Postcode Analysis South Lakeland, North West

LA7 7DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LA7 7DJ.

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Population

331

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 44,700 /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: LA7 7DJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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10/10
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6/10
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2/10
workEmployment
7/10
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4/10
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4/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

LA7 7DJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 17.9% year-on-year.

home £281,000 median price shield Safety 10/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LA7 7DJ is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Ackenthwaite in Milnthorpe. Administratively it sits within Kent Estuary ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £281k, down 17.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LA7 7DJ are sourced from Output Area E00097992 (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 LA7 7DJ. The average age is 45.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 275,000

3 sales · Mean £ 270,000

Terraced

£ 226,000

3 sales · Mean £ 228,650

Detached

£ 285,000

2 sales · Mean £ 285,000

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

LA7 7DJ has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences14
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Dallam School

Good1072 pupils0.5 km
P

Milnthorpe Primary School

Good178 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • The Catholic Church of Christ the King0.7 km
  • River Bela Cafe1.0 km
  • Number 3 Curry House0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Jumbo0.8 km
  • Flames0.8 km
  • Goa Spice0.8 km
  • Cakery & Bakery0.8 km
  • Main Street Chip Shop0.7 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Gate Way to the Lakes Pub Company0.9 km
  • Coach & Horses Hotel0.7 km
  • Masonic Club0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Spar Store & Filling Station0.9 km
  • Living Well Milnthorpe0.7 km
  • McColls@ Milnthorpe0.8 km
  • Stuart Smith & Sons Butchers0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Arnside5.3 km
  • Silverdale7.2 km
  • Oxenholme Lake District8.8 km