How much do houses cost in LA8 0DW?

The average property price in LA8 0DW is currently around £579k.

What is the population of LA8 0DW?

The population for the LA8 0DW area is approximately 219 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis South Lakeland, North West

LA8 0DW House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

219

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 44,900 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10

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9/10

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1/10

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5/10

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3/10

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7/10

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1/10

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7/10

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1/10

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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, LA8 0DW combines high owner-occupation (80%), strong property values (£579k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £579k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

LA8 0DW is a mixed residential area located 1.5km from Grayrigg 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 0DW offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £579k.

Census 2021 statistics for LA8 0DW are sourced from Output Area E00098074 (shared with 18 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 LA8 0DW. The average age is 45.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%

Asian / British Asian1.4%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

56%Active

FT: 34%

Unemployed: 3%

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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 579,000

1 sales · Mean £ 579,000

school Local Schools

Grayrigg CofE School

Good85 pupils1.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Kendal7.5 km
Oxenholme Lake District8.3 km
Burneside8.6 km