Postcode Analysis South Lakeland, North West

LEIGHTON CLOSE, LA7 7BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEIGHTON CLOSE, LA7 7BG.

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

359

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 44,700 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LA7 7BG 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

LA7 7BG is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £535k, 79% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £535k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

LA7 7BG is a sought-after residential area on Leighton Close, 0.6km from Slack Head in South Lakeland. Administratively it sits within Kent Estuary ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in LA7, LA7 7BG offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 79% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £535k. 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 LA7 7BG are sourced from Output Area E00097760 (shared with 24 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 LA7 7BG. The average age is 51.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 535,000

1 sales · Mean £ 535,000

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

LA7 7BG has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Beetham CofE Primary School

Good65 pupils1.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Arnside2.8 km
  • Silverdale3.7 km
  • Grange-Over-Sands7.7 km