LA5 9XF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Arkholme Close, 0.5km from Carnforth in Carnforth. Administratively it sits within Carnforth & Millhead ward and the Morecambe and Lunesdale constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in LA5, LA5 9XF offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a mining and quarrying facilities character: industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. At 55 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 94% 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k.
Census 2021 statistics for LA5 9XF are sourced from Output Area E00127379 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ARKHOLME CLOSE, LA5 9XF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARKHOLME CLOSE, LA5 9XF.
256
55
£ 42,400 /yr
37%
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
No single demographic signal dominates LA5 9XF — age 55, 94% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA5 9XF. The average age is 54.6. 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
Detached
£ 280,000
2 sales · Mean £ 280,000
Semi-Detached
£ 235,000
2 sales · Mean £ 235,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA5 9XF has low crime rates — 23 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
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth
Carnforth High School
Carnforth Christ Church, Church of England, Voluntary Aided Primary School
Carnforth Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.4 km
- E.H Booth & Co.Ltd0.4 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Carnforth Service Station1.0 km
- Carnforth Heritage Centre0.7 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- Mighty Bites0.4 km
- Sweet Treats0.6 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Royal Station Hotel0.6 km
- Carnforth Ex-Servicemans Club0.4 km
- Carnforth Hotel0.6 km
- Conservative Club0.7 km
- The Snug Micropub0.7 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Brief Encounter Bistro & Bar0.8 km
- Cafe Edelweiss0.6 km
- Carnforth Town Council0.4 km
- The Boardroom0.5 km
- Fab Floral0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Cafe Masala Limited0.7 km
- China Essence0.4 km
- North Road Chippy0.6 km
- Peking Chinese0.5 km
- SillyZ0.5 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Carnforth0.7 km
- Silverdale5.4 km
- Bare Lane7.8 km
Bus Stops
- Our Lady of Lourdes0.3 km
- Prince Avenue0.4 km
- Highfield Road0.4 km
- Scotland Road0.4 km
- Scotland Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LA59XF · Data under Open Government Licence