How much do houses cost in LA8 0BH?

The average property price in LA8 0BH is currently around £360k.

What is the population of LA8 0BH?

The population for the LA8 0BH area is approximately 298 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis South Lakeland, North West

LA8 0BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LA8 0BH.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

groups

Population

298

cake

Avg Age

payments

Avg Income

£ 44,900 /yr

work

Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

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.

shieldSafety

10/10

family_restroomFamily

9/10

favoriteHealth

1/10

workEmployment

9/10

diversity_3Diversity

1/10

paymentsAffluence

6/10

directions_transitTransit

1/10

homeHome Ownership

9/10

trending_upInvestment

4/10

psychology

Area Character

LA8 0BH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 84% 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.

home £360,000 median price shield Safety 10/10

verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LA8 0BH is a mixed residential area located 0.9km from Beckfoot in South Lakeland. Administratively it sits within Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in LA8, LA8 0BH offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Average house prices are around £360k.

Census 2021 statistics for LA8 0BH are sourced from Output Area E00098075 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

open_in_new Open Interactive Map

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA8 0BH. The average age is 47.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active

FT: 37%

Unemployed: 0%

lightbulb

Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

analytics Full Demographics Profile

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 312,500

2 sales · Mean £ 312,500

Semi-Detached

£ 290,000

1 sales · Mean £ 290,000

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Kendal9.3 km
Oxenholme Lake District9.6 km
Burneside10.6 km