & Millhead ward and the Morecambe and Lunesdale constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a mining and quarrying facilities zone — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for LA5 9TR are sourced from Output Area E00127368 (shared with 126 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 9TR. The average age is 40.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.6%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around LA5 9TR is moderate at 65 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 offences44
Anti-social behaviour39
Criminal damage and arson12
Shoplifting7
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Carnforth Community Primary School

Good112 pupils0.3 km
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Carnforth Christ Church, Church of England, Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good115 pupils0.4 km
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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth

Good76 pupils0.8 km
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Carnforth High School

Good643 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.3 km
  • E.H Booth & Co.Ltd0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Carnforth Service Station0.5 km
  • Carnforth Heritage Centre0.0 km
  • Greggs0.2 km
  • Mighty Bites0.8 km
  • Sweet Treats0.3 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Royal Station Hotel0.1 km
  • Carnforth Ex-Servicemans Club0.3 km
  • Carnforth Hotel0.2 km
  • Conservative Club0.0 km
  • The Snug Micropub0.0 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Brief Encounter Bistro & Bar0.1 km
  • Cafe Edelweiss0.1 km
  • Carnforth Town Council0.3 km
  • The Boardroom0.2 km
  • Fab Floral0.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Cafe Masala Limited0.0 km
  • China Essence0.3 km
  • North Road Chippy0.3 km
  • Peking Chinese0.2 km
  • SillyZ0.2 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Carnforth0.0 km
  • Silverdale5.0 km
  • Bare Lane7.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Rail Station0.0 km
  • Railway Station0.0 km
  • Carnforth Rail Station0.0 km
  • Carnforth Rail Station0.0 km
  • Railway Station0.0 km