Postcode Analysis South Lakeland, North West

LA10 5AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LA10 5AL.

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Population

249

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 44,200 /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: LA10 5AL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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9/10
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1/10
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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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1/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

With 51% social renting, LA10 5AL is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

LA10 5AL is a safe, established residential area located 0.1km from Settlebeck in Sedbergh. Administratively it sits within Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LA10 5AL is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for LA10 5AL are sourced from Output Area E00098014 (shared with 4 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 5AL. The average age is 43.2. 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

44%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

LA10 5AL has low crime rates — 11 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 offences11
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Sedbergh Primary School

Good154 pupils0.1 km
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Settlebeck School

Good198 pupils0.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Spar Shop1.0 km
  • Powell's Fruit Merchants0.5 km
  • The Green Door Sweet Shop0.5 km
  • The Meat Hook0.5 km
  • The Zero Pantry Ltd0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

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

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Black Bull Inn0.5 km
  • White Harts Sports Club0.5 km
  • The Dalesman Country Inn0.6 km
  • The Red Lion0.5 km
  • The Thirsty Rambler0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Daleslea Bed and Breakfast1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Haddock Paddock0.4 km
  • No 460.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dent11.1 km
  • Garsdale12.6 km
  • Oxenholme Lake District13.3 km