Postcode Analysis South Lakeland, North West

CASTLEHAW, LA10 5AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLEHAW, LA10 5AJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

350

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 44,200 /yr

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Employed

47%

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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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

LA10 5AJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 79% 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.

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

LA10 5AJ is a safe, established residential area on Castlehaw, 0.3km from Settlebeck in South Lakeland. Administratively it sits within Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.

For families considering a move, LA10 5AJ represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k.

Census 2021 statistics for LA10 5AJ are sourced from Output Area E00098010 (shared with 15 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 LA10 5AJ. The average age is 46.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 280,000

3 sales · Mean £ 246,000

Terraced

£ 215,000

1 sales · Mean £ 215,000

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

LA10 5AJ has low crime rates — 13 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 offences17
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

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Sedbergh Primary School

Good154 pupils0.2 km
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Settlebeck School

Good198 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Spar Shop0.9 km
  • Powell's Fruit Merchants0.4 km
  • The Green Door Sweet Shop0.4 km
  • The Meat Hook0.4 km
  • The Zero Pantry Ltd0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Thorns Hall Hotel0.2 km
  • The Waffle Cone0.3 km
  • Al Forno0.4 km
  • Smatt's Duo0.4 km
  • The Gun Dog Coffee Shop Ltd0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Black Bull Inn0.4 km
  • White Harts Sports Club0.4 km
  • The Dalesman Country Inn0.5 km
  • The Red Lion0.4 km
  • The Thirsty Rambler0.5 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Daleslea Bed and Breakfast0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Haddock Paddock0.3 km
  • No 460.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dent11.3 km
  • Garsdale12.8 km
  • Oxenholme Lake District13.2 km